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Cafer Tanriverdi

  • 4.3 Good 30 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzincan, 1981

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
    • 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
    • 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
    • 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
    • 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

    Case Experience

    • He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association

    Awards

    • Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019
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Bozkurt Sener

  • 4.3 Good 30 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Levent Ersan

  • 4.3 Good 30 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • 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
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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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Kadir Colakoglu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Kadir Colakoglu is an experienced ophthalmologist with 19 years in the field. He specializes in cataract surgery, corneal refractive surgery, refractive lens surgery, strabismus, oculoplastic surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma.

    He has performed many advanced procedures, such as cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, vitrectomy, and Botox injections. Dr. Colakoglu holds several certificates and accreditations in ophthalmology and is known for his clinical skills.

    He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and Conscious Hypnosis Association. His memberships show his dedication to ongoing learning and quality patient care.

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Levent Akcay

  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • 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
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Digdem Begendi

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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.

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Veysi Oner

  • New
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
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Osman Sevki Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 34 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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Ugur Yayla

  • New
  • 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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Kaan Okan Erdem

  • 3.8 Good 13 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
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Deniz Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • 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

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Tuğrul Akın

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 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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Ahmet Alperen Koc

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • CV

    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

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Jesus Jimenez

  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Doctor Choi Young-je

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Eye Clinic

    Gyeongsang National University Hospital Retina Clinical Instructor

    Ophthalmologist_Retina specialist doctor

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of Yeongnam Retina Society (KRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full Member of the Korean Uveal Society

    Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry

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Doctor Kim Minjae

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Former Doctor of the Department of Public Health

    Former Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic Gangnam Branch Doctor

    Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital

    Korea University Anam Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, External Eye Department/Clinical Instructor of Cataracts

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Optometry

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Doctor Joo Rak-hyeon

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Ophthalmology resident, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full member of Korean External Eye Society (KCS)

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Doctor Kim Eunji

  • New
  • 13 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Ophthalmology resident at Korea University Anam Hospital

    External eye/cataract clinical examination at Korea University Anam Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)

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Doctor Eu Du-ri

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Current doctor of Bright Eye Clinic, Kyobo Tower, Gangnam

    Ophthalmology resident, Samsung Seoul Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    ICL/SMILE certification

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

    Full member of the American External Eye Society (KCS)

    Full member of the American Association for Research in Vision Function (ARVO)

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