Faruk Orge, MD
Specialty
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
UH Eye Institute
6001 Landerhaven Dr
Suite: B
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Biography
- Medical Director for Quality, Eye Institute, University Hospitals
- Program Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Division Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology, UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
- Director, Center for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
- Professor of Ophthalmology, CWRU School of Medicine
- Professor of Pediatrics, CWRU School of Medicine
Faruk H. Örge MD, FAAO, FAAP, is the William R. and Margaret E. Althans Chair and Professor in Pediatric Ophthalmology; Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University; and the Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s. After completing a two-year research fellowship, internship, residency and clinical fellowship at Indiana University, Dr. Örge returned to his native country, Turkey, to join the faculty at Yeditepe University. He has been at UH Rainbow since 2007.
Dr. Örge is widely recognized for his clinical expertise and is listed among the Best Doctors of America (since 2009), Top Doctors (since 2011), and Who’s Who (2014). Dr. Örge has served on and led many committees of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and joined in 2018 as a Director-at-Large. He has served as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and serves as the AAPOS liaison to the board.
He is currently the Fellowship Program Director and the Residency Associate Director at UH Eye Institute. His innovations in teaching include work with Orbis-Cybersight, AAPOS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), with interests in telemedicine, live webinars, online journal clubs, and unique learning tools such as an interactive strabismus and retinoscopy simulators. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the AAO’s newly formed Knights Templar Eye Foundation Pediatric Ophthalmology Virtual Education Center. As the largest online educational source in the world for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, it has been visited more than one million times from more than 200 countries since its inception in 2015.
Research Interests
Dr. Örge’s research interests comprise almost all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology (ocular imaging, drug release, ROP, glaucoma, microsurgery, cataract, genetic conditions, eyelid trauma, consultation, sedation, strabismus, nystagmus, amblyopia, etc.). His dedication to research has garnered grants, including the prestigious Knights Templar Eye Foundation Research Grant for his project in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP); Cleveland Foundation grants (new glaucoma device formation, suture sterilization, resident microsurgery course assessment) through the Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Center; UH Rainbow research awards; Case Western Reserve University PFI funding (for I-Strab objective strabismus measurement device); the Ohio Amblyope Registry; and a UH Innovation Day award for his new designed eye speculum. He holds a patent for a novel glaucoma device and also filed several patents on drug delivery, eye imaging, wound healing and other therapeutic technologies.
Since joining the faculty, pediatric ophthalmology research has increased at a local level within the division as well as through combined research with neonatology, neurology, neurosurgery and oncology departments. Research has also increased regionally, including serving as co-principal investigator for the design and evaluation of a ROP screening device in collaboration with NASA, Case Western University, UH and UH Rainbow. Dr. Örge is a member of the Ohio Amblyope Registry; and has led several studies with the NEI-funded pediatric eye disease investigation group (PEDIG), as well as pharmaceutical studies with Alcon, Bausch and Lomb.
Other Notable Achievements
Dr. Örge is active regionally and nationally in his field. He regularly lectures at the Cleveland Ophthalmological Society meetings. He has presented more than 50 papers at AAO, AAPOS and ARVO meetings, as well as at international meetings, including the World Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress, the International Strabismus Association and the National Turkish Ophthalmic Society. Following his efforts with the AAPOS, he was invited as the youngest member for the Long-Range Planning Retreat. This retreat is held every 4-5 years, with 14 selected members to set the future direction of the organization.
Dr. Örge graduated from the University Hospitals in 2012 and a separate UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Leadership Development Program in 2018, and he was a member of the AAO Leadership Development Program 2015 class. He currently serves as the Vice President of the International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC), the international supra-organization that has representatives from more than 80 countries. Through this council he is helping to further educational efforts for pediatric eye disease worldwide. Dr. Örge sees patients at our Landerhaven and Westlake locations, and the UH Rainbow Ahuja Center for Women & Children in MidTown Cleveland.
Expertise
- Adult Strabismus
- Childhood Strabismus
- Children's Eyes
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Crossed Eyes (Strabismus)
- Droopy Eyes (Ptosis)
- Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
- Pediatric Cataract
- Pediatric Glaucoma
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Sports Injuries
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Languages Spoken
English, Turkish
Office Locations
UH Eye Institute
6001 Landerhaven Dr
Suite: B
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
440-684-1374
RBC Rainbow Babies & Childrens
11100 Euclid Ave
Suite: 1200
Cleveland, OH 44106
440-684-1374
UH Rainbow Center for Women and Children
5805 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
216-844-3601
UH Suburban Surgery Center
1611 S Green Rd
Suite: 124
South Euclid, OH 44121
440-684-1374
UH Landerbrook Health Center
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Suite: 306
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
216-844-2273
Patient Experience Reviews
4.8 out of 5
77 Ratings
Patient Comments (24)
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Under the circumstances with my special need son it was the absolute exceptional care with the care provider
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr Orge and his office staff are wonderful!
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
The Doctor and staff were all very professional.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
We love dr orge, our special needs son has been seeing him ever since he was in the NICU.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Dr. Orge is very knowledgeable and I appreciate his input as we navigate my son's extremely rare condition. He was so kind to my son, who is disabled, very patient, and he thoroughly answered all my questions and addressed my concerns with understanding and compassion.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr. Orge is very kind and knowledgeable.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Doctor Orge is a very thorough and knowledgeable doctor. I did have to wait, but the waiting room was full, and I am glad that Doctor Orge takes the time to address all his patients as completely as possible. I never felt that he was rushed, His handling of my problem was excellent.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Orge is an excellent physician. He is caring, extremely knowledgeable and throughly explains everything. My daughter loves hime and feels very comfortable with him. We recommend him to anyone who is looking for an eye specialist. Could not say enough nice things about him!
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Everyone in the office was wonderful with my daughter and spoke with her and played peekaboo with her while we waited for the physician. They were caring and made us feel comfortable in an unfamiliar environment
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr Orge and his staff have gone above and beyond for my eye. I was a freshman in high school and he has supported my vision and me as a whole through this process.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr Orge and his team are fantastic. He is so caring and patient, he helps us handle stressful situations, and explains everything at a level my young son can understand. He helps the parents stay as calm as possible, and shows great empathy. We are so thankful for finding him and for the care he provides.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Terrific staff and doctor. Made to feel very comfortable with what was going on for my son ***
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr Orge was polite friendly and very knowledgeable. He listened to our concerns and did not dismiss anything we said.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr Orge is the best!
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
The provider is great, ***
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Orge is the best physician at UH. His professionalism is above the rest. He shows interest and compassion. Takes extra time even though he had another appt that took longer than expected. I would wait hours to see him and I hope UH appreciates the gem that they have with Dr. Orge. His specialty is pediatrics, but I am 63 years old and will continue to see him until I am old and feeble. He is a star and the first physician who understands my eye condition and really gets it and wants to help me. Thank God for Dr. Orge -
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Very busy but all so lovely and nice.. Im happy with them taking care of my health needs for my eyes
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Exceptional care from this doctor. My son is *** and Dr. Orge Did a very fine job of getting him to cooperate
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Experience with Dr Orge has always been excellent. ***
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Orge is terrific. You may have to wait a while, but he is worth it. Always thorough, compassionate and easy to talk to.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Great doctor and friendly
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Orge and staff are excellent. Most likely the best doctor at UH. ***
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
My eyes are very important to me, and Dr Orge was quite frank about the possible side effects that the surgery could produce. However, he is highly regarded in his field and after speaking with him I felt very confident about the outcome of the surgery. The results were positive.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
*** Dr. Orge is a wonderful doctor and we wouldn't want to switch, ***
Certifications & Memberships
- Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Education
Fellowship | Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology - Indiana University Hospital (2004 - 2005)
Residency | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology - Indiana University Hospital (2001 - 2004)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Indiana University Hospital (2000 - 2001)
Research Fellowship | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology - Indiana University Hospital (1998 - 2000)
Medical Education
Trakya Universitesi (1996)
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Faruk Orge did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.