Dr. Gideon Karplus Reviews

My 6-year-old was terrified of hospitals until Dr. Karplus showed him the surgical instruments and let him listen to his own heartbeat with a stethoscope. He turned fear into fascination through his magical bedside manner.

Dr. Karplus performed an emergency appendectomy on my 8-year-old daughter at 2 AM with such calm precision. He explained everything to us in simple terms while moving with urgent efficiency. She's now recovering beautifully thanks to his skilled hands.

As a 72-year-old grandfather accompanying my grandson for his hernia repair, I was impressed by how Dr. Karplus connected with both of us. He didn't just treat the child - he cared for the entire family's concerns with genuine compassion.

Our newborn required complex intestinal surgery that other surgeons called 'high-risk.' Dr. Karplus approached it with innovative techniques and spent hours explaining the procedure using diagrams. Our baby is now thriving because of his exceptional skill.

For my 14-year-old's routine tonsillectomy follow-up, Dr. Karplus noticed subtle breathing patterns others might have missed. His attention to detail prevented what could have become a serious complication post-surgery.

When my toddler swallowed a button battery, Dr. Karplus' team moved with lightning speed. His calm demeanor during the emergency extraction kept us from panicking while his expertise saved our child's life.

Dr. Karplus managed my elderly mother's pediatric surgical consult (she's a caregiver for her great-grandchild) with remarkable patience. He adapted his explanations for her hearing impairment without ever making her feel rushed.

After a complex spinal surgery on our teenager, Dr. Karplus personally called us at home three times during the first week of recovery. His commitment extends far beyond the operating room.

During my daughter's cleft palate revision, Dr. Karplus used groundbreaking microsurgical techniques he'd developed himself. The results are not just medically perfect but aesthetically beautiful.

As an emergency pediatric trauma case transferred from another hospital, we witnessed Dr. Karplus coordinate a multidisciplinary team with authoritative grace. He commanded the OR while maintaining human connection with our family.

For my son's recurring abdominal issues, Dr. Karplus spent 45 minutes reviewing years of medical records we brought. His diagnostic approach was methodical and comprehensive when others had been dismissive.

Dr. Karplus performed a delicate nerve repair surgery on my musician daughter's hand. His understanding of both surgical precision and functional outcomes preserved her ability to play violin professionally.

During a routine pre-op assessment, Dr. Karplus detected an undiagnosed heart condition through careful auscultation. His vigilance meant we addressed the cardiac issue before proceeding with elective surgery.

My 80-year-old father (a retired pediatrician) accompanied us to consult about our child's surgical needs. Dr. Karplus engaged him in professional discussion while ensuring we as parents remained the primary decision-makers.