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Best LASIK eye surgery ophthalmologists in Istanbul: TOP 43 doctors

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Levent Akcay
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade

Levent Akcay

Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience

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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Prof Yusuf Yildirim
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Prof Yusuf Yildirim

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

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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Ugur Tunc
Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ugur Tunc

Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience

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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