Sahin Sevim
- 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
- 18 years of experience
- Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
Professor Michael Georgopoulos is a Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in surgical diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous body. He is known for advanced procedures such as macular opening, macular fold correction, vitreomacular traction syndrome, and retinal detachment surgeries. He also performs combined cataract and retinal surgeries. In addition, he manages cases of vitreous hemorrhage and opacification.
Dr. Georgopoulos is recognized for introducing seamless 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy. He also pioneered additive anti-VEGF therapy and the use of high-resolution 3D optical coherence tomography (HR-OCT) for pre- and postoperative assessment. He leads clinical research on postoperative cortisone therapy, comparison of surgical techniques, drug therapy for the vitreous body, and cytokine analysis in retinal diseases.
Dr. Martin Zehetmayer is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon. He earned his doctorate from the University of Vienna and holds specialist accreditation in ophthalmology and optometry. Since 1999, he has served as Senior Physician and Head of the Eye Clinic. He has led progress in eye tumor treatment, especially using stereotactic radiation therapy for malignant choroid tumors.
Dr. Zehetmayer has published about 100 scientific papers. His research covers ophthalmic oncology, corneal collagen structures, new methods of cataract anesthesia, intraocular lenses, and pediatric strabismus. He is active in several national and international ophthalmological societies and has held leadership roles. His work has made a strong impact in the field.
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. Nurullah Cagil specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.
Dr. Lee Dong Eun specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement at BGN Eye Hospital.
19 years of experience in treating eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.
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