57 Best ReLEx SMILE eye surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Anil Kubaloglu is a heavy hitter in laser eye surgery, having performed over 30,000 successful operations throughout his career.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE to treat mixed astigmatism with minimal corneal impact
• Maintains an active role in global research with 100 plus scientific publications
• Holds prestigous memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS
• Focuses on long-term eye health for patients with elevated intraocular pressure

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 ophthalmic procedures and holds advanced international certifications in optics and refraction.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School in the USA
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology advanced and clinical sciences examinations
• Serves as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University faculty of medicine
• Acts as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Contributed to multi-centre clinical trials for global pharmaceutical leaders like Roche and Novartis

Dr Semih Urz was named 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his clinical excellence.

• Completed 1,100 eye treatments including complex refractive surgeries
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using advanced surgical techniques
• Educated medical students as a specialist faculty instructor
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of several books on ophthalmology and eye disease management

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career in ophthalmology.

• Performs more than 1,000 successful eye surgeries every year
• Published 94 scientific papers on advanced ophthalmic treatments
• Former Professor at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Has handled over 1,100 specific corrective eye treatments

Dr Fevzi Akkan is a pioneer in ophthalmic surgery who performed the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey. He leads complex laser vision correction and retinal cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Awarded the Best Surgical Video prize by the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and multifocal lens implants
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Uses electronic implants and modern laser techniques to restore vision
• Trained at the Istanbul School of Medicine and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Professor Hamdi Er has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures, making him a highly experienced choice for patients seeking ReLEx SMILE eye surgery.

• Completed specialist fellowships at the University of California and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
• Specialises in precise laser corrections and complex retinal transplantations
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society
• Published 63 international research papers on ophthalmology and eye disease treatment

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Professor Haluk Talu is a heavyweight in corneal surgery, having performed over 20,000 procedures throughout his career.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
• Completed advanced medical training at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital in France
• Authored more than 50 scientific publications focused on eye surgery outcomes
• Provides expert care for complex vision correction cases

Professor Baha Toygar has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital – one of the largest specialized eye health networks in the world.

• International certified instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOL procedures
• Served as moderator for the 2019 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons symposium
• Expertise covers cataract surgery and refractive laser treatments
• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay has successfully completed 1,100 eye treatments at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. She focus on refractive surgery and vision correction techniques.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised training at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Performs advanced refractive procedures for vision correction
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly academic ophthalmologist who specialises in refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in Scheimpflug topography for precise pre-operative eye mapping
• Published research on tear film stability and corneal astigmatism correction
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in complex anterior segment cases and corneal trauma surgery

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has completed more than 20,000 surgical cases at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• Received the best oral presentation award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in refractive surgery at a centre dedicated entirely to ophthalmology
• Served as a lecturer and clinical associate professor for over a decade
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Known for handling high surgical volumes in complex corrective eye procedures

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a leading eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on flapless vision correction like ReLEx SMILE and SmartSight. She serves as a lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Performs flapless laser techniques including SmartSight and ReLEx SMILE
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in medical retina and complex retinal surgeries
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification with multifocal lens implantation

Dr. Nurullah Bulut is an Associate Professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds a patent application for a unique intraocular lens design. Dr. Bulut trained in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Chicago. He also completed ocular electrophysiology training in Germany. He is an expert in laser vision correction and retinal surgery.

• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.
• Presented 29 scientific papers at global ophthalmology conferences.
• Maintains membership in EURETINA YOURS and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group in Istanbul.

Dr Alperen Koc is a cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has focused his career on advanced refractive and corneal microsurgery.

• Completed specialist post-graduate training at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precision corneal procedures and laser vision correction
• Handles routine eye health cases alongside complex surgical needs

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume eye surgeon who has successfully managed more than 55,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Holds a prolific academic record with 201 scientific publications and articles
• Recognised member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery through the European Society
• Trained at the specialist level at Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology