Ali Riza Cenk Celebi

Areas of Interest

Corneal Diseases and Treatments

Limbal stem cell transplantation

Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

Seton implant surgeries

Lacrimal Duct Disorders and Surgery

Scarless Endoscopic DCR (Dacryocystorhinostomy)

Medical Retina

Intravitreal injections

Eyeglass and Contact Lens Applications

Basic and advanced contact lens fitting

Routine Infant and Pediatric Eye Health

Myopia progression control with specialized lenses

Orbital Diseases and Surgery

Orbitotomy, enucleation, and exenteration procedures


Education

Undergraduate:
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1999 to 2005
(Class Rank: 3rd in the Term)

Medical Specialty (Residency):
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, 2005 to 2010
(Ranked 11th in Turkey in the September 2005 Medical Specialty Examination – TUS)

Assistant Professorship:
Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, 2014 to 2018

Subspecialty (Fellowship):
Harvard University, Faculty of Medicine – Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Glaucoma Department, 2016

Associate Professorship:
Interuniversity Board (ÜAK), 2018 to 2023

Master’s Degree:
IMU – Biological Data Science, 2019 to 2022
(GPA: 3.94/4.00 – Top Student of the Term)
Specialization: Data Science

Master’s Degree:
University of Helsinki – AI Specialist in Healthcare, 2020

Professorship:
Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, 2023 to 2025


Professional Experience

2010:
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

2011 to 2012:
Kayseri Military Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic

2011 to 2013:
Niğde State Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic

2014 to 2024:
Acıbadem University Atakent Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

2016:
Harvard Medical School – Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Glaucoma Fellowship

2024 to 2025:
Acıbadem Healthcare Group Maslak Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic


Professional Memberships

-Turkish Medical Association (TTB)

-Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

-Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD) – Active Member, Glaucoma Unit

-Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD) – Active Member, Ocular Infections Unit

-Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD) – Executive Board Member and Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit

-American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

-European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

-European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE)

-International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)

-Black Sea Ophthalmological Society (BSOS)

-American European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgeons (AECOS)

-American College of Surgeons (ACS)

-International College of Surgeons (ICS)

-European Glaucoma Society (EGS)

-World Glaucoma Association (WGA)

-Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)

-Asia-Pacific Teleophthalmology Society (APTOS)

Awards and Certifications

-Ranked 11th in Turkey in the September 2005 Medical Specialty Examination (TUS)

-International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – “Basic Science Assessment in Ophthalmology including Optics and Refraction” Certification (2010)

-International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – “Clinical Science Assessment in Ophthalmology” Certification (2010)

-USMLE Certification No: 0758-512-8 (Step 4)

-European Board of Ophthalmology Certification (FEBO), 2015

-Turkish Board of Ophthalmology Certification, 2016

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2015)

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2016)

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2018)

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2019)

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2020)

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2021)

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2022)

-Acıbadem University Academic Achievement Award (2023)

-International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – “The Advanced ICO Examination” Certification (2017) (FICO)

-Best Presentation Award, Egyptian Society of Ophthalmology, Continuous Ophthalmic Education Committee, February 2022

-Loyal Membership Award, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, April 2022

-Second Highest Impact Factor Study Award, Turkish Ophthalmological Association, May 2022

-Second Best Original Study Award, Turkish Ophthalmological Association, November 2023

- 58 International Articles and 15 Books