Medici per Chirurgia della cataratta (un occhio) all'estero — Pagina 4

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.

Il medico si è laureato presso l'Università Uludağ, Facoltà di Medicina, e ha completato la formazione specialistica presso l'Ospedale di Formazione e Ricerca Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal. Con 32 anni di servizio attivo, il medico ha una vasta esperienza in oftalmologia, avendo gestito oltre 55.000 casi chirurgici. Il medico ha contribuito significativamente al campo con 201 pubblicazioni scientifiche e articoli.<\/p>

Le affiliazioni includono l'Accademia Americana di Oftalmologia, la Società Europea di Chirurgia Plastica e Ricostruttiva Oftalmica, la Società Turca di Oftalmologia, la Società di Oftalmologia delle Repubbliche Turche e l'Associazione Medica Turca.<\/p>

Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.

She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.

Dr. Osman Sevki Arslan is an ophthalmologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He developed three original surgical techniques, including the innovative Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation. Dr. Arslan served as the founding Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• Served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Authored over 100 original articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Represented Turkey as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in laser refractive surgery and phacoemulsification for cataract treatment. Dr. Cekmeceli completed specialized surgical training at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida. He also studied refractive techniques at Moscow University Eye Institute.

• Performs complex retinal detachment surgery and corneal transplants.
• Treats conditions including strabismus, uveitis, and vitreous body destruction.
• Is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center and 420 beds.

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He has performed over 30,000 surgeries and authored 20 national and international publications.

He earned his medical degree at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2011). He trained at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He then worked at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital (2016–2022).

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanin Suwan is a glaucoma surgery specialist. She provides glaucoma, general ophthalmology, and cataract care.

She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Her academic profile is listed on Mahidol University’s research portal.

Her publications cover glaucoma, angle-closure mechanisms, and OCT angiography. These include “Pseudophakic angle-closure from a Soemmering ring,” which describes a rare mechanism of pseudophakic angle closure.

Dr. Asker Bulut is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Atakoy in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases in ophthalmology. Dr. Bulut holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University. He treats complex eye conditions, including cataracts and oculoplastic concerns.

• Specializes in cataract surgery with multifocal lens and IOL implantation.
• Performs oculoplastic surgery and prosthetic eye procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and its Young Ophthalmologists Unit.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Dr. Nawat Watanachai is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreous, retina, and cataract care. He provides comprehensive eye care. He is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

He has published in academic journals. His research covers retinal diseases, outcomes of retinal procedures, and other ophthalmic topics.

Dr. Deniz Kilic has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures in Turkey. He is a specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. Dr. Kilic focuses on cornea and refractive surgery. He completed his clinical fellowship at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany. Dr. Kilic holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma.

• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO).
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and SmartSight laser eye surgeries.
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr. Ugur Tunc is an ophthalmologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Tunc specializes in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and retinal disorders. He has authored 18 peer-reviewed publications in international and national medical journals.

• Winner of the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the ESCRS.
• Awarded second prize for research on artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Dr. Agon Rrusta has performed over 10,000 successful anterior and posterior segment eye surgeries. He is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. Dr. Rrusta is a PhD candidate specializing in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. He won an SOE Grant for training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

• Specializes in LASIK, Trans PRK, and complex eyelid procedures like blepharoplasty.
• Treats diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and ocular oncology cases.
• Member and presenter at major societies including EURETINA, ASCRS, and the AAO.
• Holds certifications in selective laser trabeculoplasty and wetlab phaco surgery.

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina. He specializes in touchless TransPRK and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. He trained at the University Clinical Center of Sarajevo. Dr. Rizvanolli focuses on laser vision correction for patients with thin corneas. He works at the first clinic in Kosovo to offer TransPRK SmartSurface technology.

• Performs non-invasive surface ablation to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Treats progressive corneal diseases using laser-assisted cross-linking protocols.
• Expert in therapeutic laser procedures and keratoconus diagnosis.
• Educates the public on eye disease prevention through health campaigns.

Dr. Erkan Unsal is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. He has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases. Dr. Unsal treats conditions like cataracts and keratoconus. He is an associate professor focused on national and international clinical research.

• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Authored over 50 scientific publications in ophthalmic medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).