Yucel Ozturk

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is an ophthalmologist who has performed over 30,000 surgeries. He performs eye procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. Dr. Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He also speaks English.

Specialization and Clinical Focus

Dr. Ozturk treats various eye conditions. He treats optic nerve atrophy — damage to the nerve that carries information from the eye to the brain. He also treats vitreous body destruction, which involves floaters or debris in the clear gel of the eye. Additionally, the doctor treats cataracts.

He performs these procedures:

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
• Retinal detachment surgery
• Vitrectomy — a surgery that removes the vitreous gel to treat retinal problems
• Keratoplasty (corneal transplant)
• Photocoagulation — a laser treatment used to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina
• Both single and double-eye cataract operations

Professional Background

Dr. Ozturk treats patients at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. This JCI–accredited center treats around 50,000 patients annually. He previously practiced at several Turkish medical institutions.

• 2016–2022: Ophthalmologist at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital
• 2012–2016: Resident at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital

Education and Training

Dr. Ozturk completed his medical degree at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. His studies there lasted from 2004 to 2011. He then pursued specialized surgical training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital. He was born in Tirebolu in 1987.

Academic Contributions

The doctor contributes to ophthalmology through scientific research. He has authored 20 publications in total. These include both national Turkish journals and international medical periodicals.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association