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Dr. Damla Culha, MD, is a highly skilled ophthalmologist based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 10 years of clinical experience. She is currently practicing at Memorial Şişli Hospital, where she specializes in:

Strabismus (eye misalignment) and its surgical treatment
Pediatric ophthalmology
Cataract surgery
Corneal disorders and contact lens therapy
Management of amblyopia (lazy eye) in children and adults

Educational Background

Dr. Culha has a strong academic foundation in medicine and ophthalmology:

Graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, in 2007
Completed her ophthalmology residency at Cumhuriyet University Hospital, Sivas, Turkey, from 2011 to 2015
Earned the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) diploma, signifying her proficiency in the field
Successfully passed the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) exams in Visual Sciences, Optics and Refraction, and Clinical Ophthalmology

Procedures performed by the doctor

Brachytherapy

$4800 - $4800

Discectomy

$9000 - $9000

Radioiodine therapy

$2500 - $2500

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

$10000 - $10000

Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot

$7500 - $9500

Thyroid resection

$6000 - $6750

Hemorrhoidectomy

$3500 - $6000

Whipple surgery

$17000 - $20000

Immunotherapy

$1253 - $2543

High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)

$9900 - $12000

Stomach cancer surgery

$8500 - $15000

Enucleation of eye

$2070 - $2070

Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)

$6000 - $14000

Transnasal resection of tumor

$15000 - $18000

Сervix Conization

$1500 - $1500

Breast cancer surgery

$5340 - $7500

Bone marrow transplantation

$57500 - $77500

Melanoma surgery

$3500 - $5000

Trachelectomy (cervicectomy)

$9500 - $9500

Gastric bypass

$3391 - $3391

Mammoplasty

$5000 - $5500

Vagus nerve stimulation

$22000 - $30000

Lung cancer surgery

$10700 - $12500

Tummy tuck

$4200 - $5800

Craniotomy

$13000 - $17000

Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)

$3750 - $3750

Gastric balloon

$4500 - $4500

Surgical treatment of scoliosis

$15000 - $29000

Radiotherapy

$2000 - $7150

Knee Arthroscopy

$9500 - $12500

Liver transplant

$50000 - $50000

Removal of liver cancer

$12000 - $18000

Cochlear implant placement

$24000 - $32000

Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from an unrelated donor

$77500 - $77500

Brain tumor removal

$12000 - $20000

Esophagectomy

$7500 - $15000

Lymphadenectomy

$4000 - $6000

Umbilical hernia repair

$5000 - $5000

Facelift

$5500 - $3500

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

$3000 - $3500

CyberKnife

$4750 - $6450

Nephrectomy

$7000 - $13500

Rhinoplasty (nose job)

$3128 - $4203

Mastectomy

$4000 - $9000

Subtotal thyroidectomy

$6500 - $8000

Small intestine resection

$6000 - $8000

Hysterectomy (uterus removal)

$4900 - $7000

Childbirth

$3500 - $4000

Physiotherapy

$200 - $400

Shoulder replacement

$15000 - $17000

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)

$2000 - $3500

Removal of spinal cord tumor

$14000 - $17500

Stomach resection

$9500 - $11000

Autologous bone marrow transplantation

$32500 - $32500

Laminectomy

$9500 - $11000

Liposuction

$1500 - $2000

FUE hair transplant

$2500 - $2300

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery

$25000 - $29000

SIRT therapy

$24000 - $24000

Gamma Knife

$4300 - $4300

Stereotaxic surgeries

$12000 - $12000

Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)

$4500 - $5500

Prostatectomy

$10000 - $15000

Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy

$18000 - $20000

Ankle joint replacement

$10000 - $15000

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

$6500 - $9000

Breast reconstruction surgery

$4700 - $8000

Resection of gallbladder

$7500 - $9000

Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from a related donor

$57500 - $57500

Breast lift

$3300 - $4200

Rotator cuff repair surgery

$10000 - $12500

Coronary angiography

$1500 - $2200

Stem Cell Therapy

$6500 - $7500

Lumpectomy

$4000 - $5000

Removal of colon cancer

$7500 - $15000

Da Vinci Robotic System

$2500 - $5000

Kidney transplant

$18000 - $18000

Professional Experience

Dr. Culha’s professional journey includes various esteemed institutions:

Currently serving as an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul
Previously worked at Liv Hospital Ulus (2022–2024) and Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2019–2021)
Held positions at Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital (2017–2019) and Tirebolu State Hospital in Giresun (2015–2017)
Gained early experience as a general practitioner in Ordu and Sivas from 2007 to 2011

Academic Contributions

Dr. Culha is actively involved in academic and research activities:

Authored and co-authored articles in national and international ophthalmology journals
Presented papers and posters at various ophthalmology conferences
Contributed chapters to ophthalmology textbooks
Completed a thesis on amblyopia (lazy eye) in children during her residency

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Culha’s clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of ophthalmic conditions:

Diagnosis and treatment of strabismus (crossed eyes) in both children and adults
Management of amblyopia (lazy eye), especially in pediatric patients
Performing cataract surgeries to restore vision clarity
Treatment of corneal diseases and fitting of contact lenses
Comprehensive pediatric eye care, including early detection of visual impairments

Publications and Research

Dr. Culha has contributed to the field of ophthalmology through her research and publications:

Published articles on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus in peer-reviewed journals
Presented findings at national and international ophthalmology conferences
Authored chapters in ophthalmology textbooks, focusing on pediatric eye disorders

Patient Care Philosophy

Dr. Culha is dedicated to providing compassionate and patient-centered care:

Emphasizes clear communication and patient education to ensure informed decision-making
Demonstrates empathy and understanding, particularly when working with children and their families
Offers personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs
Provides services to international patients, including online pre-consultations
Receives positive feedback from patients for her attentive and thorough approach

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Culha is an active member of several professional organizations:

Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
International Strabismological Association (ISA)
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)

FAQs

Is Dr. Damla Culha board-certified?: Yes, she holds the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) diploma and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) exams.
What types of surgeries does she perform?: Dr. Culha specializes in cataract surgery and strabismus (eye alignment) surgery.
Does she treat international patients?: Yes, Dr. Culha provides services to international patients and offers online pre-consultations.
How long is the typical hospital stay for eye surgeries?: Most eye surgeries, such as cataract procedures, are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day.
What languages does she speak?: Dr. Culha is proficient in English and Turkish, facilitating communication with a diverse patient population.

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Turkey,

Jul 28, 2024

viv

Sol gözümde dışa kayma ve göz tembelliği vardı. 2003 yılında ameliyat olmuştum ancak hiç verim alamadım ve ümidimi kaybetmiştim. İnsanlarla göz teması kurmaktan çekiniyordum ve özgüvenim kırılmıştı. İnsanların banamı diyorsun diyip arkaya bakması beni çok üzüyordu. Geçen yıl Damla hanımı internetten gördüm ve muayene olmaya gittim. Mükemmel birisi. İyi niyetli ve temiz kalpli. İlk muayenede tereddütsüz ameliyata karar verdim.Daha önce ameliyat olmuş olmam nedeniyle göz kasım yeni müdehale için uygun olmayabilirdi ancak elinden geleni yapacağını söyledi.Hastane şartlarıda çok iyiydi.Bu yorumu yazdığım şu an Ameliyat olalı 8 ay oldu şaşılığım %90 üzeri düzeldi. Özgüvenim arttı. İnsanlarla göz teması kurabiliyorum artık Damla hanım gibi hem mükemmel bir hekim hem de iyi kalpli birisine denk geldiğim için kendimi şanslı hissediyorum. Umarım yolu ve bahtı hep açık olur…

Turkey,

May 19, 2023

Ceyhun

Damla Hanim'a Liv Ulus hastanesinde kayma ameliyatı oldum. Gozum gercekten sıkıntılı bir gözdü. Uzaga bakarken dışa yakına bakarken ise içe kayıyordu. Detayli muayenesinde olurunu olmazını her şeyi sabırla anlatti kendisi ve ben ameliyat olmaya karar verdim. Ameliyatim başarıyla gerçekleşti. Ben gözündeki sorunu dogdugundan beri taşıyan biriyim ve ilk kez kendisine guvenip de bir doktorun gozume dokunmasina izin verdim. Sabrı, durustlugu, nezaketi inanılmaz bir guven verdi bana. Sonuctan cok memnunum. Hayatimda ilk kez gozumu kendime dert edinmedigim bir surec yasiyorum ki bu Damla Hanim sayesinde. Cerrahi yetenegi kadar bana ameliyat oncesi ve sonrasinda gosterdigi ilgi ve sabir da cok onemliydi. Su anda cok mutluyum ve kendisine buradan tekrar tesekkur etmek istiyorum.

Turkey,

Oct 15, 2022

seitug

Sadece şunu söyleyebilirim ki Damla Hanım ile yollarımız iyi ki kesişmiş Duane sendromum vardı (Sol gözümde içe doğru şaşılık) Çok stresli bir şekilde gitmiştim muayne olmaya, Ne olacak? Nasıl olacak? Damla Hanım sorularımı tek tek bütün sakinliği ile cevapladı. Stresimi en min. Seviyeye indirdi. 7 Ekimde ameliyatımı oldum bugün 1 hafta ve gayet durumum iyi sonuçtanda çok memnunum. Damla hanım’a çok ama çok teşekkür ediyorum

Turkey,

Sep 18, 2022

hüseyn

4.5 yaşındaki çocuğumuzun dışa kayma sorunu için kendisine gittik internetteki araştırmalarimiz sonucunda şaşılık için en ideal doktorun kendisi olabileceğini düşündük, sağolsun bize detaylıca Açıklamaları yaptı, hasta ile ilgili.gecmis tüm bilgileri dinledi İstanbulda ikamet ediyor saniz bu alanda bence düşünmeden tercih edilebilecek doktor

Turkey,

Jul 29, 2022

İlbaş

Hem yakını hem uzağı görmekte zorluk yaşıyordum yakın gözlüğü taşımak zor geliyordu. Damla hanım ikisi bir arada lens ayarladı çok rahat ettim. Doktor hanım çok ilgili ve her şeyi tek tek sakince anlatan bir doktor tekrardan çok teşekkür ediyorum. Lenslerimle çok rahatım.