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

Birth place and date

Konya, 1984

Foreign Languages ​​Known

English, German

Educational Status and Experience

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Associate Professor (2023)

St. Franziskus-Hospital, Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie

Germany, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship (2022-2023)

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2018-2022)

Hatice-Muammer Kocatürk State Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2017-2018)

Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Specialist Doctor (2014-2017)

Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak, Specialization in Medicine (2010-2014)

Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Medical Education (2007-2010)

GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Medical Education (2003-2007)

Kuleli Military High School, Istanbul (1999-2003)

Case Experience

Experience of over 10,000 surgical cases.

Associations of which he is a member

ESOPRS (European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery), Member, 2022

ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), Member, 2021

MRCSEd (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Member, 2021

TOD-GO (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - Young Ophthalmologists Group), Member, 2018

TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association), Member, 2010

Certificates

2016 European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, FEBO, Paris

2019 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Visual Sciences

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Optics and Refraction

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Clinical Science

2021 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Advanced Examination, FICO

2019 Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training, Istanbul

2014 Communication, Anterior Segment and Toric Lens Applications, Prague

Books

Sea Sword

MCQ for International Ophthalmology Board Exams – 2

Chapter 4, Oculoplasty, (2021). Anatolian Bookstore.

Awards

FICO, International Fellowship Scholarship 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2020

Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018

Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and specialises in complex cornea and refractive surgery at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Recognised internationally for research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Authored specialised medical textbooks focusing on corneal health and surgical techniques
• Currently pursuing a PhD to advance clinical outcomes in ocular treatments
• Fellowship-trained in managing difficult corneal disorders and vision correction
• Actively involved in public eye health education and clinical research programmes

Dr Chayanee Potivongsajarn graduated with First Class Honours from Siriraj Hospital before becoming a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO).

• Completed a subspecialty fellowship focused specifically on Cornea and Refractive Surgery
• Earned FICO status – an internationally recognised distinction for ophthalmic clinical knowledge
• Trained at Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailands premier teaching and medical centres
• Practises at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital using advanced corneal care protocols

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on the latest refractive and cataract surgery techniques.

• Trained at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, a leading centre for specialised eye care
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published author on presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses and cataract treatments
• Regular contributor to the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses

Hasan Kiziltoprak is a highly published ophthalmology specialist with a heavy clinical focus on keratoconus and advanced corneal treatments.

• Specialises in keratoconus management using both corneal ring implantation and crosslinking
• Performs complex corneal transplants including DALK and DMEK techniques
• Authored over 40 peer-reviewed research papers on corneal health and tomographic changes
• Published multiple studies specifically on early detection and longitudinal progression of keratoconus
• Practises at Atlas University Hospital following senior roles at major Turkish training hospitals

Professor Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmology specialist at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital with extensive clinical training in complex eye disorders.

• Holds a professorship at Medipol University – one of Turkey's leading medical research institutions
• Completed specialised ophthalmology training at Selcuk University
• Former specialist at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, a major tertiary eye centre
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading specialist in corneal health at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, focusing on advanced treatments for progressive keratoconus.

• Published long-term clinical research on corneal cross-linking outcomes
• Authored definitive book chapters on recent advances in keratoconus diagnosis
• Specialises in precise intraocular lens power calculations for complex eyes
• Member of the medical faculty at Istanbul Medipol University

The doctor completed medical education at Marmara University School of Medicine and further specialized at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital in Turkey. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the International Council of Ophthalmology. The doctor has passed the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

The doctor actively participates in international seminars and congresses, including the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the National Congress of Ophthalmology in Turkey.

The doctor graduated from Akdeniz University School of Medicine and completed career education at İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital in Turkey. Specializing in ophthalmology, the doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the German Ophthalmological Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Certified in advanced procedures such as LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, and scleral fixation techniques, the doctor is also skilled in corneal collagen cross-linking and femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery.

The doctor completed higher and career education at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. Following this, the doctor gained extensive experience in ophthalmology, starting with a role at a military hospital in Sivas. The doctor then completed an internship and served as an assistant professor at Fırat University School of Medicine.

Further academic appointments included assistant and associate professorships at İnönü University School of Medicine. The doctor also worked at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Wilmer Eye Institute. Currently, the doctor is a professor at Biruni University and practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital.

Professor Vedat Kaya is a leading specialist in corneal and refractive surgery at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus. He serves as a peer reviewer for 'The Cornea' journal, ensuring he stays at the forefront of global surgical standards.

• Specialises in anterior segment surgery and corneal disorders
• Published over 60 research papers in international and national medical journals
• Authored a definitive Turkish textbook on wavefront and topography-based laser techniques
• Previously held senior surgical roles at the well-known Beyoğlu Eye Hospital

The doctor specializes in a wide range of ophthalmic surgeries, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with intraocular lens replacement, and LASIK eye surgery. The doctor actively participates in professional meetings, seminars, and congresses worldwide to advance their knowledge and skills.

Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, the doctor is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and Turkish Medical Association.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine and furthered their education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. They are a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association, indicating a commitment to professional development and adherence to medical standards in ophthalmology.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine and completed further training at Göztepe Education and Research Hospital in Turkey and ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. Specializing in ophthalmology, the doctor holds multiple certifications in advanced laser and surgical techniques, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, and Phakic IOLs Surgery. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. The doctor has presented at numerous international congresses, showcasing expertise in refractive and cataract surgery.

Professor Sahin has managed over 30,000 cases involving retinal diseases and anterior segment surgeries at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct vision and improve corneal shape
• Expertise in anterior segment procedures involving the front part of the eye
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Completed his specialist ophthalmology training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on cataract and complex vision correction treatments