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Dr. Melis Kabaalioglu Guner

Ophthalmology

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Dr. Melis Kabaalioglu Guner

Ophthalmology

Louisville, KY

Areas of Expertise

Uveitis Diagnosis and Management
Medical Retina
Intravitreal Injection Therapy
Retinal Vascular Disease

About Me

Melis Kabaalioglu Guner, MD, FEBO, is a uveitis and medical retina specialist at UofL Health’s Eye Institute. She cares for patients with inflammatory eye disease and retinal conditions, offering evidence-based diagnostics and treatments to preserve sight. After residency, Dr. Guner completed a research fellowship at UT Southwestern, a uveitis fellowship at Mayo Clinic, and a medical retina fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Her clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and complex uveitis, and she performs cataract surgery when lens changes limit vision. In the academic setting, Dr. Guner enjoys teaching residents and engaging in research related to imaging biomarkers, choroidal melanoma features, and the role of artificial intelligence in retinal disease. She partners closely with rheumatology and primary care to coordinate systemic therapy when needed and emphasizes education so patients understand their diagnosis, monitoring plan, and treatment options.

Training

  • University of Kentucky
    Medical Retina
    University of Kentucky
    Fellowship
    2023
  • Mayo Clinic
    Uveitis
    Mayo Clinic
    Fellowship
    2022
  • Ophthalmology
    Istanbul University (Capa) Medical School
    Residency
    2018
  • MD
    Marmara University Medical School
    Medical School
    2013

Awards & Honors

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation Grant

    Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  • ARVO Travel Grant

    Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    KY, MN
  • License Numbers:
    58097, 31433

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