Serdar Turkekul
- 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
- 37 years of experience
- Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
Dr. Martin Zehetmayer is an experienced ophthalmologist who specializes in eye surgery. He earned his doctorate from the University of Vienna and holds a Ius Practicandi license. Since 1999, he has served as Senior Physician and Head of the Eye Clinic at the University Hospital of Ophthalmology in Vienna.
Dr. Zehetmayer has published about 100 scientific papers. His main research areas include ophthalmic oncology, corneal collagen structures, cataract surgery, and intraocular lenses. He was one of the first to use stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife, LINAC) for choroidal melanoma. He also leads the outpatient clinic for eye tumors.
He is a certified specialist in ophthalmology and optometry. Dr. Zehetmayer serves as Secretary of the Austrian Ophthalmological Society and has been President of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society. He is a university professor and an active member of several national and international professional societies.
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. Afrim Vuçitërna is a specialist ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience in Kosovo’s public healthcare system. He began his career in 1990. Dr. Vuçitërna has worked in both outpatient clinics and hospitals. He focuses on anterior segment diseases and general ophthalmology.
He completed his medical degree and specialization in ophthalmology in the former Yugoslavia. Dr. Vuçitërna is a member of the Kosovo Chamber of Doctors (Oda e Mjekëve të Kosovës). This membership shows his professional accreditation and dedication to high standards in clinical care.
Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli, MD, is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina, Kosovo. He focuses on laser eye treatments and therapeutic procedures for different eye conditions. His main interests are keratoconus and modern refractive surgery, such as TransPRK and corneal cross-linking.
Dr. Rizvanolli earned his MD from the University of Pristina. He completed his ophthalmology training at the University Clinical Center of Sarajevo. He is known for his skill in non-invasive, laser-based vision correction and surface ablation, especially for patients with thin corneas.
He is also involved in public health education. Dr. Rizvanolli often takes part in campaigns and videos to help people learn about eye diseases and available treatments.
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Place and Date of Birth
Kayseri, 1989
Foreign Languages
English, German
Education and Experience
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2012
Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 2012-2017
Associations of which he is a member
Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Ophthalmology Association
Books
1. Presbyopia Corrective Intraocular Lenses
2. Cataract and Its Treatment
Congress and Symposium Participation
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 47TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
06-10 NOVEMBER 2013
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION CATARACT AND RECRACTION SURGERY UNIT VII. LIVE SURGERY SYMPOSIUM
22-23 FEBRUARY 2014
CERTIFICAE OF ATTENDANCE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS
13-17 SEMPTEMBER 2014
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 48TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
5-9 NOVEMBER 2014
CERTIFICAE OF ATTENDANCE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS
5-9 SEMPTEMBER 2015
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 40TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
01 NOVEMBER 2016
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 50TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
09-13 NOVEMBER 2016
40TH SPRING SYMPOSIUM PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY
26-28 MAY 2017
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 52ND NATIONAL CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 2018
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 53RD NATIONAL CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 2019
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 54TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 2020
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 55TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 2021
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 56TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 2022
TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 57TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 2023
EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS 2023
TURKISH OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATION 58TH NATIONAL CONGRESS
NOVEMBER 2024
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. Agon Rrusta is a specialist ophthalmologist with experience in over 10,000 surgeries. He performs both anterior and posterior segment procedures. Dr. Rrusta currently works at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. He previously served at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. He is known for his skills in LASIK, cataract, corneal, and eyelid surgeries. He also provides advanced care for diabetic retinopathy and ocular oncology.
Dr. Rrusta is an active member and presenter at several international societies, including EURETINA, ESASO, ASCRS, AAO, ESCRS, ARVO, and EuCornea. He has completed clinical observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital as an SOE Grant Winner and at the University Clinical Center of Salzburg. He holds certifications in Trans PRK, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and wetlab phaco/glaucoma surgery.
Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in retinal diseases, vision correction, and advanced eye surgery. He is skilled in retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK. Dr. Yilmaz has performed thousands of successful procedures.
He has published over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports in top ophthalmology journals. He is accredited by the European Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yilmaz is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS. His research on Phakic Intraocular Lenses has reached more than 300 ophthalmologists.
Areas of Interests
Education:
Experience:
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.)
Specialisation:Eye CARE
Years of Experience: 13
Education: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine (2009)
Languages:English, Turkish
Memberships & Awards:Over 100 medical articles
Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, 2014, Medical Doctor
Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, 2019, Ophthalmology Specialist
Azerbaijan Armed Forces Central Military Hospital, 2019-2021
Private Hospitalist Hospital, 2021
Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital, 2021-2022
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)
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
Professor, specialist of ophthalmology
Education:
2006-2013 Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine - Undergraduate - (1 year English preparatory education)
2015-2020 Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research
Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology - Specialization in Medicine
Work Experience:
2013 : Yozgat Sarıkaya Community Health Center (General Practitioner)
2014: Ankara University Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Research Assistant)
2015-2020 : Istanbul University of Health Sciences Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Department of Ophthalmology (Research Assistant)
2020-2022 : Kırşehir Training and Research Hospital (Specialist Physician)
Medical Interests:
oculoplastic surgery
Blepharoplasty - Botox - Eye area aesthetics
Excimer laser- Refractive surgery
cataract surgery
general ophthalmology