Dr. Levent Akduman, M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Levent Akduman, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(15)
11710 Old Ballas Road, St. Louis MO, 63141
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Levent Akduman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Akduman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Akduman can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Akduman can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care. Dr. Akduman completed two fellowships subspecializing in uveitis/inflammatory eye diseases (fellowship at Washington University, St. Louis MO) and Vitreoretinal surgery (fellowship at Barnes Retina Institute/Washington University, St. Louis, MO). He practiced and taught at Saint Louis University, Department of Ophthalmology for 16 years. He a has published over 70 peer review articles, over 20 book chapters, was co-editor in two books, and has participated in several nationwide clinical studies on Retinal diseases as principal or co-investigator. Dr. Akduman has been listed among the Best Doctors (2017) nominated and voted by his peers in the field.

Education and Training

Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi

HACETEPPE UNIV 1988

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

Male English, Turkish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Age Related Macular DegenerationRetinal DetachmentMacular Diseases (Macular, Hole, Macular Pucker, etc)Ocular TraumaVitreous DisordersRetinopathy of PrematurityDiabetic RetinopathyRetinal Vascular Occlusions

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Professor Saint Louis University 2015 - 2017

Awards

  • Best Doctors in America 2017 Best Doctors, Inc. 

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Birth Defects
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology  
  • American Uveitis Society  
  • American Society of Retina Specialists  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • EyeCare Volunteer By Amrican Academy of Ophthalmology

Areas of research

Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Occlusions

Dr. Levent Akduman, M.D.'s Practice location

The Retina Center

11710 Old Ballas Road, -
St. Louis, MO 63141
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Saint Louis, MO 63104
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1755 S GRAND -
ST LOUIS, MO 63104
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