Melis Kabaalioglu Guner, M.D., FEBO
Areas of Interest
Age-Related Macular Degeneration | Diabetic Retinopathy | Uveitis
Primary Practice Location
UofL Health – Eye Institute
Kentucky Lions Eye Center
301 East Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-0550 Get Directions
Kentucky Lions Eye Center
301 East Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-0550 Get Directions
Get to know
Melis Kabaalioglu Guner, M.D., FEBO
Melis Kabaalioglu Guner, M.D., FEBO, is a uveitis and medical retina specialist. After her residency, she worked as a comprehensive ophthalmologist for two years, then she completed a one-year research fellowship at UTSW, one-year uveitis fellowship at Mayo Clinic and one-year medical retina fellowship at the University of Kentucky.Education & Training
M.D.
Marmara University Medical School | Istanbul | 2013
Marmara University Medical School | Istanbul | 2013
Residency
Istanbul University (Capa) Medical School | Ophthalmology |
Istanbul | 2018
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic | Medical Retina | Rochester | 2022
University of Kentucky | Medical Retina | Lexington | 2023
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Age-Related Macular Degeneration | Diabetic Retinopathy | Uveitis
Certifications
ECFMG, European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Awards
Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation Grant
ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) Travel Grant
Philosophy
"I'm particularly interested in diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and uveitis. I also enjoy performing cataract surgeries and involving in the education of residents. I've been working on many research projects since my residency. A couple examples are imaging features of choroidal melanoma, artificial intelligence in diabetic retinopathy, angiography and flare correlation in uveitis."
Kentucky Lions Eye Center
Patient Comments
Mar 25, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Guner is amazing.
Mar 10, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Guner and her entire staff were very respectful, professional and knowledgeable!
Mar 6, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Guner was very nice and I look forward to working with her. My eyes are precious and she understands.
Mar 1, 2025
4.6 out of 5
This was my first visit with this physician. She is one of the most patient-centered, engaged, and engaging healthcare professionals I've ever seen. I have already strongly recommended her to my rheumatologist (as a good place to refer patients who need ophthalmic care). I look forward to my next encounter with Dr. Guner.
Feb 23, 2025
4.4 out of 5
Very happy with all the medical care I have received from the U of L since I moved to Kentucky. This is the only doctor I've seen and I am very happy with her (Melis Guner, MD).
Dec 30, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Guner has an excellent knowledge and professional manner.
Oct 20, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Guner and staff treated my issues with great care.
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