CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Dr Duygu Tez is a specialist ophthalmologist at Adem and Havva Medical Center who trained at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

• Certified in Bausch & Lomb surgical excimer laser systems for vision correction
• Completed specialised post-graduate training in managing astigmatism and corneal surface diseases
• Published clinical research on astigmatism and complex keratoconus management
• Held a master's programme in healthcare institutions management from Beykent University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly publishing specialist in refractive surgery who uses advanced corneal topography to improve LASIK outcomes.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Istanbul Tema Hospital
• Published research on Scheimpflug-Placido disc topography for precise tear film and corneal assessment
• Expert in managing corneal astigmatism using practical marking and surgical techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish specialist centre

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with over 27,000 successful surgical cases managed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Acts as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in advanced ocular techniques
• Holds specialised certification in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
• Served on the Board of Directors for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published more than 10 scientific papers on national and international eye care outcomes

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with specialised training in refractive surgery from London, Japan, and the USA. He leads eye care at Intrarat Hospital, specialising in laser vision correction and corneal health.

• Completed a certificate in LASIK and SMILE surgery in London
• Trained in cornea and refractive surgery at Kyoto University in Japan
• Held a clinical observership at UCLA in the United States
• Published research on transepithelial PRK and femtosecond laser safety
• Performs both standard LASIK and minimally invasive ReLEx SMILE

The doctor is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over a decade of experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the doctor has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures. The doctor completed post-graduation from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialised ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with formal fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery from Khon Kaen University.

• Completed a dedicated sub-board fellowship in refractive surgery
• Focuses on correcting vision using laser-based techniques
• Earned his Doctor of Medicine from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Holds an Ophthalmology Certificate from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Expertise includes managing corneal health alongside vision correction

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California.

• Trained specifically in refractive surgery and summit microkeratome techniques
• Expert in using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for precise patient imaging
• Member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced eye imaging and surgical outcomes
• Current Professor at Biruni University with extensive clinical research background

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed 900+ eye treatments and currently leads the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in laser refractive surgery for correcting vision
• Focuses on LASIK techniques specifically for mild-to-moderate astigmatism
• Completed advanced post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training Hospital
• Previously a founding partner of Maya Eye Hospital and a long-term specialist at World Eye Hospital

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi holds high-level certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology in Optics and Refraction. He serves on the executive board for the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit at the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Expertise in corneal diseases and advanced contact lens fitting for vision correction
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 58 international articles and authored 15 medical books

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 successful eye surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in advanced laser techniques including LASIK, SMILE, and femtosecond procedures
• Earned the Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma for complex ocular cases
• Awarded second place for best clinical poster at the ESCRS conference in London
• Published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and trains the next generation of eye surgeons

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center who holds a Certificate in Forefront Refractive Surgery from the London Vision Clinic.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Specialises in LASIK, SMILE, and Presbyond techniques for vision correction
• Former instructor at the Centre of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Expertise in ocular surface health and dry eye management from training in Japan
• Awarded 1st degree Honours for her medical degree from Mahidol University

Dr Digdem Begendi specialises in high-precision eye surgery using IntraLase and femtosecond laser technology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on advanced laser iridotomy and complex refractive corrections
• Extensively published in peer-reviewed journals for her research in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed her specialist training at Akdeniz University
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital – a gold standard for safety

Dr Yoonjung Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon who leads refractive care at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Specialises in SMILE LASIK and 1:1 customised vision correction planning
• Former Clinical Faculty member at Hallym University Medical Center
• Full member of the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Focuses on tailored surgical approaches for complex astigmatism cases
• Member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology

Curriculum Vitae

Place and Date of Birth

• Hendek , 1980

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1998-2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Medical Training)
• 2007-2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Specialization)
• 2016 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Associate Professorship)

Case Experience

Over 10.000 surgical cases.

Certificates

• Cornea and Refractive Surgery (Excimer Laser) Course
• SMILE Laser Surgery Courses
• Interlase Femto-LASIK (i-LASIK) Training Certificate
• IFS Femtolaser Cataract Suit Training Certificate
• Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplantation) Course
• Nidek Quest Excimer Laser Certificate
• Cornea Bank Medical Directorship Certificate
• Certificate for the Treatment of High Astigmatism with Femtolaser
• Certificate for Keratoconus Corneal Ring with Femtolaser
• Certificate for Keratoplasty/Corneal Tunnel with Femtolaser
• International Strabismological Association Course for the Treatment of Strabimus
• Applied Strabismological Surgery Course
• Periorbital Plastic Surgery, Botox and Fillers Course
• Oculoplasty Course
• Applied Glocoma Surgery Course

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly accomplished eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical procedures during his career.

• Completed a specialised Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a Diploma from the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) with advanced certification
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Elected member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh