Karaca Umut
- 4.9 Excellent • 9 reviews
- 15 years of experience
- Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
Dr. Digdem Begendi is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and strabismus treatment. She is skilled in advanced procedures, including intraLase laser eye surgery, laser iridotomy, and femtosecond laser techniques.
Dr. Begendi has published several articles in national and international journals. Her work shows a strong commitment to research and clinical care. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She completed her medical degree at Istanbul Bilim University and her specialization at Akdeniz University.
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.
Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology. She specializes in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. She earned her medical degree at Istanbul University. She completed her residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Alkin later served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Fellow in retina departments. She also completed a research fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute, USC. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and its Medical and Surgical Retina Boards.
Dr. Alkin has given over 40 presentations at national and international meetings. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her main interests are retinal diseases, diabetic macular edema, and age-related macular degeneration. Her research includes multicenter studies and real-world data analyses. Dr. Alkin’s work supports evidence-based practice in ophthalmology.
Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive research published in internationally refereed journals.
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.
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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. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.
She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.
Dr. Seong-Won Cho is Director of Ophthalmology and a refractive surgery specialist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He is board-certified. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Korea University Anam Hospital. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He focuses on advanced vision correction, including SMILE and LASIK. He previously served as Director at Blue World Eye Clinic. He was also an outpatient ophthalmology consultant at Inha University Hospital.
Accreditations: ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon (Certified). Memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Ophthalmological Association; Korean Ophthalmological Society; American Academy of Ophthalmology; Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmologists; Korean External Eye Study Group; Korean Contact Lens Society; Korean Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; ARVO.
Associate Professor in Ophthalmology with a Harvard fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery – Dr. Chirapapaisan brings elite training to LASIK procedures at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.
Associate Professor and Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital – Varintorn Chuckpaiwong brings Harvard-trained expertise to LASIK procedures.
Professor Emeritus at Siriraj Hospital – Sabong Srivannaboon brings advanced corneal expertise to LASIK procedures at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.
Dr. Tasanee Sirikul is a certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and refractive surgery, trained at one of Thailand's top medical institutions.
Dr. Sansanayudh has trained in cornea and refractive surgery at top institutions worldwide, including the University of Toronto and UC San Francisco.
Dr. Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading expert in refractive error correction surgery in Thailand, with over 20 years of surgical experience.
| Doctor | experience | Good Fit For | What Sets Them Apart | Clinic & Location | Consultation |
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| 23 years of experience | Refractive surgery candidates | Published extensively on corneal procedures and refractive surgery in top journals. Active researcher presenting at international ophthalmology conferences. Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association. | Turkey | Price on request
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| 17 years of experience | Advanced refractive surgery | Harvard-trained in cornea and refractive surgery – brings elite techniques from MEEI. Associate Professor at Thailand's top medical school. | Thailand | Price on request
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| 30 years of experience | Advanced refractive corrections | Harvard-trained cornea specialist, bringing Ivy League expertise to complex refractive cases. Directs refractive surgery at Thailand's leading teaching hospital. | Thailand | Price on request
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| 27 years of experience | Complex corneal LASIK cases | Cornea subspecialist with advanced training at Tulane and UBC – ideal for patients needing precision corneal reshaping. Professor Emeritus at Thailand's leading medical university. | Thailand | Price on request
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| 27 years of experience | LASIK eye surgery | Specializes exclusively in cornea and refractive surgery, including LASIK. Trained at Mahidol University's prestigious program and serves as a visiting lecturer. | Thailand | Price on request
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| 20 years of experience | Advanced refractive eye surgery | Trained at leading institutions in cornea and refractive surgery. Published researcher and faculty member at a major teaching hospital. | Thailand | Price on request
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| 37 years of experience | Advanced refractive surgery | Leading expert in Thailand for refractive error correction – heads Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit. Trained at top institutions including Ramathibodi Hospital. | Thailand | Price on request
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