On 1, 2 and 3 October we are very pleased to welcome, for the first time, the ophthalmologist Assoc. Dr. Hasan Arifoglu. The authoritative ophthalmologist from the Okan University Hospital in Istanbul will conduct FREE CONSULTATIONS for Bulgarian patients with eye diseases on October 1 and 2, 2021 in the city of Istanbul. Sofia, and on October 3 in Sofia. On October 1 and 2 in Istanbul and on October 2 and 2 in Kardzhali. He will be visiting at the invitation of the Manager of ZIC "Medical Karadži" - Zvezdelina Lutfi and within the framework of the initiative of the Health Information Center to provide access to the most innovative and modern technologies in medicine.
All patients with eye diseases can benefit and have a free consultation with the ophthalmologist about the treatment options for their disease. Those wishing to take advantage of the FREE consultation with the specialist can call the health centre on 0879 977 402 and 0878 500 940, and book an appointment.
The free consultations with Dr. Hasan Arifoglu are aimed at:
- patients with already established diseases
- patients needing a second opinion
- patients interested in treatment abroad, in particular Turkey
Who is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Arifoglu?
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arifoglu completed his Master's degree at Erciyes University. He studied there from 1997 to 2003. He did his internship in Ophthalmology at Ankara Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital/ Ankara Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi/ 2005-2010. In 2017, she became an "Assistant Professor" at Okan University - Okan Üniversitesi. In the same year, he received the degree of "Associate Professor" in Ophthalmology - ÜAK.
Professional experience
During the years that Dr. Arifoglu grew professionally, he practiced in some of the most prestigious teaching and research hospitals:
- 2005-2010 - Ankara Ataturk Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara - Assistant Doctor
- 2010-2011 - Ankara Eye Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara - Specialist
- 2011-2012 - Kachkar State Hospital, Rize - Specialist
- 2012-2017 - Kayseri Teaching and Research Hospital, Kayseri - Specialist
- 2017-present - Okanagan University - Associate Professor PhD
The main clinical areas of interest of Dr. Hasan Arifoglu include:
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Astigmatism
- Myopia
- Retinal problems
- Visual impairment
- Eye inflammations
- Strabismus
- Retinal detachment
- "Yellow spot" disease
- Macular hole
Those wishing to take advantage of the opportunity for a free consultation with Dr. Hasan Arifoglu on 1 and 2 October 2021 in Sofia, and on 3 October in Kardzhali, should make an appointment in advance at:
- Telephones: 0879 977 402 or 0878 500 940
- to request their desired appointment online at https://www.medikara.bg/.
Patients will have to provide on the spot the medical records and imaging tests that have been done so far.
Please note that no physical examinations will be performed during the consultation. Free consultations are based on the medical records currently available to the patient.
