Dr. Basak Can

OphthalmologyPediatric Eye Specialist
Kansas City, MO

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Strabismus
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Pediatric Cataracts
Genetic Eye Conditions
Pediatric Glaucoma

About Me

Dr. Basak Can is a pediatric ophthalmologist at Children’s Mercy who cares for infants, children, and adolescents with eye alignment, visual development, and complex ocular conditions. Families meet a calm, patient-centered physician who explains findings clearly and builds practical plans tailored to each child’s needs—whether that means glasses, patching, medications, or surgery. She works closely with orthoptists, pediatric specialists, and schools to support vision and learning.

Dr. Can completed medical school at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, ophthalmology residency at Uludağ University, and fellowships at University Hospitals Eye Institute (Case Western Reserve University) and Children’s Mercy Hospital. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. Her interests span common pediatric concerns like strabismus and amblyopia as well as cataracts, uveitis, and genetic or corneal disorders seen in older children. Parents value her steady communication and the way she involves the whole family in care.

Training

  • Ophthalmology

    Uludağ University

    Residency
  • MD

    Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
KS, MO, OH
License Numbers
04-50455, 2023019937, 35.140559

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