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1. Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier
Prof. Dr. Rıfat Rasier graduated as the second-ranked student from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2004. During his medical education and ophthalmology residency, he trained internationally at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in the United States, Städtisches Klinikum Kemperhof Koblenz in Germany, and The Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College in the United Kingdom.
In 2007, he obtained equivalency from the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom and became eligible to practice medicine with Full Medical Registration. Alongside his ophthalmology training, he completed his master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at Boğaziçi University in 2009.
Continuing his professional development without slowing down, Rasier completed his ophthalmology specialization in 2010 at Bilim University. In 2012, he fulfilled his compulsory service at Kırklareli State Hospital. In 2016, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Ophthalmology.
In 2017, he completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Boğaziçi University with a GPA of 4.0. As a result of his research at the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory of Boğaziçi University, Rıfat Rasier developed a method that enables corneal incisions made during cataract surgery to be sealed using laser welding at the end of the operation.
In current cataract surgeries, incisions are typically left open or sutured at the end of the procedure. Through laser tissue welding experiments, successful results were achieved in closing these incisions without sutures using laser technology. With this system, tissue can be welded and sealed from a distance of 2 millimeters without direct contact, using a specific wavelength. This technique allows the incision to be closed without stitches, reducing the risk of infection and shortening the duration of the surgery.
Rıfat Rasier’s work has been published internationally as a book titled “Infrared Lasers for Corneal Tissue Welding.”
He currently provides medical services at his private clinic in Istanbul Şişli Nişantaşı.
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berkay Akmaz
Ophthalmology Specialist – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berkay Akmaz was born in İzmir in 1985. Due to his father’s profession, he spent his primary school years in different cities. He began his education at Gülhane Military Medical Faculty in 2003 and graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2010 with the title of Medical Doctor.
In 2010, after ranking 25th in Turkey in the Medical Specialty Examination (TUS), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Berkay Akmaz was admitted to the Department of Ophthalmology and Surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital and began his residency. He completed his specialization training in 2014.
Between 2014-2019, he worked as an Ophthalmology Specialist at Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, he participated in the “Vitreoretinal Surgical Techniques Mini-Fellowship Program” in Germany. Between 2019-2021, he continued his work at Manisa City Hospital.
In 2021, after successfully passing the Chief Assistant Examination, he was appointed as Chief Assistant at the Ophthalmology Clinic of İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital. In the same year, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Ophthalmology and Surgery by the Council of Higher Education.
After receiving a TÜBİTAK postdoctoral research fellowship, he conducted scientific research for one year as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University Hospital in the United States, one of the most advanced research centers in Ophthalmology and Surgery. During this period, he worked in the Cornea, Cataract, Ocular Surface, and Refractive Surgery units and participated in numerous surgical and clinical practices.
In 2017, he successfully passed the European Board Examination held in Paris and was awarded the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and the FEBO title.
In 2017, he successfully passed the International Council of Ophthalmology examinations in Optics & Refraction, Basic Sciences, and Clinical Sciences. In 2018, he earned the FICO (Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology) title by passing the advanced examination.
He has authored more than 40 scientific articles, translations, book chapters, and editorial works published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. With thousands of surgical procedures throughout his career, he continues to provide high-quality care using advanced technology and equipment.
Certificates and Titles
- International Council of Ophthalmology Optics & Refraction Certificate – 2017
- International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Sciences Certificate – 2017
- International Council of Ophthalmology Clinical Sciences Certificate – 2017
- European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FEBO Title – 2017
(Consilium Europaeum Ophthalmologiae Diploma in Ophthalmologia)
(Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology) - International Council of Ophthalmology Advanced Certificate and FICO Title – 2018
(Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology) - Associate Professorship Certificate – 2021
He currently provides medical services at his private clinic in İzmir Alsancak.
3. Dr. Murat Saylık, MD
1996 Dr. Murat Saylık, who graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in , completed his ophthalmology specialization training in 2000 at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. During his specialization, he focused on refractive surgery, cataract, and corneal diseases, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in these fields.
He began his professional career at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, where he carried out significant work in cataract and refractive surgery. He later moved to the private sector, working in various eye hospitals and specializing in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal diseases.
Dr. Saylık’s areas of interest include refractive surgery methods such as LASIK, LASEK-PRK, Phakic IOL, ICL, Astigmatic Keratotomy, and Cross-Linking. He is also experienced in bladeless cataract surgery using femtosecond laser (including monofocal, multifocal, toric, and accommodative IOL implantation). In the treatment of presbyopia, he provides solutions for both near and distance vision problems through laser applications using the Supracor method.
Within the scope of his academic work, Dr. Saylık has numerous articles published in national and international journals and continuously updates his knowledge and experience by closely following developments in the field of ophthalmology. He also participates as a speaker in various congresses and symposiums, sharing knowledge with his colleagues.
He is currently actively working at Sinan Göker Eye Group in Istanbul Şişli.
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yasin Şakir Göker
I was born in Ankara in 1984. I completed my high school education at Kuleli Military High School. I completed the first 5 years of my medical education between 2003–2008 at Gülhane Military Medical Faculty.
I completed the 6th year of my medical education (internship) at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and graduated in 2009. While continuing my compulsory service at Ankara Gölbaşı Ertuğrul Gazi Health Center, I ranked 37th in Turkey in the Medical Specialty Examination and began my ophthalmology residency at the Ministry of Health Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
Between 2010–2014, I completed my specialization training with my thesis titled “The Effect of Perifoveal Pseudocysts on Anatomical Success in Macular Hole Surgery.” I worked for a short period as an Ophthalmology Specialist at Çerkezköy State Hospital. Between 2015–2020, I worked as a specialist physician at another major eye hospital in Turkey, the Ministry of Health Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital. In the same clinic, I was awarded the title of Associate Professor in Ophthalmology in 2020. Between 2020-2022, I worked at another eye hospital, Ankara Dünya Eye Hospital.
During my residency at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, I examined thousands of patients and received training in many refractive procedures such as Clear Lens Surgery, PRK – Trans-PRK (No Touch) Laser, Femtosecond Laser Flap Surgeries (LASIK), Third Generation Laser Treatment (SMILE), phakic intraocular lens implantation, and secondary intraocular lens implantation.
Since 2016, I have worked as a retina specialist at Ulucanlar Eye Hospital, performing numerous vitreoretinal surgeries including retinal detachment surgery, macular hole and epiretinal membrane surgeries, and vitreous hemorrhage procedures. During this period, I examined and treated thousands of retina patients. In 2018, I received training at the Venice Ophthalmology Summer School led by Prof. Dr. Edoardo Midena. I have many scientific publications in national and international journals.
In 2022, I established my own clinic in Ankara Yenimahalle and currently continue my practice there.
5. Dr. Ömer Takeş, MD
Dr. Ömer Takeş graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2010. He completed his specialization training at Dokuz Eylül University in 2015.
After completing his specialization, he worked at İzmir Çiğli Regional Training Hospital from 2015 to 2018. He then continued his career at İzmir Private Kaşkaloğlu Eye Hospital until 2022.
He has more than 50 national and international publications and presentations.
Since 2022, he has been providing medical services at his private clinic in İzmir Alsancak.
6. Dr. Hikmet Tutarlı, MD
Dr. Hikmet Tutarlı, a graduate of Çukurova University, began his professional career in 2007. He has 15 years of experience, knowledge, and expertise in ophthalmology.
Between 2007–2013, he worked at Private Fomara Bursa Eye Health Medical Center. From 2013 to 2022, he served as an Ophthalmology Specialist at Private VM Medicalpark Bursa Hospital.
He stands out particularly in cataract surgery, smart lens (premium intraocular lens) applications, and eyelid surgeries.
He currently provides medical services at his private clinic in Bursa Nilüfer.
