Biography

Deniz Oral, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in general ophthalmology and cataract surgery.

Dr. Oral earned his medical degree at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey, and completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He gained advanced training in cornea, external disease, and keratorefractive surgery, as well as in oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology through fellowships at UT Southwestern.

Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2013.

Dr. Oral is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology.

He has delivered presentations widely and published numerous academic articles related to his areas of expertise.

Personal Note

Outside of work, Dr. Oral enjoys cooking, gardening, DIY home projects, and spending time with his family.

Education & Training
  • Medical School - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1990-1996)
  • Internship - Hacettepe University Hospital (1995-1996), Ophthalmology
  • Residency - Ankara University Department of Ophthalmology (1996-2000), Ophthalmology
  • Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2001-2004), Cornea & External Diseases
Professional Associations & Affiliations
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology
Honors & Awards
  • Best Oral Presentation 2010, 40th ECLSO European Contact Lens Meeting

Clinical Focus

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Cornea & External Disease

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