Prof. Dilek ERKAN
Snapshot Highlights
- Over 35 years of dedicated medical practice.
- Expert in Ophthalmology with extensive experience in pediatric ophthalmology and diplopia.
- Held leadership positions, including Head of Ophthalmology Department.
- Published extensively with 39 international and 44 national peer-reviewed articles.
- Active member of prestigious international ophthalmology societies.
Professional Experience
2014 – Present: Ophthalmology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
2011 – 2013: Ophthalmology Specialist at Dünya Göz Etiler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
2002 – 2011: Head of the Ophthalmology Department at 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
1992 – 2011: Lecturer in the Ophthalmology Department at 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
1989 – 1991: Ophthalmology Specialist (Compulsory Service) at Samsun Public Hospital, Samsun, Turkey.
1983 – 1984: Practitioner Physician (Compulsory Service) at Çankaya Government Physician, Ankara, Turkey.
1982 – 1983: Practitioner Physician (Compulsory Service) at Çaycuma Central Health Center, Zonguldak, Turkey.
Education and Qualifications
1992: Earned Associate Professor title from 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
1984 – 1988: Specialist Training at Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.
1976 – 1982: Completed Medical Training at Ankara University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.
Scientific Contributions
- Authored 39 articles in international peer-reviewed journals, significantly contributing to ophthalmology research.
- Published 44 articles in national peer-reviewed journals, advancing local medical knowledge.
- Presented 9 full announcements at international scientific events, sharing expertise globally.
- Delivered 28 full announcements at national scientific events, fostering domestic medical discourse.
Professional Affiliations and Development
- Member of the Turkish Medical Association.
- Active member of The Turkish Ophthalmology Society (TOD).
- Dedicated member of the Diplopia Unit.
- Affiliated with the European Strabismological Association (ESA), indicating specialization in strabismus and binocular vision.
- Completed advanced training at Moorfields Eye Hospital Diplopia Clinic, London (1995).
- Undertook specialized training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Diplopia at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, London (1995).