Dr. Leyla Yavuz Saricay

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Boston, MA

Areas of Expertise

Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Complex Corneal Disease
Corneal Transplantation
Ocular Surface Disease
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Genetics
Pediatric Cornea

About Me

Dr. Leyla Yavuz Saricay is an ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training spanning ophthalmic genetics, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, and cornea and refractive surgery. She cares for both children and adults, bridging genetic eye disease, complex corneal disorders, and motility problems with a patient-first, multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Yavuz Saricay completed medical school at Trakya University School of Medicine, followed by residency in ophthalmology at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. She subsequently pursued clinical research in the Cornea Service at Tufts Medical Center, a fellowship in ophthalmic genetics and pediatric ophthalmology at Boston Children’s Hospital, and a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Mass Eye and Ear. Her interests include keratoconus, ocular surface disease, corneal transplantation, pediatric and adult strabismus, and the evaluation of inherited eye conditions. She emphasizes clear education, careful surgical planning, and long-term follow-up to help patients and families navigate care with confidence.

Training

  • Cornea and Refractive Surgery

    2025

    Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmic Genetic, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Adult Strabismus Program

    2023

    Boston Children’s Hospital

    Fellowship
  • Clinical Research — Cornea Service

    2021

    Tufts Medical Center

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    2013

    Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

    Residency
  • Graduate Studies

    2012

    Beykent University

    Masters / PhD
  • MD

    2008

    Trakya University School of Medicine

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MA
License Numbers
1013999

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