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Dr. Levent Akduman, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
11710 Old Ballas Road, St. Louis MO, 63141About
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
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 OcclusionsDr. Levent Akduman, M.D.'s Practice location
The Retina Center
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