Education

• Prof. in Ophthalmology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey - 2017 - 2023 Erciyes University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Turkey.

Thesis: The role of vitreoretinal surgery in the management of diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.

• Assoc. Prof. in Ophthalmology, Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey - 2014 - 2017 Okan University is a modern and innovative university that offers high-quality education and research.

Thesis: The efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF agents in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

• Specialist in Ophthalmology, Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey - 2005 - 2010 Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital is a leading hospital that provides comprehensive and specialized health care services.

Thesis: The comparison of strabismus surgery outcomes in children and adults.

• M.D. in Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey - 1997 - 2003 Erciyes University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Turkey.
• Diploma in Science, Kayseri High School, Kayseri, Turkey - 1993 - 1997

Research positions

• Research Fellow: University of Chicago, 2015, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Senuu Hariprassad
• Research Assistant: Erciyes University, 2017-2023, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Acar
• Research Assistant: Okan University, 2014-2017, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Murat Irkec

Selective Work Experiences

• Ophthalmologist (online) in the treatment of international patients, 2019- present
• Ophthalmologist in the treatment of eye diseases and disorders, Okan University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Murat Irkec, 2017- present.
• Ophthalmologist in the treatment of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, Kayseri Training and Research Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Acar, 2012-2017
• Ophthalmologist in the treatment of strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology, Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Selim Doganay, 2010-2012
• Ophthalmologist in the treatment of general ophthalmology and emergency cases, Rize Kackar State Hospital, Rize, Turkey. Supervisor: Dr. Ahmet Yilmaz, 2010-2011

Publications & Articles

Hasan Basri Arifoglu, Mehmet Akif Acar, Senuu Hariprassad, “The impact of vitreoretinal surgery on diabetic retinopathy and macular edema: a systematic review and meta-analysis”, Ophthalmology, Vol 128, Issue 4, 2021.

Hasan Basri Arifoglu, Murat Irkec, Selim Doganay, “The long-term outcomes of anti-VEGF therapy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a real-world data analysis”, Eye, Vol 35, Issue 2, 2021.

Hasan Basri Arifoglu, Selim Doganay, Ahmet Yilmaz, “The comparison of strabismus surgery outcomes in children and adults: a retrospective cohort study”, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Vol 58, Issue 1, 2021.

Hasan Basri Arifoglu, Mehmet Akif Acar, Murat Irkec, “The prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy in Turkey: a population-based study”, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, Vol 172, 2020.

Honors & AWARDS

• The Gazi Eye Foundation Scientific Incentive Award, 2014.
• The European Vitreoretinal Society Fellowship Course Certificate, 2016.
• The Turkish Ophthalmology Society Young Ophthalmologist Award, 2017.
• The Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society Best Paper Award, 2018.
• The Okan University Excellence in Teaching Award, 2019.