Ophthalmoscopy Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Dr. Giray Ersoz is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at Biruni University Hospital. He ranked first in the Turkish Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) among all candidates nationwide. Dr. Ersoz specializes in medical retina and complex vitreoretinal surgery. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

• Published over 50 scientific studies in international medical journals.
• Treats retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic eye diseases.
• Performs cataract surgery using smart lens technology.
• Maintains an educational platform followed by over 57,000 ophthalmologists worldwide.

Dr. Emel Basar is a pediatric eye surgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on complex strabismus, nystagmus, and eyelid plastic surgery for children and adults. Dr. Basar completed international fellowships at the New York Eye and Ear Hospital and Glasgow Tennent Eye Institute.

• Trained at the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Ophthalmology Department.
• Treats double vision, lazy eye, and pediatric tear duct blockages.
• Uses botulinum toxin to manage nystagmus and eye movement paralysis.
• Performs specialized transposition surgery and pupilloplasty.

Dr. Osman Murat Uyar is an ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and complex retinal pathologies. Dr. Uyar focuses on treating retinal detachments, macular holes, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Expertise in retinal imaging including OCTA, FFA, and indocyanine green angiography.
• Performs intravitreal injections and laser photocoagulation for vascular eye diseases.
• Treats specific conditions like retinitis pigmentosa and central retinal artery occlusion.
• Operates at Liv Hospital, which holds TÜV NORD CERT and JCI quality markers.

Dr. Vedat Kaya is an ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. He focuses on cataract surgery, laser operations, and corneal diseases. Dr. Kaya serves as a reviewer for The Cornea journal. He treats complex eye conditions including glaucoma, keratoconus, and uveitis. His practice is based at a JCI-accredited facility known for high surgical safety standards.

• Specializes in cataract diagnostics and ophthalmoscopy.
• Treats retinopathy of prematurity and retinal artery occlusion.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Practices at a hospital with over 13,000 operations performed annually.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Kavak, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1986 Ankara School of Medicine
• 1995, Ankara Hospital (specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 15,000 surgical cases during 19 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)