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Prof. Dr. Afsun Sahin

Prof. Dr. Afsun Sahin

Cornea Specialist
Istanbul, Turkey
20+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Prof. Dr. Afsun Sahin is one of the famous Eye Diseases (Ophthalmology).
  • He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 with honors.
  • Between 2009-2011, he specialized in cornea and ocular surface diseases at Harvard Medical School.
  • He received the title of associate professor in 2012.
  • He has received a number of national and international awards (ARVO-Asia Travel Fellowship Grant Award, Gazi Eye Foundation 'Best Scientific Paper Award', ARVO Collaborative Research Fellowship Award, ICO Helmerich Fellowship Award, ICO WOC Fellowship Award, Royal College) for his outstanding work. of Ophthalmologists Best Reviewer Award, Turkish Academy of Sciences Outstanding Young Scientist Award ).
  • With the support of TÜBİTAK, TÜBA and,ARVO, he established his own research group in the field of cornea and ocular surface diseases.
  • He is associated with Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) and a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
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  • Prof. Dr. Afsun Sahin is one of the famous Eye Diseases (Ophthalmology).
  • He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 with honors.
  • Between 2009-2011, he specialized in cornea and ocular surface diseases at Harvard Medical School.
  • He received the title of associate professor in 2012.
  • He has received a number of national and international awards (ARVO-Asia Travel Fellowship Grant Award, Gazi Eye Foundation 'Best Scientific Paper Award', ARVO Collaborative Research Fellowship Award, ICO Helmerich Fellowship Award, ICO WOC Fellowship Award, Royal College) for his outstanding work. of Ophthalmologists Best Reviewer Award, Turkish Academy of Sciences Outstanding Young Scientist Award ).
  • With the support of TÜBİTAK, TÜBA and,ARVO, he established his own research group in the field of cornea and ocular surface diseases.
  • He is associated with Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) and a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD).
Prof. Dr. Levent Akcay

Prof. Dr. Levent Akcay

Ophthalmologist
Istanbul, Turkey
18+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Prof. Dr. Levent Akcay is one of the famous ophthalmologists in Turkey.
  • He is experienced with more than 35,000 surgical cases during 22 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.
  • He did graduation from Uludağ University, School of Medicine and postgraduation from Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training).
  • The doctor is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society.
  • His area of interest is in a Multidiode-diode laser for DCR, Alcon Cachet Phakic IOL, Intracorneal ring, and i-Lasik.
  • The doctor has various publications under his name.
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  • Prof. Dr. Levent Akcay is one of the famous ophthalmologists in Turkey.
  • He is experienced with more than 35,000 surgical cases during 22 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.
  • He did graduation from Uludağ University, School of Medicine and postgraduation from Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training).
  • The doctor is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society.
  • His area of interest is in a Multidiode-diode laser for DCR, Alcon Cachet Phakic IOL, Intracorneal ring, and i-Lasik.
  • The doctor has various publications under his name.
Prof. Leader Teskin

Prof. Leader Teskin

Cardiac Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
22+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Prof. Leader Teskin is a well-known Cardiovascular surgeon with 20 years of experience.
  • He completed Cardiovascular Surgery Specialization Training from Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital in 1999 and Medicine Medical Doctor Education from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1990.
  • His area of expertise is in Minimally invasive coronary surgery, Minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery, and Ascending and abdominal aorta.
  • He also specializes is in Aneurysm surgery and endovenous procedures and Carotid artery disease surgery.
  • The doctor has various publications under his name.
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  • Prof. Leader Teskin is a well-known Cardiovascular surgeon with 20 years of experience.
  • He completed Cardiovascular Surgery Specialization Training from Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital in 1999 and Medicine Medical Doctor Education from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1990.
  • His area of expertise is in Minimally invasive coronary surgery, Minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery, and Ascending and abdominal aorta.
  • He also specializes is in Aneurysm surgery and endovenous procedures and Carotid artery disease surgery.
  • The doctor has various publications under his name.
Prof. Nese Guney

Prof. Nese Guney

Medical Oncologist
Istanbul, Turkey
22+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Prof. Nese Guney is a well-known Medical Oncology in Turkey.
  • She completed Medical Oncology Specialization Training from Istanbul University Capa Medical Faculty in 2008 and Internal Diseases Specialization Training from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 1998, İstanbul / Turkey
  • She also completed Trakya University Faculty in 1993.
  • Her area of interest is in Breast Cancer, Lung cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancers, Head and Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors, Pancreatic Cancer, and Liver Cancers
  • She is an active member of the Galatasaray High School Association, American Association of Clinical Oncology, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
  • The doctor has various publications under her name.
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  • Prof. Nese Guney is a well-known Medical Oncology in Turkey.
  • She completed Medical Oncology Specialization Training from Istanbul University Capa Medical Faculty in 2008 and Internal Diseases Specialization Training from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in 1998, İstanbul / Turkey
  • She also completed Trakya University Faculty in 1993.
  • Her area of interest is in Breast Cancer, Lung cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancers, Head and Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors, Pancreatic Cancer, and Liver Cancers
  • She is an active member of the Galatasaray High School Association, American Association of Clinical Oncology, and Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
  • The doctor has various publications under her name.

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Which hospitals in Istanbul have the top doctors in various specialities?

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