DR. ALI RIZA CENK CELEBI

Prof. Dr. Çelebi has built a distinguished academic and clinical career in ophthalmology, combining advanced surgical practice with strong research and teaching contributions. He has held senior academic positions at leading universities and hospitals in Turkey and has received international subspecialty training in glaucoma at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is widely recognized for integrating data science and artificial intelligence into modern ophthalmic practice.

Areas of Expertise

• Cataract surgery and premium (“smart”) intraocular lens implantation
• Refractive laser procedures (LASIK and other corneal laser surgeries)
• Keratoconus management and corneal diseases
• Limbal stem cell transplantation and corneal transplantation (keratoplasty)
• Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, including MIGS, seton implants, and laser/cyclodestructive techniques
• Eyelid aesthetics and functional blepharoplasty
• Tear duct surgery (endoscopic DCR)
• Medical retina and intravitreal injections
• Advanced contact lens fitting and pediatric eye care, including myopia-control strategies

Education & Certifications

• Medical Degree (M.D.) with additional BSc/MSc academic training
• Advanced Glaucoma Fellowship – Harvard Medical School
• International certifications including:
• FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology)
• ICO Certifications (Basic, Clinical, Advanced – FICO)
• Turkish Board of Ophthalmology
• USMLE
• FICS, FACS, MRCSEd

Professional Experience

• Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Acıbadem University School of Medicine and later at İstinye University / Liv Hospital Topkapı
• Served for nearly a decade (2014–2024) at Acıbadem University Atakent Education and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology
• Completed a short-term Glaucoma Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School (2016)
• Practiced at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic (2024–2025) prior to joining Liv Hospital
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed international publications on corneal imaging, keratoconus, intraocular lens calculations, ocular microbiology, and machine-learning applications in ophthalmology
• Recipient of multiple academic achievement awards from Acıbadem University

Prof. Dr. Çelebi is internationally active in applying artificial intelligence and data science to ophthalmology and is a frequent speaker on AI-assisted clinical workflows, contributing to the future of precision eye care.