Dr. Altuğ Çetinkaya

Dr. Altuğ Çetinkaya brings a well-rounded expertise in ophthalmology, particularly in the subspecialty of oculoplastic surgery. His academic foundation was laid at Hacettepe University where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree, graduating in 1998. He pursued further specialization at Başkent University's Faculty of Medicine, sharpening his focus on ophthalmology from 2000 to 2004, which led to his qualification as an Ophthalmologist.

His quest for excellence in the field took him to the University of Cincinnati, where he honed his skills in oculoplastic, orbital, and reconstructive surgery from 2006 to 2008. Following this, Dr. Çetinkaya expanded his expertise to include neuro-ophthalmology, studying under esteemed professionals in the field. His commitment to academic growth was evidenced by his establishment of the Oculoplastic Surgery Unit at Başkent University, where he also served as an Associate Professor in Ophthalmology from 2009 to 2012.

Dr. Çetinkaya's credentials are further solidified by his successful completion of the USMLE examinations, the acquisition of an ECFMG certificate, and a professional license to practice in Ohio, gained after passing the USMLE Step 3. His academic accolades include a professorship in ophthalmology awarded in 2021, and an associate professorship obtained in 2011. He has been recognized by the European Board of Ophthalmology, having earned the prestigious FEBO title.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çetinkaya has actively contributed to the medical community. His roles have included serving as the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Yuksek Ihtisas University since 2023, and as a member of various committees and executive boards within the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Moreover, he has been an advisor for the ECFMG-IAN and has held consultative roles for the TOD's Young Ophthalmologists Group.

Dr. Çetinkaya's scholarly work is extensive, with over 40 publications in peer-reviewed journals and numerous presentations at international forums. His research contributions have been recognized internationally, with significant citations. His commitment to education is also noteworthy, as illustrated by his multiple awards in teaching and education. His professional memberships span notable organizations, including the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery.

• M.D.: Ophthalmology, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Faculty of Medicine, 2021.
• Residency: Ophthalmology, Dünyagöz Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, 2012-2019.
• Residency: Ophthalmology, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Hospital, Turkey, 2009-2012.
• Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati, USA, 2008-2009.
• Senior Residency: Oculoplastic, Orbital, and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Cincinnati, USA, 2006-2008.

• Private Practice, Maidan Business Center, 2019.
• Dünyagöz Hospital, Ankara Oculoplastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgery Unit, 2012-2019.
• Founder of the Oculoplastic Surgery Unit, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Hospital, 2009-2012.
• Specialist Doctor, Ophthalmology, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Hospital, 2004-2005.
• Assistant Doctor, Ophthalmology, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Hospital, 2000-2004.
• Assistant Doctor, Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TC Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1999-2000.

• Best poster award, International Symposium of Ophthalmology, Shantou, China, 2002.

• 1998 - Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• 2005 - American Academy of Ophthalmology
• 2009 - Ohio State Medical Association
• 2010 - European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

• Cetinkaya A, Akman A, Akova YA, et al. World Glaucoma Congress 2005, July 6-9, Vienna, Austria.
• Karabay G, Nacar A, Cetinkaya A, et al. 4th Asian-Pacific International Congress of Anatomists 2005, September, Kusadasi, Turkey.
• Akman A, Cetinkaya A, et al. American Academy of Ophthalmology 2005, October 15-18, Chicago, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Brannan PA, et al. ARVO 2007, May 6-10, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Kersten RC, et al. ASOPRS 2007, November 9-10, New Orleans, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. American Academy of Ophthalmology-Turkish American Ophthalmology Society Meeting 2007, November 10-13, New Orleans, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Kulwin DR, et al. AAO 2008, November 8-11, Atlanta, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Brannan PA, et al. ESOPRS 2008, June 13-14, Lucerne, Switzerland.
• Cetinkaya A, Brannan PA, et al. ASOPRS 2008, October, Atlanta, GA, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Kulwin DR, et al. ASOPRS 2009, October 21-22, San Francisco, California, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Kersten RC, et al. ESOPRS 2010, September 9-11, Munich, Germany.
• Cetinkaya A, Kersten RC, et al. AAO 2010, October 16-19, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ESOPRS 2011, September 15-17, Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy.
• Cetinkaya A, Yazici B, et al. AAO 2011, October 22-25, Orlando, Florida, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Yazici B, et al. ASOPRS 2011, October 21-22, Orlando, Florida, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, Yazici B, et al. Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology / SOE 2012, April 13-16, Busan, South Korea.
• Cetinkaya A, Yazici B, et al. Orbital Society Symposium 2012, September 14-15, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Cetinkaya A, Yazici B, et al. ASOPRS 2012, November 8-9, Chicago, IL, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ASOPRS 2013, November 14-15, New Orleans, LA, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ASCRS 2014, April 25-29, Boston, MA, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. 1st European Meeting of Young Ophthalmologists 2014, July 11-12, Porto, Portugal.
• Bernardini F, Cetinkaya A, et al. ASOPRS 2014, October 16-17, Chicago, IL, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ASOPRS 2015, November 12-13, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ESOPRS 2016, September 15-17, Athens, Greece.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ASOPRS 2016, October 13-14, Chicago, IL, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ESOPRS 2017, September 14-16, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ESOPRS 2018, September 13-15, Bucharest, Romania.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ASOPRS 2018, October 25-26, Chicago, IL, USA.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ESOPRS 2019, September 13-14, Hamburg, Germany.
• Cetinkaya A, et al. ASOPRS 2019, October 10-11, San Francisco, CA, USA.

• Çetinkaya A, Oto S, Aydın P. The impact of dark adaptation on photoscreening. J AAPOS. 2002; 6:315-318.
• Akbulut A, Tayanç E, Çetinkaya A, Akman A, Oto S, Akova YA, Aydın P, Haberal M. Results of cataract surgery in renal transplantation patients. Eye 2003; 17:346-349.
• Yaycıoğlu AR, Akova YA, Kart H, Çetinkaya A, Yılmaz G, Aydın P. Posterior scleritis in psoriatic arthritis. Retina 2003; 23:717-719.
• Kılıç Müftüoğlu İ, Aydın Akova Y, Çetinkaya A. Clinical spectrum and treatment approaches in corneal burns. Turk J Ophthalmol 2015; 45:182-7.
• Bernardini FP, Cetinkaya A, Capris P, Rossi A, Kaynak P, Katowitz JA. Orbital and periorbital extension of congenital dacryocystoceles: suggested mechanism and management. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2016; 32:e101-4.
• Juniat V, Golnik KC, Bernardini FP, Cetinkaya A, Fay A, Mukherjee B, Pakdel F, Skippen B, Saleh GM. The ophthalmology surgical competency assessment rubric (OSCAR) for anterior approach ptosis surgery. Orbit 2018; 14:1-4.