Prof Yusuf Yildirim
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 16 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
- Holds the prestigious European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) and multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications.
Dr. Yusuf Yildirim is an ophthalmologist who has performed 10,000+ cataract surgeries. He practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Yildirim holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma. He treats complex eye conditions using advanced corneal transplantation techniques like DALK and DMEK.
- Specializes in refractive surgeries including LASIK, SMILE, and phakic IOLs.
- Holds International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) certification.
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
- Authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles on ocular surface and corneal surgery.
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Doctor's services
- Retinal detachment surgery
- Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
- Cataract surgery (one eye)
- LASIK eye surgery
- IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery
- Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
- Keratoplasty
- Laser iridotomy
- Amblyopia treatment
- Corneal transplant
- Macular dystrophy treatment
- Trabeculotomy
- LASEK eye surgery
- Corneal ring implantation
- Vitreolisis
- SmartSight Laser Eye Surgery
- Oculoplastics (Oculoplastic surgery)
- Presbyopia Treatment
- Stem cell therapy for Eye disease
- Pupilloplasty
- Artificial pupil surgery
- Retinopathy of prematurity surgery (ROP surgery)
- Glaucoma surgery
- Corneal tattooing
- Ocular oncology surgery
- Low Vision Rehabilitation
- Ocular Cancer Treatment (Eye cancer treatment)
- Prosthetic eye
- Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
- Photocoagulation
- Strabismus surgery
- Cataract surgery (both eyes)
- ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
- Photorefractive keratectomy
- Vitrectomy
- Enucleation with implant insertion
- Laser trabeculoplasty
- Strabismus treatment
- Glaucoma treatment
- Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
- Laser eye surgery
- Femtosecond laser
- IOLs implantation
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Refractometry
- Online Consultation with Ophthalmologist
- Neuro Ophthalmic Examination (Neuro-Ophthalmology)
- Cataract diagnostic before OP
- Corneal pachymetry
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Qualifications
Ophthalmic Specialization and Techniques
Prof. Yıldırım focuses on vision correction and corneal treatments. He performs corneal transplants using PK, DALK, and DMEK techniques. These methods allow for replacing damaged cornea layers to restore sight. The specialist uses refractive methods such as PRK, LASIK, and SMILE to treat vision errors. He also treats ocular surface reconstruction and inflammatory conditions like uveitis.
His surgical practice involves these key procedures:
- Cataract surgery with multifocal and phakic IOL replacement
- Keratoplasty and corneal ring implantation
- Retinal detachment surgery and vitrectomy
- Glaucoma surgery and laser trabeculoplasty
- Strabismus treatment for children and adults
- Stem cell therapy for specific eye diseases
Professional Career and Education
Prof. Yıldırım earned his medical degree from Istanbul University in 2006. He completed his residency at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital in 2010. After his residency, he served as Clinical Education Chief at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital. He currently leads clinical education efforts at Istanbul Medipol University.
His career history and training include:
- 2006–2010 — Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
- 2007 — Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trial on Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- 2009–2011 — Sub-Investigator, Keraflex Treatment for Myopia
- Until 2024 — Professor and Clinical Education Chief, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
- 2024–Present — Professor and Clinical Educator, Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital
Academic Research and Publications
Prof. Yıldırım has authored **84 peer-reviewed scientific articles** in international journals. His work has earned over 1,400 citations according to Google Scholar. The specialist has also written book chapters on ocular surface disorders and refractive errors. In 2014, he received the **2nd Place Best Poster Award** at the ESCRS Conference.
Certifications and Professional Memberships
The doctor holds international credentials that validate his surgical training. These include memberships in British and European medical societies. He continues to participate in clinical research regarding toric phakic IOLs.
- Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2016
- Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), 2018
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2020
- Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma, 2019
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