M.D. Vusal Mahmudov

As a 19-year-old competitive rock climber, I developed a rare thoracic outlet syndrome that threatened my athletic career. Dr. Mahmudov didn't just see a vascular problem—he understood my passion. His minimally invasive supraclavicular decompression preserved my climbing ability completely. Six months later, I placed in national championships, with Dr. Mahmudov following my progress like a proud coach.

My 82-year-old mother's abdominal aortic aneurysm was deemed inoperable elsewhere due to her frailty. Dr. Mahmudov pioneered a hybrid procedure combining endovascular and open techniques specifically tailored to her anatomy. The surgery lasted 11 hours, but he never left her side. She celebrated her 83rd birthday dancing with her great-grandchildren—a miracle we attribute to his refusal to give up.

I'm a 34-year-old software engineer who developed Buerger's disease from years of heavy smoking. Dr. Mahmudov's approach was revolutionary—instead of immediate amputation, he created a personalized regeneration protocol using microvascular techniques and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. He saved all ten fingers. Now I lead smoking cessation workshops at Acibadem, turning my medical journey into prevention for others.

During my pregnancy at 28 weeks, I developed a life-threatening iliac vein compression syndrome. Dr. Mahmudov coordinated with obstetricians to perform a delicate venous stenting procedure while monitoring fetal heart tones throughout. Our daughter was born healthy at full term, and Dr. Mahmudov visited us in maternity with flowers—his calm precision during that high-stakes procedure still brings me to tears.