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Digdem Begendi
Digdem Begendi
Ophtalmologist
10 years of experience
5.0
33 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Digdem Begendi

Ophtalmologist
10 years of experience
Dr. Digdem Begendi is an ophthalmologist who specializes in procedures such as cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and strabismus treatment among others. She has published articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.Read more
Mehmet Tahir Sam
Mehmet Tahir Sam
Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience
5.0
4 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya

Mehmet Tahir Sam

Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience

Place and Date of Birth

  • Merzifon, 1972

Language Skills

  • English

Education and Experience

  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English)1996
  • Okmeydanı Education Research 2000
  • Malatya SSK Regional Hospital 2004
  • Bucak State Hospital 2009
  • Antalya Medical Park Hospital 2009-2023

Membership

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya, Antalya Branch Board of Directors

Certificates

  • Artisan Iris
  • Claw Lens Application
  • EVRS Vitroretinal Surgery Applications
  • iSCRS
  • AAO

Seminars

  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya Live Surgery 2012
  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association National Congress Live Surgery 2014
  • TOD Congress Antalya Oculoplasty Moderation 2015
  • TOD Winter Symposium Strabismus Moderation 2016
  • Family Physicians Association Eye Examination Seminars 2017-2018
  • Flight Physicians Association Eye Seminars 2019

Case Experience

  • Experience of over 27.000 surgical cases

Number of Scientific Publications

  • Over 20 international and national oral notifications
  • Live surgery instructor
  • More than 10 national and international scientific publications
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Anat Loewenstein
Anat Loewenstein
Ophtalmologist
29 years of experience
4.4
146 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Anat Loewenstein

Ophtalmologist
29 years of experience

Professor, specialist of ophthalmology

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Elyia Levinger
Elyia Levinger
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.4
146 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Elyia Levinger

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience

accreditations:

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

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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Karaca Umut
Karaca Umut
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
5.0
4 reviews

Karaca Umut

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
Stefan Pieh
Stefan Pieh
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.6
146 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Stefan Pieh

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Stefan Pieh is an Austrian ophthalmologist specializing in refractive eye surgery, teaching at the Medical University of Vienna and heading the Eye Refractive Surgery Center. He has experience in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and is a honorary member of several ophthalmological societies, including the Vienna Ophthalmological Society, the Austrian Ophthalmological Society, the Association of Austrian Eye Surgeons, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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Ebru Gorgun
Ebru Gorgun
Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience
4.3
30 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Ebru Gorgun

Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience

Birthplace and Date

Ankara, 1975

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

Case Experience

13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

Associations Membership

Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

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Rupert  Menapace
Rupert Menapace
Ophtalmologist
44 years of experience
4.6
146 reviews
Austria, Vienna
Wiener Privatklinik

Rupert Menapace

Ophtalmologist
44 years of experience

Professor Rupert Menapace is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and optometrist, specializing in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment and reconstructive surgery. He holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree, has been awarded the professional title of "University Professor" in Ophthalmology, and is one of the top five cataract specialists in the world according to expertscape.com.

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Zeynep Alkin
Zeynep Alkin
Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
4.7
47 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Zeynep Alkin

Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
CLINICAL POSITIONS HELD GENERAL OPHTHALMOLOGY 1999-2003 Resident in Ophthalmology Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 2003-2010 Specialist in Ophthalmology Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey MEDICAL RETINA AND VITREORETINAL SURGERY 2010-2011 Research Fellow Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States 6 2011-2015 Clinical Fellow Retina Department, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 2015-2019 Assistant Professor Retina Department, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey 2019-2021 Assistant Professor World Eye Hospital, Etiler, Istanbul 2021-Present Read more
Kaan Okan Erdem
Kaan Okan Erdem
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
3.8
13 reviews

Kaan Okan Erdem

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
Hungary, Budapest
Liv Duna Medical Center
Kadir Colakoglu
Kadir Colakoglu
Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience
4.9
23 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Kadir Colakoglu

Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience
Dr. Kadir Colakoglu is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, corneal refractive surgery, refractive lens surgery, strabismus, oculoplastic surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma. He is proficient in performing operations including cataract surgery with IOL replacement, injections, LASIK eye surgery, vitrectomy, and more. He is a member of several professional unions and has been awarded numerous certificates for his knowledge and skills in the field of ophthalmology.Read more
Ugur Yayla
Ugur Yayla
Ophtalmologist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Ugur Yayla

Ophtalmologist
10 years of experience

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

Prof Yusuf Yildirim

Ophtalmologist
15 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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Tuğrul Akın
Tuğrul Akın
Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience
4.9
23 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Tuğrul Akın

Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience

Dr. X graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey and Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey. He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association.

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Birgi Sönmezer
Birgi Sönmezer
Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience
3.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Birgi Sönmezer

Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience

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

Ugur Tunc

Pediatric eye doctor
9 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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Jesus Jimenez
Jesus Jimenez
Ophtalmologist
40 years of experience

Jesus Jimenez

Ophtalmologist
40 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
Mustafa Ozsutcu
Mustafa Ozsutcu
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Mustafa Ozsutcu

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience

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
Faruk Kaya
Ophtalmologist
26 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Faruk Kaya

Ophtalmologist
26 years of experience

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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Akin Akyurt
Akin Akyurt
Ophtalmologist
29 years of experience
4.9
23 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Akin Akyurt

Ophtalmologist
29 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

The doctor is a graduate of Istanbul University School of Medicine and has completed fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS, and have certifications in LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery and corneal topography analyzing. They have completed a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis and have attended several conferences and meetings, including the 42nd annual meeting of the European Pediatric Ophtalmological Society, World Ophtalmology Congress and Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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