Best Macular dystrophy treatment doctors in Turkey: TOP 23 doctors

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Remzi Karadag
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • The doctor graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey and completed his internship at Numune scientific research hospital in Ankara. He also had a specialization in Cornea Department of Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. He is a member of several organizations such as Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS and Turkish Medical Association.

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Ertan Sunay
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. X has a strong educational background, with a degree from Istanbul University School of Medicine, and post-graduate education from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Dr. X is also certified in multiple procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs Surgery, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application. He has attended multiple seminars and international congresses, such as the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists.

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Fırat Helvacıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

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Sutan Kaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. X is a medical doctor with a degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Turkey and has experience from İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital, Turkey. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS and have certificates in LASIK Application, Presbyopia Correction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Scleral fixation techniques, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery and Corneal Topography Analyzing.

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Peykan Türkçüoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Doctor is a professor with higher and career education in Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Turkey. He has experience as an ophthalmologist in several hospitals and also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institue, Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department. Currently works at Veni Vidi Göz eye hospital.

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Özer Kavalcıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School, Turkey, and is a member of AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS. Has attended several international conferences including Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Congress of the European Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Congress, Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

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Nihat Karakaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He has professional memberships in organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya has attended numerous professional meetings, seminars, and congresses, and has performed a variety of surgical procedures including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with IOL replacement, and LASIK eye surgery among others.
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Tuğrul Akın
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. X graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey and Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey. He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association.

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Akin Akyurt
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • The doctor is a graduate of Istanbul University School of Medicine and has completed fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS, and have certifications in LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery and corneal topography analyzing. They have completed a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis and have attended several conferences and meetings, including the 42nd annual meeting of the European Pediatric Ophtalmological Society, World Ophtalmology Congress and Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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Mehmet Onur Ozturk
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
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Nigar Huse
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bayrampaşa Eye Hospital
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Ceyda Bostan
  • New
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bayrampaşa Eye Hospital
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Alpay Mutluay
  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bayrampaşa Eye Hospital
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Hakan Ozpolat
  • New
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bayrampaşa Eye Hospital
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Semra Coskun
  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • 1969

    Language Skills

    • English, Serbian, Albanian and other Balkan languages

    Education and Experience

    • Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English)
    • Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    Number of Scientific Publications

    • More than 30 scientific publications.

    Case Experience

    • Experience with more than 5,000 surgical cases during 12 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
    • EVRS (European VitreoRetinal Society)
    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
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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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Saim Ustunel
  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Education:

    1995-1998 High School Kayseri Science High School
    1998 Mehmet Akif Ersoy High School
    1998-2004 Faculty of Medicine Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Eng.)
    2004- 2009 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (specialization)

    Work Experience:

    2009 - 2011 Yozgat State Hospital
    2011 - 2019 Private Ankara Maya Eye Center
    2020 - 2021 Private Eryaman Hospital Eye Clinic

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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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Prof Yusuf Yildirim
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Areas of Expertise and Interest:

    • Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

    Education:

    • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

    Professional and Observational Experience:

    • Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
    • Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
    • Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
    • Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
    • Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

    International Diplomas:

    • European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

    Certificates:

    • Basic Good Clinical Practices
    • Advanced Good Clinical Practices

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Society
      • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
      • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
      • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
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