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Best Cataract Doctors in Ankara for Australians

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Matben Volkan

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Ankara
  • Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures during his career. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive laser treatments. Dr. Volkan treats patients at a facility serving 27,000 people annually.

    • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
    • Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
    • Graduated from Ege University School of Medicine.
    • Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
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Nurullah Cagil

  • 35 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Ankara
  • Professor Nurullah Cagil is a senior ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital. He focuses on restoring vision through surgical intervention and specialised eye care.

    • Specialises in cataract surgery to replace cloudy lenses with clear artificial ones
    • Manages complex cases that require senior surgical expertise
    • Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for lens-related vision loss
    • Practices at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital – a prominent facility in Ankara
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Saim Ustunel

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Ankara
  • Dr Saim Ustunel is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He completed his medical training and surgical residency at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top-tier medical institutions.

    • Specialises in phacoemulsification, a modern technique for clouding lens removal
    • Focuses on cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation for vision correction
    • Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, specialising in eye diseases
    • Performed thousands of ophthalmic procedures across major private eye centres
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Mehmet Sahin

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Ankara
  • Professor Mehmet Sahin is a high-volume eye surgeon at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with a record of over 30,000 cases involving complex eye diseases.

    • Specialises in cataract and anterior segment surgery – focusing on the front part of the eye to restore clear vision
    • Expert in refractive surgery to correct vision issues and reduce reliance on glasses
    • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
    • Completed his medical training and specialist residency at top-tier institutions in Ankara
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Bookimed Insights: Top Cataract Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Cataract specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 20 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#135 years of experienceSurgical cataract restorationAs a senior Professor of Ophthalmology at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, he focuses on surgical techniques to restore vision and manages patient cases requiring academic-level oversight.
Turkey
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#217 years of experiencePhacoemulsification and lens implantationSurgical expertise from Hacettepe University, Turkey's leading medical school. He focuses on modern small-incision cataract techniques and refractive lens replacement for vision restoration.
Turkey
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#323 years of experienceHigh-volume cataract and refractive casesExtensive surgical record with over 30,000 cases handled. He maintains international credentials as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, specialising in both routine and complex anterior segment eye surgeries.
Turkey
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