Akif Saygin

Specialization: Ophtalmologist
15 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
Dr. Akif Saygin specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on refractive surgery and diabetic eye conditions.
- Completed ophthalmology specialization at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
- Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
- Attended ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) courses
- Experience across multiple state and training hospitals in Turkey

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Qualifications

Dr. Akif Saygin is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Saygin has practiced medical and surgical eye care since 2011. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Saygin treats eye conditions including keratoconus, uveitis, and glaucoma. He performs cataract surgery using intraocular lens (IOL) technology. This includes the implantation of multifocal lenses to improve patient vision. He also performs retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.

His surgical work extends to strabismus correction and corneal pachymetry diagnostics. Dr. Saygin authored a thesis on grid laser treatment for diabetic macular edema. This research focuses on preventing vision loss in diabetic patients.

Work Experience

VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
Tuzla State Hospital
Gebze Fatih State Hospital
Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital
Erzincan State Hospital

Education and Training

2011 – Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – Ophthalmology Specialization
2005 – Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer Course
7th TOD Live Surgery Symposium
56th TOD National Congress
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Live Applications

Professional Memberships

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Chamber