M.D. Vusal Guliyev Reviews

My 82-year-old mother had a severe spinal stenosis that left her barely able to walk. Other doctors were hesitant due to her age, but Dr. Guliyev at Acibadem Altunizade was different. He explained the minimally invasive procedure in such simple terms, drawing diagrams for us. The surgery was a success—she was walking with a walker the next day and now tends her garden again. His confidence wasn't arrogance; it was profound competence. We call him our miracle worker.

Our 7-year-old son had a rare arachnoid cyst causing debilitating headaches. The word 'neurosurgery' on a child is terrifying. Dr. Vusal Guliyev was incredible—he spoke directly to our son about 'fixing the plumbing' in his head, showed him the MRI like a space picture, and even let him listen to his own heartbeat with a stethoscope first. The endoscopic fenestration went perfectly. At our follow-up, our boy brought Dr. Guliyev a drawing of a 'brain mechanic.' The compassion and skill here are unmatched.

I was rushed to Acibadem Altunizade after a car accident with a traumatic brain bleed. Everything was a blur of panic. Dr. Guliyev took charge in the ER with calm urgency. He didn't just talk to my family; he looked at *me* and said, 'We need to act fast, I will take care of you.' The emergency craniotomy saved my life. My recovery has been long, but his team's follow-up has been meticulous. He remembers every detail of my case, every scan. This wasn't just treatment; it was a rescue mission.

As a software engineer in my 40s, I started having unexplained numbness in my hands. After months of tests elsewhere, a scan at Acibadem revealed a cervical disc herniation pressing on my spinal cord. Dr. Guliyev recommended an ACDF surgery, not as a last resort, but as a precise solution. His approach was like an engineer's: logical, efficient, with zero wasted motion. The surgery was robotic-assisted, and the incision is tiny. I was typing code (gently!) within two weeks. This was a masterclass in targeted, high-tech neurosurgery for a modern problem.