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Melis Kabaalioglu Guner, MD, FEBO

Ophthalmology, Eye Care
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
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Overall Rating
4.7 out of 5
Get to know

Melis Kabaalioglu Guner, MD, FEBO

I'm a uveitis and medical retina specialist. After my residency, I worked as a comprehensive ophthalmologist for two years. Then I completed a one-year research fellowship at UTSW, one-year uveitis fellowship at Mayo Clinic and one-year medical retina fellowship at University of Kentucky.

Education & Training

MD
Marmara University Medical School | Istanbul | 2013
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic | Uveitis | Rochester | 2022
University of Kentucky | Medical Retina | Lexington | 2023
Residency
Istanbul University (Capa) Medical School | Ophthalmology | Istanbul | 2018

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Age-Related Macular Degeneration | Diabetic Retinopathy | Uveitis

Certifications

ECFMG, uropean 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."

Patient Comments

Dec 3, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr. Guner was very attentive and caring. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. Best doctor!

Nov 6, 2023

5 out of 5
Clean facility, excellent care from physician, as well as clerical staff

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