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Yalcin Iscan
16
years of experience

Yalcin Iscan, Ophtalmologist

  • Specialization: Ophtalmologist
  • 16 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    English, Turkish
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • An ophthalmologist developed an AI-based clinical decision-support system for red-eye diagnosis and founded a technopark startup focused on ophthalmic R&D.

    Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

    At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

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Anonymous • Basic check-up
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Oct 26, 2026
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The physicians and staff were exceptional
If you're considering a medical check-up abroad, here’s my honest take. I traveled from the U.S. to Istanbul for a comprehensive medical examination at Hisar Hospital, arranged through Bookimed. The physicians and staff were exceptional. I found them professional and genuinely caring. On the other hand, the overall efficiency could be improved, particularly with appointment scheduling and the wait times between departments; better coordination would make the experience smoother. Despite the delays, the quality of care and affordability made it worthwhile, and I received valuable insight into my health at a fraction of the U.S. cost.
I recently traveled from the U.S. to Istanbul for a comprehensive medical examination at Hisar Hospital, arranged through Bookimed. The physicians and medical staff were exceptional—professional, thorough, attentive, and genuinely caring. Although there were some scheduling delays and opportunities to improve efficiency, the quality of care and affordability made the experience worthwhile. I received valuable insight into my health at a fraction of what similar care would cost in the U.S. I'm grateful to Bookimed for helping coordinate my visit and to Hisar Hospital for the excellent medical care. I would absolutely recommend both to anyone considering medical tourism!
The overall efficiency could be improved, particularly with appointment scheduling, wait times between departments, and communication throughout the process. Better coordination would make the experience smoother and less time-consuming for patients.
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Oct 29, 2026
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I can confirm that this part of my medical journey was managed with thorough competence
My primary concern before traveling for a PET-CT with Gallium 68 was the logistical side of things and whether every step would be clearly explained and executed in a new medical system. These worries proved to be entirely unfounded. The entire process was managed with clear and direct communication from the staff and the surgeon, which made a significant difference. The clinic's organization was evident. Everything was handled systematically, and each stage of the diagnostic procedure was laid out for me beforehand, so there were no surprises. The approach was very professional. but I can confirm that this part of my medical journey was managed with thorough competence.
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Qualifications

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2005 and completed his residency training in Ophthalmology at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010.

Between 2011 and 2015, he served at Batman Regional Hospital, where he performed thousands of ophthalmic surgical procedures and gained extensive clinical experience.

From 2015 to 2025, Dr. İşcan worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital. During his tenure, he performed a wide range of ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgery, corneal cross-linking, strabismus surgery, pterygium surgery, refractive surgery, oculoplastic procedures, lacrimal drainage surgery, and corneal transplantation. Through his extensive surgical experience and clinical expertise, he contributed to establishing the department as a leading regional referral center for ophthalmology.

Since 2023, alongside his position at Batman Dünya Hospital, Dr. İşcan has also provided ophthalmic services two days per week at Pendik Medical Park Hospital and Kudret Göz Istanbul, further expanding his clinical practice in Istanbul.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Dr. İşcan has been actively involved in research and development (R&D) since 2020. As part of his efforts in medical innovation, he established a technology start-up within a technopark and developed an AI-based clinical decision-support system for red-eye diagnosis.

His ongoing R&D activities focus on the development of innovative ophthalmic software and medical devices, with the aim of integrating advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into ophthalmic diagnosis and clinical practice.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Alongside his clinical and surgical practice, Dr. İşcan is actively engaged in academic research. He has authored and contributed to numerous national and international scientific publications in the field of ophthalmology.

AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Refractive Surgery
    • PRK
    • LASIK
    • SMILE
    • Phakic Intraocular Lenses
  • Strabismus Surgery
  • Oculoplastic & Aesthetic Eye Surgery
  • Lacrimal Drainage System Disorders and Surgery
  • Pterygium Surgery
  • Keratoconus Management
    • Corneal Cross-Linking
    • Intracorneal Ring Segments

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Over 15 years of specialist experience in ophthalmology
  • Extensive experience in ophthalmic surgery and complex corneal procedures
  • Thousands of surgical procedures performed throughout his career
  • Expertise spanning cataract, cornea, refractive surgery, strabismus and ocular aesthetics
  • Active involvement in medical technology, artificial intelligence and ophthalmic R&D
  • Author and contributor to national and international scientific publications

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