Dilek Erkan, Ophtalmologist
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 44 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
Dr. Dilek Erkan is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She served as the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Ondokuz Mayis University. Dr. Erkan began her medical practice in 1982. She works at the first hospital in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation.
- Former Head of Department at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine.
- Treats patients at Memorial Şişli, a center with 13 operating rooms.
- Served as a faculty member in ophthalmology for over 15 years.
- Practices at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.
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Qualifications
Dr. Dilek Erkan is an ophthalmologist at the JCI–accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She served as the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Ondokuz Mayıs University for nine years.
Academic Leadership and Clinical Expertise
The specialist spent 19 years as a faculty member at Ondokuz Mayıs University. During this time, she mentored future eye surgeons and led clinical research. Dr. Erkan treats patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital. This facility has a 90% success rate in specialty procedures.
Professional Experience
- 2014 – Present – Ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul
- 2011 – 2013 – Ophthalmologist at World Eye Hospital, Istanbul
- 2002 – 2011 – Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Ondokuz Mayıs University
- 1992 – 2002 – Faculty Member of the Department of Ophthalmology at Ondokuz Mayıs University
- 1989 – 1991 – Ophthalmologist at Samsun State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
- 1983 – 1984 – General Practitioner at Çankaya Government Medical Office (Compulsory Service)
- 1982 – 1983 – General Practitioner at Caycuma Central Health Center (Compulsory Service)
Medical Focus
Dr. Erkan performs eye examinations and surgeries. She treats chronic conditions like glaucoma—a condition that damages the optic nerve—and retinal disorders. She works within a medical group that attracts patients from 167 countries. Her practice uses academic clinical standards and surgical technologies.
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