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Prof. Dr. Ayşe Öner, a leading ophthalmologist in Kayseri, Turkey, offers advanced retina surgery and pioneering gene therapies for complex eye diseases.
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Öner – Ophthalmology Specialist
Professor of Ophthalmology and pioneering stem cell researcher. Graduated 7th from Çukurova University (1996). Belgium trained (2006). FEBO certified (2008). Turkey’s FIRST retinal stem cell study (2016) – world-recognized! 150+ publications with 1000+ citations. 160+ conference presentations. Book editor. 20+ international congress speaker. Acıbadem University faculty. 29 years experience. Fluent English.
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Öner - Ophthalmology Professor and Stem Cell Pioneer
Prof. Dr. Ayşe Öner is a distinguished ophthalmology professor and world-recognized stem cell therapy pioneer with extraordinary academic credentials and research achievements spanning 29 years. Born in Adana in 1973, she graduated from high school with honors and began medical education at Çukurova University Medical Faculty in 1990, graduating 7th in her class in 1996.
Professional Journey
She earned a position in the Ophthalmology Department at Erciyes University Medical Faculty through the medical specialization exam and completed her residency in 2002 with a thesis on 'Pattern Electroretinography in Myopia: Ganglion Cell Layer and Macular Functions.' During residency, she established the electrophysiology laboratory at Erciyes University, demonstrating research leadership early in her career. Following specialization, she continued as a teaching assistant at Erciyes University, focusing on medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, and ocular electrophysiology.
To enhance her retina expertise, she completed a 3-month fellowship at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Retina Unit in 2003. She also received observer training at Catholic University of Leuven Ophthalmology Department, Belgium under Prof. Anita Leys in 2006, and at Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, USA in 2007.
Academic and Research Achievements
She achieved Associate Professor title in 2008 and Professor title in 2013. She is a FEBO (Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology) since 2008 and has Turkish Ophthalmology Board Certification since 2012.
She pioneered stem cell therapies in Turkey, conducting Phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials for retinal and optic nerve diseases. Her landmark 2016 publication on stem cell implantation in retinitis pigmentosa was among the world's first and has 26 citations by 2021.
Current Practice
Currently, she practices at Acıbadem Health Group, including Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Atakent Hospital and Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital, and continues research at Acıbadem Labcell for stem cell studies.
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 1995
- Medical Degree - Çukurova University Medical Faculty, 1996 (Graduated 7th in class)
- Ophthalmology Residency - Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 2000
- Ophthalmology Residency - Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 2002
- Observer Training - Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, USA, 2007
- PhD Candidate in Stem Cells - Betül Ziya Eren Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (GEN-KÖK), 2020-present
Professional Achievements
- 1973: Born in Adana
- Graduated from high school with honors
- 1996: Graduated 7th in class from Çukurova University Medical Faculty
- Established electrophysiology laboratory at Erciyes University during residency
- 2002: Completed ophthalmology residency with thesis on pattern electroretinography in myopia
- 2002-2019: Teaching staff at Erciyes University Medical Faculty Ophthalmology Department
- 2003: 3-month fellowship at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Retina Unit
- 2006: Observer training at Catholic University of Leuven Ophthalmology Department, Belgium under Prof. Anita Leys - international retina disease training
- 2008: Achieved Associate Professor (Doçent) title
- 2008: Passed European Ophthalmology Qualification Exam - achieved FEBO (Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology) designation
- 2012: Turkish Ophthalmology Board Certification
- 2013: Achieved Professor (Profesör) title - highest academic rank
- 2013-2019: Professor at Erciyes University Medical Faculty Ophthalmology Department - supervised 7 resident theses, held numerous administrative positions
- 2013-2016: Phase 1 clinical trial - Turkey's FIRST stem cell study in retinal diseases published in 2016!
- 2016: Landmark publication on subretinal adipose-tissue derived mesenchymal stem cell implantation in advanced stage retinitis pigmentosa - FIRST from Turkey on stem cell applications, among world's first! 26 citations by 2021!
- 2015: Selected by Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) as 'SOE Conference Speaker' from numerous applicants - presented 'Stem Cell Therapies in Retinal Degenerations'
- Completed Phase 2 and Phase 3 stem cell studies in retinal and optic nerve diseases with published results
- Pioneered stem cell treatment implementation in Turkey - participated in numerous Ministry of Health meetings on stem cell regulations
- 2019-present: Left university voluntarily to join Acıbadem Health Group
- Currently: Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University Atakent Hospital + Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital + Acıbadem Labcell for stem cell research
- 2020-present: PhD candidate in Stem Cells at GEN-KÖK (Betül Ziya Eren Genome and Stem Cell Research Center) - thesis stage
- 70+ international + 80+ national scientific publications by end of 2021 - nearly 1000 citations!
- 40+ international + 120+ national conference presentations!
- 12 book chapters authored + Editor of 'Ocular Electrophysiology' book!
- 20+ international + 90+ national congress speaker engagements!
- Married 25 years, mother of 2 daughters
- Fluent English speaker
- Practice in Kayseri - Erenköy area
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Intravitreal Injections (Eye Injections)
- Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment
- Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
- Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Yellow Spot Disease)
- Gene Therapy for Hereditary Retinal Diseases (e.g., Luxturna)
- Retinal Detachment Surgery (Vitrectomy)
- Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
- Macular Hole Surgery
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Medical Retina
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Premature Retinopathy (ROP)
- Ocular Electrophysiology
- Stem Cell Therapies for Retinal and Optic Nerve Diseases
- Gene Therapy for Hereditary Retinal Diseases
- Retinal Detachment Surgery
- Macular Hole Surgery
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment
- Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
- Intravitreal Injections
- Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
- Retinal Vein Occlusion Treatment
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