Yavuz Cakir, MD

Dr. Yavuz Cakir is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disorders, and inherited retinal diseases.

He completed his medical retina fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He previously completed a fellowship in inherited retinal diseases at Duke Eye Center and conducted retinal imaging research at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. His research interests include artificial intelligence applications in retinal imaging.

Dr. Cakir enjoys listening to people’s stories and learning about the experiences that have shaped their lives. Outside of work, he has a great love for soccer and enjoys taking walks, which give him time to reflect and recharge. He especially cherishes spending time with his wife and daughter, exploring new places together and making lasting memories along the way.