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Elyia Levinger

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Elyia Levinger is an ophthalmologist, a leading eye surgeon of Israel, expert of the field in ophthalmic surgery. Не works in the Ichilov Medical Center. Dr. Levinger Eliya specializes in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, laser eye surgery operations.

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Osman Sevki Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 39 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Experience:

    1. Konya-Karapınar Kutören Health Center\ General Practitioner
    2. KonyaProvincial Deputy Directorate of Health
    3. KonyaProvincial Health DeputyDirectorate
    4. Istanbul Fatih Tuberculosis Dispensary
    5. University of Frankfurt \ Darmstadt Eye Clinic
    6. Istanbul Taksim State Hospital\ Eye Diseases
    7. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine \ Chief Assistantof the Department of Ophthalmology
    8. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank \ Founder (MedicalDirector)
    9. TOD\ Chairman
    10. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa - Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine\ First Head of the Department of Ophthalmology
    11. Demiroğlu-Bilim University \ Head of Ophthalmology Department
    12. Florence Nightingale Hospitals \ Eye ClinicCoordinator

     

    Specialties:

    1. Vaccinating the child age group
    2. Follow-up of eye eclipse in Behçet’s disease with iris and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)

     

    Priority treatments:

    1. Anterior segment surgery (cataract + IOL implantation, keratoplasty)

     

    Special advanced health technologies:

    1. Arslan closed cornea technique
    2. Arslan covered cornea technique
    3. Retrograde glaucoma tube implantation

     

    Leadership and Administrative Roles (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - TOD):

    • Various administrative roles at TOD including:
    • President of TOD IstanbulBranch (2006-2010, 2008-2010)
    • General Secretary (2015-2017)
    • President of TOD (2017-2019)
    • Member of TOD CentralExecutive Board (2011-2013, 2013-2015)
    • Member of Executive Board of the Cornea and Ocular Surface(COS) Unit of TOD (1994-2023)
    • Member of Executive Board of TOD Cataract and Refractive SurgeryUnit (2016-2018)

    Research and Publications:

    • Authored 57 original articlesin international peer-reviewed journals
    • Authored 56 articles in national peer-reviewed journals
    • Presented 178 papers at national conferences and 102 papersat international conferences
    • Authored 1 book and 6 book chapters
    • Developed two original surgicaltechniques and the Retrograde GlaucomaTube Implantation technique
    • Served on editorial boardsof various international and national journals

     

    Memberships and Affiliations:

    • Member of American Academyof Ophthalmology (AAO) and EuropeanSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
    • Examiner for European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exams representing Turkey

     

    Awards:

    • Received awards from IstanbulUniversity and TÜBİTAK

     

    Education:

     

    1982

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    1984

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology Specialization Training

    1994

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Associate Professor

    2000

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Professor

     

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Yuval Yasur

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor, specialist in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery

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Birgi Sönmezer

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • 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
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Ugur Yayla

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  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • 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

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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District 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
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Tuğrul Akın

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • 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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Mustafa Ozsutcu

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 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

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Faruk Kaya

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Education

    2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

    2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

    1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

    1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

     

    Publications

    A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 38(8)
    • Pages: 717-722
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

    Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

    • Author: Kaya Faruk
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 40(10)
    • Pages: 832-838
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

    Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 41(9)
    • Pages: 809-813
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

    Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

    Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

    Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

    • Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
    • Year: 2014
    • Volume: 7(4)
    • Pages: 686-688

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

    Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

    B. Book Chapters:

    Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
    • Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Publisher: Springer
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 163-169
    • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

    Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

    • Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
    • Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
    • Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 107-114
    • DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10
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Ugur Tunc

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education and Training:

    • 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
    • 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

    Professional Experience:

    • 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Jesus Jimenez

  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Giray Ersoz

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Medical Intrests

    • Medical retina
    • Cataract surgery
    • Smart lens surgeries
    • Yellow spot disease
    • Retinal disorders due to diabetes
    • Retinal vascular occlusions
    • Intraocular needle treatments
    • Hereditary retinal diseases
    • Chicken black
    • PRP treatment
    • Retinal laser treatments
    • Retinal tear
    • Retinal detachment
    • Epiretinal membrane
    • Macular hole
    • Retinopathy of prematurity
    • Glaucoma (medical treatment)
    •  

    Education

    Istanbul Retina Institute
    Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery Training
    2016, Istanbul / Turkey

    Health Sciences University Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
    Ophthalmology Residency
    2014, Izmir / Turkey

    Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
    Doctor of Medicine Education
    2009, Ankara / Turkey

    Experience

    Koç University Hospital
    2020-2021, Istanbul / Turkey

    Istanbul Retina Institute
    2016-2020, Istanbul / Turkey

    Mardin Kızıltepe State Hospital
    2015-2016, Mardin / Turkey

    Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
    2010-2015, Izmir / Turkey

    Awards

    2010 April Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) Turkey ranked first.
    In July 2016, he was selected for the "Retina - Macula - Vitreous Diseases & Surgery Clinical Researcher" program of Istanbul Retina Institute.
    He has conducted more than 50 scientific studies on retinal diseases, most of which were published in international top class journals.
    With his scientific studies on retinal diseases, he was entitled to become an active member of the Medical Retina Unit and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
    TOD National Congress, 2016 Best Surgical Video Second Prize.
    TOD Retina Research Awards, 2019 Third Prize.
    2019 In 2020, he passed the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exam and became a FEBO (Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology).
    2020 He was entitled to receive the title of Associate Professor in the same year and received the Second Prize in the Best Article Awards of the Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology.
    His instagram account @retina.review, which he established to share information with ophthalmologists about retinal diseases, is followed by over 57 thousand ophthalmologists, mostly from the United States. In addition, this account has been recognized as one of the best accounts sharing information about ophthalmology education by Eyenews.uk.com, a website that publishes on ophthalmology in the UK.

     

     

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Akin Akyurt

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • 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.

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Shukru Sevinchli

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
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Oguzhan Gench

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
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Ibrahim Tuncer

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • "He has experience of over 10,000 surgical cases. He has published 48 scientific articles that are included in international and national scientific indexes, and these articles have been cited more than 250 times. He has also presented 28 papers in international and national scientific meetings. His professional interests are Cataract surgery (Femtosecond laser, Trifocal, EDOF, Multifocal, Toric intraocular lenses) Refractive surgery (Femtosecond laser, Excimer laser, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, SMILE) Oculoplastic surgery (Eyelid aesthetics, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, pterygium) Medical Retina (Macular degeneration) , Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal vascular occlusion, SSR) Glaucoma (Medical and surgical treatment) Strabismus and Amblyopia Filling and Botulinum toxin applications"

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Mehmet Sahin

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Work Experience

    • 2003-2011: Worked in public hospitals.
    • 2011 - Present: Working in the private sector, currently at the Eye Clinic of Private Koru Hospital (Çukurambar).

    Education

    • 1999: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
    • 2003: Completed specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic.

    Specialization

    • Cataract and Other Anterior Segment Surgeries
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Retinal Diseases (Experience with over 30,000 cases)

    Language Skills

    • English

    Professional Memberships

    • TOD (Turkish Ophthalmological Association)
    • TCOD (Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association)
    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
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Baris Yeniad

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bayrampaşa Eye Hospital
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Mehmet Ozbek Eren

  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bayrampaşa Eye Hospital
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Peykan Turkcuoglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medicana Camlica Hospital
  • Dr. Peykan Turkcuoglu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 2003 and completed his ophthalmology residency there in 2015. He specializes in corneal transplantation, eye trauma, vitreoretinal surgery, cataract, strabismus, and laser treatments.

    Dr. Turkcuoglu has worked at respected institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medicana Çamlıca Hospital. He is known for his advanced surgical skills and dedication to patient care. His strong academic background supports his work at leading medical centers.

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