Best Keratoconus doctors in Turkey: TOP 89 doctors

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Kader Yildiz
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • Specialisation:Eye CARE

    Years of Experience: 13

    Education: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine (2009)

    Languages:English, Turkish

    Memberships & Awards:Over 100 medical articles

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Serkan Pisk
  • 4.1 Good 60 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Kucukcekmece Hospital
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Ali Demircan
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Eductaion: 

    2013

    ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES

    2008

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Mustafa Ozsutcu
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 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

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Faruk Kaya
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 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.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 38(8)
    • Pages: 717-722
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

    Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

    • Author: Kaya Faruk
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 40(10)
    • Pages: 832-838
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

    Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 41(9)
    • Pages: 809-813
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

    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

    • Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
    • Year: 2014
    • Volume: 7(4)
    • Pages: 686-688

    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.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
    • Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Publisher: Springer
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 163-169
    • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

    Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

    • Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
    • Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
    • Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 107-114
    • DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10
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Omer Kocabiyik
  • 4.5 Good 146 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Dr. Ömer Kocabıyık has completed his specialization in the Department of Ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in 2016. He performed many cataract operations at Merzifon State Hospital and at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic. He also performs blepharoplasty (eyelid) and excimer laser treatment of refractive errors (hypermetropia, astigmatism, myopia). He diagnoses, treats and monitors medical and glaucoma diseases. His papers were published at the 2012/2013/2015/2017 Ophthalmology National Congresses.

     

    FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

    Retina

    glaucoma

    Cornea

    Refractive Surgery

    Cataract

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Abdulvahit Demir
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aktif International Hospital
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Digdem Begendi
  • 5 Excellent 29 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Digdem Begendi is an ophthalmologist who specializes in procedures such as cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and strabismus treatment among others. She has published articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
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Sezer Haciagaoglu
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atasehir
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Adana, 1989

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Private Bilfen Science High School (2003-2006)
    • Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (2006-2012)
    • Marmara University Pendik Education and Research Hospital (2013-2017)
    • SBÜ Sultan Abdülhamid Han Education and Research Hospital (2017-2019)

    Case Experience

    • Over 10.000 case experience

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
    • The European Society of Cataract and Refractory Surgeons (ESCRS)
    • European Dry Eye Society (EuDES)
    • Refractive Surgery Alliance Society (RSA)
    • International Society of Refractory Surgery (ISRS)
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Vedat Kaya
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Cornea 

    Anterior Segment Surgery 

    Retractive Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    Private Practice 

    Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 

    Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University 

    Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Eye Diseases

    Research and Publications 

    International papers: 30 

    National papers: 30+ 

    Book in Turkish : 1 (Wavefront and topography based laser) 

    Book Chapters: numerous 

    Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 

    The Cornea (reviewer.)

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Belma Karini
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Fields of Interest 

    Glaucoma 

    Cornea 

    Cataract and Refractive Surgery 

    Education 

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine ( 2006-2012 ) 

    Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Residency (2013-2017) 

    Istanbul University Certificate of Experimental Animal Use ( 2015 ) 

    International Council of Ophthalmology Visual Sciences ( 2015 ) 

    Pediatric Glaucoma Training at Bratislava National Institute of Children’s Diseases ( 2022 ) 

    Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology ( FEBO 2022 ) 

    Experiences 

    Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 

    Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital 

    Memorial Şişli Hospital

    Liv Ulus Hospital 

    Memberships 

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association 

    Turkish Medical Association 

    American Academy of Ophthalmology ( AAO ) 

    European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) 

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Ihsanyilmaz
  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Medical Fields of Interest: 

    Retina Diseases 

    Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Vascular Obstructions 

    Yellow Spot Disease (Macular Degeneration), SSRP 

    Intraocular (intravitreal) Injection 

    Vitreoretinal Surgery 

    Retinal Detachment 

    Macular Surgeries (Epiretinal Membrane, Macular Hole, VMT) 

    Intraocular Hemorrhages 

    Cataracts 

    Smart lens, toric lens 

    Excimer Laser Treatments 

    Lasik 

    No-touch, PRK

    Education: 

    Uludag University, Bursa 

    Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

    Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA 

    Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

    Experience: 

    Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

    Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul 

    Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul

    Memberships: 

    Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA) 

    TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board Membership 

    TOA Medical Retina Unit Membership 

    Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS) 

    European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 

    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 

    Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 

    Istanbul Medical Chamber (IMC)

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Fatma Sali
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

     

    Smart Lens

    Cataract

    Oculoplastic Surgery

    Medical Retina

    Cataract Surgery

    Oculoplastic Surgery (Aesthetic applications around the eyes)

    Strabismus and amblyopia treatment

    Glaucoma (Eye tension) diagnosis and treatment

     

    Experience

     

    Yüksekova State Hospital (2022-2023)

     

    Education

     

    Undergraduate: Afyon Kocatepe University Faculty of Medicine 2017

    Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul Medeniyet University, Department of Ophthalmology (2018-2022)

     

    Scientific Publications

     

    Endothelial loss following postoperative intracameral triamcinolone acetonide and subconjunctival dexamethasone injections (Ocular Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 42 (4) 237-242,2023)       Sali F, Aykut V, Kunbaz A, Durmuş E, Hepokur M, Oğuz H, Esen F.

    Refractive outcome of trocar-assisted sutureless sceral fixation with 3-piece intraocular lenses (International Ophthalmology 41, 2689-2694, 2021) Aykut V, Sali F, Esen F, Oğuz H.

    A comprehesive enhanced depth imaging spectral-domain optical coherence tomography analysis of pseudoexfoliation spectrum from non-glaucomatous to advanced stage glaucoma in the aspect of Bruch's membrane opeining-minimum rim width (International Ophthalmology 42, 1835-1847, 2022) Hepokur M, Elgin Y , Güneş M, Sali F, Oğuz H.

    Optical coherence tomography and Scheimpflug imaging of the iridocorneal angle following intravitreal injection of different medications: A longitudinal analysis (Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy 41, 103319, 2023 ) Hepokur M, Ersoy EE, Kısakürek AB, Sali F, Durmuş E, Aykut V, Oğuz H, Esen F.

    Visual Outcomes, Endothelial Loss, and Complications Following Iris-Claw Intraocular Lens Implantation and Trocar-Assisted Sutureless Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lenses (Beyoglu Eye J 8(4): 253-259, 2023) Durmus E, Aykut V, Hepokur M, Sali F, Sanisoglu HA, Oguz H, Esen F.

    Effect of Statin Therapy on Choroidal Structure in Patients with Hyperlipidemia: A Case–Control Study with Optical Coherence Tomography (Cerrahpaşa Med J, 2023) Hepokur M, Çebi Yılmaz A, Güneş-Çelebi M, Sali F, Çelik FB, Oğuz H.

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Ibrahim Yasar
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atasehir
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzurum, 1984

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 2003-2009 Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2010-2014 KSÜ Faculty of Medicine (Specialization)
    • 2014-2016 Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

    Case Experience

    • More than 5.000 surgical operations

    Memberships

    • 1- Turkish Medical Association
    • 2- Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
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Deniz Kilic
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  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • Birth place and date

    Konya, 1984

     

    Foreign Languages ​​Known

    English, German

     

    Educational Status and Experience

    Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Associate Professor (2023)

    St. Franziskus-Hospital, Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie

    Germany, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship (2022-2023)

    Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2018-2022)

    Hatice-Muammer Kocatürk State Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2017-2018)

    Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Specialist Doctor (2014-2017)

    Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak, Specialization in Medicine (2010-2014)

    Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Medical Education (2007-2010)

    GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Medical Education (2003-2007)

    Kuleli Military High School, Istanbul (1999-2003)

     

    Case Experience

    Experience of over 10,000 surgical cases.

     

    Associations of which he is a member

    ESOPRS (European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery), Member, 2022

    ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), Member, 2021

    MRCSEd (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Member, 2021

    TOD-GO (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - Young Ophthalmologists Group), Member, 2018

    TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association), Member, 2010

     

    Certificates

    2016 European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, FEBO, Paris

    2019 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Visual Sciences

    2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Optics and Refraction

    2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Clinical Science

    2021 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Advanced Examination, FICO

    2019 Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training, Istanbul

    2014 Communication, Anterior Segment and Toric Lens Applications, Prague

     

    Books

    Sea Sword

    MCQ for International Ophthalmology Board Exams – 2

    Chapter 4, Oculoplasty, (2021). Anatolian Bookstore.

     

    Awards

    FICO, International Fellowship Scholarship 2022

    TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2022

    TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2020

    Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018

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Candan Karaca
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

    Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)

    Yellow Spot Disease

    Diabetic Retinopathy

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Serdar Ilguy
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 5 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • 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)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Mehmet Sahin
  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Work Experience

    • 2003-2011: Worked in public hospitals.
    • 2011 - Present: Working in the private sector, currently at the Eye Clinic of Private Koru Hospital (Çukurambar).

    Education

    • 1999: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
    • 2003: Completed specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic.

    Specialization

    • Cataract and Other Anterior Segment Surgeries
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Retinal Diseases (Experience with over 30,000 cases)

    Language Skills

    • English

    Professional Memberships

    • TOD (Turkish Ophthalmological Association)
    • TCOD (Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association)
    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
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Ibrahim Tuncer
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • "He has experience of over 10,000 surgical cases. He has published 48 scientific articles that are included in international and national scientific indexes, and these articles have been cited more than 250 times. He has also presented 28 papers in international and national scientific meetings. His professional interests are Cataract surgery (Femtosecond laser, Trifocal, EDOF, Multifocal, Toric intraocular lenses) Refractive surgery (Femtosecond laser, Excimer laser, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, SMILE) Oculoplastic surgery (Eyelid aesthetics, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, pterygium) Medical Retina (Macular degeneration) , Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal vascular occlusion, SSR) Glaucoma (Medical and surgical treatment) Strabismus and Amblyopia Filling and Botulinum toxin applications"

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