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Memorial Göztepe Hospital offers specialized care for Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, supported by advanced diagnostic tools like AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI and 512-slice CT imaging. The facility features 19 operating rooms and a dedicated neurosurgery team, including Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal, a neurosurgeon with extensive experience in cerebrovascular diseases and training at George Washington University and São Paulo Institute of Neurological Sciences.
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Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.
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Medipol Acibadem District Hospital is a JCI-accredited multispecialty hospital, the 11th in the Medipol Education and Health Group. It specializes in medical oncology, orthopedics, gynecology, and weight loss surgery. The hospital uses the da Vinci robot system for advanced surgeries.
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital specializes in comprehensive retinal care, with Prof. Yusuf Yildirim leading advanced treatments for Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. Prof. Yildirim holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and specializes in minimally invasive retinal procedures, including advanced diagnostics and therapeutic interventions.
BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital is a private multispecialty facility in Istanbul, Turkey. It offers care in oncology, cardiology, fertility, and pediatrics. The hospital is a smart building with LEED Gold certification. It opened in 2019 as part of the Bahat Health Group. The group has served patients since 1994. The medical team includes 100 doctors and over 1,000 employees.
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Dr. Sumet Supalaset is an expert ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Supalaset graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University. He treats complex eye conditions like keratoconus and glaucoma.
Intrarat Hospital is an ISO 9001:2015-certified hospital in Bangkok. It treats 100,000 patients each year across its main specialties. The hospital focuses on orthopedics, internal medicine, cardiology, and pediatrics.
Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in complex eye conditions, bringing extensive experience from multiple high-volume ophthalmology departments.
Dr. Yasar Dag is an ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and strabismus. Dr. Dag previously served as a specialist at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a JCI-accredited university hospital affiliated with Istanbul Aydın University. It excels in neurosurgery, plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, and oncology. The hospital also holds ISO certification and Center of Excellence designations in robotic, colorectal, and bariatric surgery.
Place and Date of Birth
Ankara, 1980
Foreign Languages
English
Education and Experience
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization)
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician)
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor)
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor)
Number of Scientific Publications
Over 50 scientific publications
Clinical Experience
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases
Procedures Performed
Books/Book Chapters
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: \"Vision Problems\" (2021)
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: \"The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice\" (2021)
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: \"Strabismus Examination\" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya is a specialized ophthalmology clinic treating around 30,000 patients each year. It is part of the Dunyagoz Hospital Group and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. Its core strengths are ophthalmology, orthopedics and neurology.
Dr. Semra Coskun has performed over 5,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. She is an eye surgery specialist focusing on cataracts and retinal conditions. Dr. Coskun provides care in English, Serbian, and Albanian. She was trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine.
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya is a specialized ophthalmology clinic treating around 30,000 patients each year. It is part of the Dunyagoz Hospital Group and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. Its core strengths are ophthalmology, orthopedics and neurology.
Prof. Osman Sevki Arslan pioneered two original surgical techniques for corneal procedures and leads the Eye Clinic at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.
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.
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital is Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital, certified by TÜV Hessen. It holds JCI and ISO accreditation and treats over 300,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialty is orthopedics, with the first EOS device in Turkey for low-dose imaging.
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.
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir is a private ophthalmology clinic serving nearly 73,000 patients each year. It specializes in eye care and corneal transplantation. The clinic holds a Turkish government International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
\nAccreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.
\nPublications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.
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Bright St. Mary Eye Clinic is a specialist ophthalmology center in Gangnam, Seoul. It focuses on laser vision correction, cataract care, and glaucoma management. The clinic treats both adults and children. It has been a long-running provider of refractive surgery in South Korea. The medical team includes 17 doctors. Many trained at Yonsei University and Samsung Medical Center.
The facility opened in 2000. It has dedicated surgery and examination centers across four floors. The clinic holds ISO 9001 certification. Surgeons use the SCHWIND ATOS platform with CenTrax centration technology. They also use the ELITA femtosecond laser for vision correction. The team has published research in the journal Ophthalmology and Therapy.
Specialists offer Smart SMILE, SILK SMILE, and 2-Day LASEK procedures. Cataract surgery options include multifocal and EDOF intraocular lenses. For dry eye, the clinic provides AquaCell IPL therapy. International patients get English-language help during consultations and diagnosis. Post-operative care includes personalized eye-drop plans and healing checks.
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The team has completed over 15,000 surgeries to date. Single-surgery success rates for retinal detachment reach 90%. Vitrectomy success rates range from 85% to 100%. Prof. Dr. Erakgün is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also belongs to the European Vitreoretinal Society. The clinic uses advanced techniques like suprachoroidal viscopexy and Tenon patch grafts.
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The clinic reports a success rate of 85% to 90%. All partner hospitals are NABH-approved. International patients come from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The clinic offers visa support, airport transfers, teleconsultations, and English-language medical reports.
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Dr. Byung-hee Lee is a neurosurgeon at RE:YOUTH Clinic in South Korea. He is a founding member of the Korean Society of Interventional Neurology. He also helped found the Korean Stroke Society. Dr. Lee treats complex conditions like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and cerebral aneurysms.
RE:YOUTH is the only clinic in Korea offering arterial stem cell therapy. It operates in partnership with Yonsei BH Clinic. Specialties include regenerative medicine, anti-aging, and treatment of chronic diseases.
Dr. Yusuf Yildirim is an ophthalmologist who has performed 10,000+ cataract surgeries. He practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Yildirim holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma. He treats complex eye conditions using corneal transplantation techniques like DALK and DMEK.
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital is a JCI-accredited multispecialty hospital, the 11th in the Medipol Education and Health Group. It specializes in medical oncology, orthopedics, gynecology, and weight loss surgery. The hospital uses the da Vinci robot system for advanced surgeries.
Dr. Ibrahim Ziyal is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base tumors, pituitary surgery, and cerebrovascular conditions. Dr. Ziyal served as the Head of Neurosurgery at Marmara University for over a decade. He completed clinical research fellowships at George Washington University and the São Paulo Institute.
Memorial Göztepe Hospital is the 13th hospital of the Memorial Health Group, with over 25 years of experience. Its main specialties are cancer care, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, and neurology. The hospital spans 81,000 m² with 127 outpatient clinics and 19 operating rooms.