Specializations
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)
Yellow Spot Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
Specializations
Kidney, Bladder, Urinary Tract Stones
Kidney Diseases
Prostate Diseases
Undescended Testicle
Sexual Dysfunctions and Impotence
Urinary Incontinence
Bladder Diseases
varicocele
Infertility
Urological Cancers (Kidney-Prostate-Testis-Urinary Tract-Bladder Cancers)
Education
2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY
2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY
1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY
1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY
Publications
A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:
Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.
Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.
Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.
Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.
Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk
Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı
Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus
Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk
B. Book Chapters:
Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.
Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.
Experience
2022 - 2023
Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex
2010 - 2010
Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
2010 - 2010
Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
2001 - 2011
Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology
2001 - 2011
Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
2000 - 2001
Edirne Regional Hospital
2000 - 2001
Edirne Regional Hospital
Education
2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology
2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY
1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine
Eye Diseases Specialist
Smart Lens and cataract surgeries
Eyelid surgeries and eye contour aesthetics
Child health and strabismus
Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration diagnosis and treatments
Glaucoma (Eye tension)
Medreseönü Health Center (1999 - 2002)
Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine Department of Public Health (2002 - 2005)
Harran University Faculty of Medicine (2005 - 2010)
Erzurum Horozan State Hospital (2010 - 2012)
Bursa Selçuk Yılmaz Education and Research Hospital (2012 - 2014)
Samsun Gazi State Hospital (2014 - 2024)
Uludag University Faculty of Medicine (1992 – 1998)
Harran University Faculty of Medicine (2005 – 2010)
Dr. Gokay Gunay is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997) and at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (1997–2001).
He has experience in over 20,000 surgical cases. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.
Dr. Akin Akyurt is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine. He completed advanced fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. He also holds a PhD focused on immunomodulatory therapy for uveitis.
Dr. Akyurt is certified in LASIK, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS.
He has presented at major international congresses, such as the World Ophthalmology Congress and ESCRS meetings. He has contributed to advances in cataract and refractive surgery.
Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.
Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected retina specialist. He treats retinal detachment, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and performs complex macular surgeries. He has completed hundreds of successful vitreoretinal procedures. Dr. Yilmaz is also skilled in advanced Excimer Laser vision correction, including Lasik, PRK, and No-touch techniques. His work has helped many patients regain clear vision without glasses.
Dr. Yilmaz trained at the Vance Thompson Vision Center in the U.S. He combines advanced American surgical methods with Turkish medical practice. He holds accreditation from the European Board of Ophthalmology. He also serves on the TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of organizations such as ARVO, AAO, and ASCRS. He is dedicated to academic excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.
Areas of Interests
Education:
Experience:
Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, 2014, Medical Doctor
Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, 2019, Ophthalmology Specialist
Azerbaijan Armed Forces Central Military Hospital, 2019-2021
Private Hospitalist Hospital, 2021
Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital, 2021-2022
Practical Approaches in Ophthalmology
TOD April Course (Cornea, Refractive Surgery and Contact Lens)
Glaucoma Skill Transfer Laboratory Course
Esat IŞIK Applied Optics, Refraction and Low Visionrme Rehabilitation Course
TOD April Course (Uvea Diseases)
Academy for Eyecare Excellence (Contact Lens Basic Application Principles)
Cataract and Refractive Surgery BILEP Course
TOD 52nd National Congress
TOD 40th Winter Symposium (Applications in Refraction)
Professional Memberships:
TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association)
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Basic Science Examination in Ophthalmology Exam
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - The Optics and Refraction Examination in Ophthalmology Exam
Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.
He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.