Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Yavuz Cakir

Ophthalmology
Mayo Clinic
200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Mayo Clinic
200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
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Overview

Yavuz Cakir is an Ophthalmologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cakir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Cakir is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

MAYO CLINIC
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905
Call: 507-284-2511

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


10 Total Publications

Artificial intelligence in age-related macular degeneration: Advancing diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Artificial intelligence in age-related macular degeneration: Advancing diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Journal: Survey of ophthalmology
Published: April 15, 2025
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    • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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