Prof. M.D. Rıza Türköz

I was rushed to Acıbadem Bakırköy with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm—a true nightmare. Dr. Rıza Türköz wasn't even on call, but he came in immediately. His calm, decisive manner cut through my panic. The emergency endovascular surgery he performed was, I'm told, incredibly complex, but he explained everything to my family in simple terms afterward. Two weeks later, I'm walking. He didn't just fix a vessel; he gave me back my future. His skill in a crisis is beyond anything I've ever witnessed.

Our 8-year-old son, Kerem, was diagnosed with a rare vascular malformation in his leg. We saw several doctors who offered daunting open surgeries. Dr. Türköz proposed a minimally invasive, staged embolization approach. He was phenomenal with Kerem, showing him the angiogram pictures like a space mission. The procedures were outpatient, and Kerem bounced back after each one. At our last follow-up, the malformation was nearly gone, with just a tiny scar. Dr. Türköz treated our child with a perfect blend of world-class expertise and genuine warmth.

As a 72-year-old with diabetes, my foot ulcers and poor circulation were a constant battle. My previous doctor suggested amputation. Dr. Türköz, during a routine vascular checkup, saw a different path. He meticulously planned a hybrid surgery—a bypass combined with a minor endovascular procedure—to restore blood flow. The difference was immediate. The ulcers healed. He didn't see an elderly patient for a routine visit; he saw a person whose independence was at stake. His follow-up care is meticulous; he even calls the clinic himself to check on my Doppler results.

I'm a long-distance runner, but crippling calf pain (claudication) stopped me in my tracks at 45. Dr. Türköz discovered a complex popliteal artery entrapment. This wasn't a standard blockage. He mapped my unique anatomy and performed a delicate surgical release, preserving every tiny branch. What struck me was his philosophy: 'We fix the problem, but we also preserve your performance.' The rehabilitation plan was tailored for an athlete. Six months post-op, I'm not just pain-free; I'm setting personal bests. He approaches vascular surgery like an engineer and an artist combined.