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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
Medical RetinaUniversity of KentuckyFellowship2023
UveitisMayo ClinicFellowship2022- OphthalmologyIstanbul University (Capa) Medical SchoolResidency2018
- MDMarmara University Medical SchoolMedical School2013
Awards & Honors
Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation Grant
Vitreoretinal Surgery FoundationARVO Travel Grant
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:KY, MN
- License Numbers:58097, 31433


