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CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Aralık, 1986

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 2004-2010 Undergraduate: ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL DPT.
• 2010-2015 Specialization in Medicine: RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES
• 2018-2024: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY SUAM HOSPITAL
• 2022- Associate Professor: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES

Case Experience

• Experience of over 10.000 surgical cases.

Membership

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Young Ophthalmologists Unit
• Turkish Medical Association

Education and Expertise 

2012 – Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine – Medical education 

2017 -- University of Health Sciences Istanbul Prof. Dr. N. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Specialization 

Courses and Certificates 

TOD 52nd National Congress Cataract and Refr. Surgery BİLEP course 

TODEM Glaucoma Surgery Skill Transfer Program-3 course 

Professional Memberships 

Turkish Medical Association 

Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals: 

A1. Changes in Higher-Order Aberrations After Phototherapeutic Keratectomy for Subepithelial Corneal Infiltrates After Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (Kepez Yildiz B, Urvasizoglu S, Yildirim Y, Agca A, K Besek N, Fazil K, Eris E, Aygit ED,Taskapili M,Demirok A.) cornea 2017 Oct;36(10):1233-1236. doi: 10.1097/ICO.000000000000129 

A2. Comparison of three methods of tonometry in normal subjects: Goldmann applanation tonometer, non-contact airpuff tonometer, and Tono-Pen XL(Yilmaz I, Altan C, Aygit ED, Alagoz C, Baz O, Ahmet S, Urvasizoglu S, Yasa D, Demirok A Clin Ophthalmol 2014 Jun 7;8:1069-74.doi:10.2147/OPTH.S6391. 

Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book 

B1. Berna Basarir1, Banu Satana*1, Cigdem Altan1, Semih Urvasizoglu1, Funda Ebru Onmez1, Isil Pasaoglu1, Gamze Ozturk-Karabulut1, Ferah Ozcelik1 " EFFICACY OF TRABECULECTOMY WITH MITOMYCIN-C IN THE MANAGEA GLASS UVEITIS ” Poster notification ( P-FS-349 ), Helsinki, Finland, JuneJuly

Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books:

 C1.S.Urvasızoğlu,Z.Alkın,A.Özkaya,C.Alagöz,Ç.Altan,K.Yüksel,AT.Yazıcı,A.Demirok, “47. "Effectiveness of topical nevanac use in the treatment of acute central serous chorioretinopathy" in the booklet of the "National Turkish Ophthalmology Congress" Poster report (PS-0796), Antalya, Turkey, November, 2013 

C2.S.Urvasızoğlu,Y.Özpınar,İ.Tanır,Y.Yıldırım,A.Ağca,T.Saıcı,Y.Ş.Göker,A.Demirok in the proceedings booklet of the 48th National Turkish Ophthalmology Congress “Femtosecond laser with intracorneal ring placement results” Poster notification (PS-0165), Antalya, Turkey, November, 2014 

C3. S.Urvasızoğlu,Y.Özpınar,İ.Tanır,E.Bozkurt “Effect of Nd-YAG laser posterior capsulotomy on anterior chamber depth” in the proceedings booklet of the 48th National Turkish Ophthalmology Congress Poster report (PS-0456), Antalya, Turkey, November, 2014 

C4. İ.Tanır,Y.Özpınar,U.Ürdem,M.Altun, S.Urvasızoğlu, A.Demirok "Comparison of anterior chamber depth measurement of SIRIUS and ORBSCAN devices" in the proceedings booklet of the 48th National Turkish Ophthalmology Congress Poster report (PS-0185), Antalya, Turkey, November, 2014 

C5. M.Özveren,K.Yüksel,Kİ.Çankaya, A.Özkaya ,M.Toğaç, MC.Öcal, U.Çiçek, S.Urvasızoğlu, G.Demir,S.Ahmet,AT.Yazıcı,A.Demirok 48th National “Success and complications of pneumatic retinopexy application in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment” in the Turkish Ophthalmology Congress proceedings booklet, Poster report (PS-1233), Antalya, Turkey, November, 2014 

C6. Semih Urvasızoğlu, Burçin Kepez Yıldız, Yusuf Yıldırım, Alper Ağca, Ahmet Demirok, Muhittin Taşkapılı Effect of Treatment of Corneal Subepithelial Infiltrals with Sequelae of Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis with Phototherapeutic Keratectomy on Corneal High Row Aberrations Poster presentation [PS-0592] 2016 November-TOD 50th National Congress 

C7. Yusuf Yıldırım, Semih Urvasızoğlu, Burçin Kepez Yıldız, Alper Ağca, Ahmet Demirok, Muhittin Taşkapılı Visual and refractive results of the treatment of granular corneal dystrophies with phototherapeutic keratectomy Poster presentation [PS-0286] 2016 November-TOD 50th National Congress 

C8. Semih Urvasızoğlu, Zeynep Alkın, Ali Demircan, Dilek Yaşa, Cengiz Alagöz, Ayşe Çiğdem Altan, Ahmet Demirok “The Effect of Prognostic Factors in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy on Visual and Morphological Results After Half Fluens Photodynamic Therapy” in the 51st National Turkish Ophthalmology Congress proceedings booklet. Poster notification ( PS-0800), Antalya, Turkey, October, 2017 

C9. Semih Urvasızoğlu, Gökhan Demir, Gizem Kutlutürk, Cengiz Alagöz, Dilek Yaşa, Sarıye Taşkoparan, Gürkan Erdoğan, Ahmet Demirok “Our 23 Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy Results Performed for Secondary Retinal Detachment” in the proceedings booklet of the 51st National Turkish Ophthalmology Congress Poster notification (PS- 1064), Antalya, Turkey, October , 2017 

Domestic 

C10. Zeynep Alkın, Semih Urvasızoğlu, Dilek Yaşa, Cengiz Alagöz, Çiğdem Altan, Ahmet Demirok Oral presentation of “The Effect of Prognostic Factors in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy on Relapse After Half-Fluens Photodynamic Therapy” in the proceedings booklet of the 51st National Turkish Ophthalmology Congress (SS-TR-57), Antalya, Turkey, October , 2017

Eductaion: 

2013

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

2008

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Ophthalmologist. Specialist in laser vision correction

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Yozgat, 1970

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1986-1992: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara
• 1992- 1996: Ophthalmology Specialization Education / S.B. Ankara Hospital / Ankara

Case Experience

• She has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 30 years and has experience of over 30.000 surgical cases.

Membership

• AKÖZ: S.B. Ankara Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic Association / Ankara
• T.O.D: Turkish Ophthalmology Association / Ankara
• A.A.O: American Academy of Ophthalmology- International member /P.A., U.S.A.
• E.S.C.R.S: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• I.S.R.S: International Society of Refractive Surgery

Certificates

• INTACS Corneal Implants Certified surgeon
• Intra Lase Usage Certificate

Dr. Chong Gi Von is a leading ophthalmologist and Chief Director of BGN Eye Hospital in Busan, South Korea. He is one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in the country, specializing in advanced vision correction techniques such as SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) surgery. Under his leadership, BGN Clinic has received international recognition and served over 500,000 patients (clinic data). As a recognized expert, he actively participates in prestigious organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), confirming his practice's adherence to the highest global standards.

Medical Experience

- *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2022 - 2024*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2021 - 2022*: Private Clinic  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2019 - 2021*: Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2017 - 2019*: Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2015 - 2017*: Tirebolu State Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Giresun

 Medical Education

- *2011 - 2015*: Cumhuriyet University Hospital  

 / Sivas / Turkey

- *2000 - 2007*: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Ankara / Turkey

Medical Experience

- *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2022 - Present*: Private Clinic  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

- *2019 - 2022*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

 Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

Medical Education

- *2014 - 2018*: Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Konya / Turkey

- *2004 - 2010*: Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine  

 / Baku / Azerbaijan

2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist

2011 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

WORLD EYE HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist

2002 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Head of Department of Ophthalmology

1992 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member of the Department of Ophthalmology

1989 - 1991, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

SAMSUN STATE HOSPITAL

Ophthalmologist (Compulsory Service)

1983 - 1984, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

ÇANKAYA GOVERNMENT MEDICAL OFFICE

General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

1982 - 1983, Zonguldak/Zonguldak/Türkiye

CAYCUMA CENTRAL HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is a respected Eye Diseases Specialist with a strong background in ophthalmology. He has published 63 international papers and many national articles. His work shows a clear commitment to research and progress in eye care.

Dr. Er has completed over 12,000 surgeries. He specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and retina transplantation. He is a member of organizations such as TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS. These memberships highlight his dedication to professional growth and education in his field.

Dr. Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon and consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in plastic surgery. His core expertise is cosmetic surgery.

He earned degrees in general surgery and plastic surgery from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital. He also completed advanced plastic surgery training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.

He is a medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University and the Panyananda Bhikkhu Medical Center, Irrigation Department. He is a member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.

Experience

- Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).

-Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital

- Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)

Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)

Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.

Resident Lecturer (since 2006)

Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.

Qualification

Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award

Ophthalmology specialist via MIR

Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

Publications

Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.

Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.

Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.

Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.

Scientific societies

Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.

Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008

Dr. Verges graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1980 and moved to Boston (USA) to conduct basic research in ophthalmology, obtaining a PhD in Biology from Harvard University and defending his doctoral thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, which would become the basis for understanding the pathology of dry eye syndrome (thesis presented in Barcelona, ​​1983) and which earned him the National Research Prize (1983).

Currently, Dr. Carlos Verges carries out his professional activity as the Director of the Ophthalmology Service of the Dexéus University Hospital, together with his entire medical team from the advanced ophthalmology department, where he has a high-quality technological, medical and surgical team.

His area of ​​interest is focused on the field of cataract and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially in relation to sports.

Professional experience

1983-1986 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain

1986-1989 Head of the Anterior Segment Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Spain.

1986-1991 Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain.

1990-1992 Head of Ophthalmology Service, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.

1989-1999 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Sagrada Familia Clinic, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

From 2000 to present, President and CEO of the Dr. Carlos Verges Private Foundation.

2000-2007 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2007 – present General Director of the “Advanced Ophthalmology Department Dr. Verges”, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

2018-present President and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. University Hospital Dexeus Quironsalud. Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Awards :

- National Research Prize 1984. Ministry of Education and Science: "The mechanism of tear secretion. The importance of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lacrimation of the lacrimal glands."

- National Prize for the best doctoral dissertation, Shibre Medal, 1984 "Personal contribution to the study of labial secretion. Determination of beta-adrenergic receptors in tear cells"

- National Pharmaceutical Industry Award 1987: "Treatment of immunological rejection in corneal transplantation using cyclosporine A."

- American Society of Implant Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Award for the best scientific video presented at the annual conference: "Pseudo-Real Housing". First Prize. Seattle, USA, April 1999.

- Award for the most important technical innovation of 1999 from the Spanish Society.

Implantation-refractive surgery. Speaking at the National Congress held in Madrid 1999.

- 2000 Best Scientific Contribution Award "Laser Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, AAO - Dallas, USA, October 2000.

- Best Paper Award for “GDx Analysis of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after LASIK” presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS, May 2004, San Diego, USA.

- Finalist for the King Jaume I Prize for Basic Research, 2005, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Generalitat of Valencia and the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Research.

- Surgical Technical Video Award: "MICS under Vision ICL, The Hook Technique"

Presented at the IX International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, May/June 2006, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Membership in scientific societies

Member of the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Member of the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times. Europe.

Member of the editorial board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (USA).

Member of the Editorial Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe.

Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).

Scientific reviewer of the journal: Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Stefan Sacu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and retinal surgery, as well as diseases of the macula and retina. Since 1999, he has worked at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna. He has taken part in many scientific projects. His research includes new treatments for exudative macular diseases and genetic therapies for hereditary retinal conditions.

Dr. Sacu received the Theodor-Koerner Science Prize in 2003. He is an active member of the DGII and ESCRS. He is known for his clinical and academic work. Dr. Sacu teaches both nursing staff and medical students. He is dedicated to improving eye care with modern techniques and equipment.

Professor Dr. Stefan Pieh is a leading Austrian ophthalmologist. He specializes in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Pieh leads the Eye Refractive Surgery Center at Vienna Private Clinic. He also teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. He has performed thousands of procedures to correct myopia and hyperopia. He uses excimer lasers and implantable lenses for these treatments.

Dr. Pieh is known for his research on intraocular lens image quality. He has worked at the cornea department of Vienna General Hospital since 1998. He is an honorary member of several major ophthalmological societies, including ESCRS and ASCRS. These memberships highlight his international reputation and expertise.

Dr. Rupert Menapace is a leading ophthalmologist and professor at Vienna Medical University. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment, and anterior segment reconstruction. He leads the University Hospital of Ophthalmology and Optometry and directs the institute for artificial lens implantation.

Expertscape.com ranks Dr. Menapace among the world’s top five cataract specialists. He pioneered minimally invasive cataract microsurgery and advanced lens implantation methods. Dr. Menapace holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree and is a diplomate of the European Association of Ophthalmologists. He has over 30 years of surgical experience and has published many scientific papers.