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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.

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.

Birthplace and Date

Ankara, 1975

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

Case Experience

13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

Associations Membership

Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

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)

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Place and Date of Birth

• 1972

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, School of Medicine (Undergraduate Education)
• Bahçeşehir University, School of Medicine (Education Commission Membership)

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
  
  International Articles

ULUOCAK N., PARLAKTAS BS., DENİZ FE, ERDEMİR F., KOSEOGLU RD., GEDAR OM. ORBITAL METASTASIS OF PROSTATE CANCER: A CASE REPORT. KAOHSIUNG J MED SCI. 2007;23:199–202.

Gedar (Totuk) OM, ARI DE, AYKAN Ü. Anesthetıc Management in Glaucoma Surgery. ARC Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 1, Issue 3, 2016, PP 9-18

ISSN No. 2455-9792 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2455-9792.0103002

www.arcjournals.org.

International Reports

TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, GEDAR M, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E.REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE WITH THE DIFFRACTIVE TECNIS MULTIFOCAL IOL: LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.151-152.

TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E, GEDAR M. TORIC PHAKIC INTRAOCULAR LENS IMPLANTATION: LONG-TERM RESULTS. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.152.

GEDAR M, TOYGAR B, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E. COMPARISON OF FLAP THICKNESS ACCURACY USING HANSATOME® XP MICROKERATOME AND INTRALASE FEMTOSECOND FS2 AND FS30 LASERS FOR LASIK. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON

 DRY EYE, TREATMENTS. SEEOS 5TH CONGRESS. CRCRS – 4TH OPHTHALMOLOGİC SCHOOL – 16-18 MAY 2008. INVITED SPEAKER.

 TRANSCANALICULAR ENDOSCOPIC DCR. SEEOS & BSOS CONGRESS- 19-22 MAY 2011. INVITED SPEAKER.

 EARLY EXPERIENCE WITH A NEW DIFFRACTIVE REFRACTIVE MULTIFOCAL IOL. TOYGAR B, YABASKIZILOGLU O, TOYGAR O, HACIMUSTAFAOGLU AM, GEDAR OM. ASCRS•ASOA SYMPOSİUM & CONGRESS MAY 6-10, 2016.


 

Education

Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, 2014, Medical Doctor
Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, 2019, Ophthalmology Specialist

Experience

Azerbaijan Armed Forces Central Military Hospital, 2019-2021
Private Hospitalist Hospital, 2021
Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital, 2021-2022

Scientific Memberships

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)

Certificates:

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

Medical Intrests

• Corneal Diseases
• Refractive Surgery
• Cataract Surgery
• Oculoplastic Surgery
• Glaucoma

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

Place and Date of Birth

• Nevşehir, 1974

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1997 Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2003 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Eye Diseases
• 2005 GATA Ankara (Military Service)
• 2018 İstanbul Training and Research Hospital (Assoc.)

National and International Publication number

• Over 50

Case Experience

• More than 20,000 surgical cases experience, 20 years of active service as an ophthalmologist

Associations

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Curriculum Vitae

Place and Date of Birth

• Manisa, 1965

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Uludağ University, School of Medicine
• Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training)

Number of scientific publications and articles

• 201

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 55,000 surgical cases during 32 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society
• Turkish Medical Association
• Society of Fenerbahçe Fans

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.

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik 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

Dr. Tuğrul Akın is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is committed to professional growth and ongoing medical education.

Dr. Akın has made important contributions to ophthalmology. He focuses on advanced diagnostics and new treatment methods. His clinical practice is known for high patient satisfaction and compliance with international standards. Dr. Akın is recognized as a respected expert in Turkish ophthalmology.

Education and Specialization

• 1988-1994: Medical Education, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1999-2002: Specialization, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 2002-2007: Post-Specialization Training, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Clinic

Professional Experience

• 2002-2007: World Eye Hospital, Levent and Ataköy Branches
• 2007-2010: Founding Partner, Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• 2010-2012: World Eye Hospital, Samsun and Bursa Branches
• 2012-2023: World Eye Hospital, Antalya Branch
• 2024: Antalya Medical Park Hospital, Eye Laser Clinic

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

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