Irfan Kayurtar
- 35 years of experience
- Location: Turkey, Istanbul
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Professor Yusuf Durlu has performed over 40,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He is an international specialist with postgraduate training from Japan and the USA.
Dr Duygu Tez is a highly skilled ophthalmologist at Adem and Havva Medical Center, with specialist training from New York University Mount Sinai Hospital.
Dr Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries and is a leading specialist at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.
Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries and is an internationally recognised expert in vision correction.
Dr Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with dual expertise in complex retinal surgery and refractive procedures.
Dr Begendi is a specialist in laser-assisted eye surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focuses on precision treatments using intraLase and femtosecond laser technology.
Professor Dicle Hazirolan is an expert in medical retina and uveitis, having served as a training supervisor at major university hospitals. She recently practised at the Charité CVK Hospital in Berlin, one of Europe's most prestigious medical institutions.
Professor Arslan is a renowned ophthalmic surgeon who pioneered the Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique and two original corneal surgical methods.
Dr Alperen Koc has performed over 1,100 eye procedures and serves as a lead cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.
Professor Oral is a leading ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital with a global profile in strabismus and paediatric eye care.
Professor Melike Gedar is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with an extensive track record in refractive lens and laser eye surgery.
Professor Alkin is a leading retinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.
He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.
Professor Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and specialises in advanced cornea transplantation and vision correction. He serves as a Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.
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| Rank | Doctor | experience | Good Fit For | What Sets Them Apart | Clinic & Location | Consultation |
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| #1 | 42 years of experience | Laser vision correction and complex eye surgeries | Performed over 40,000 surgical cases. He holds a prestigious LASIK certificate and received research awards from the Japanese government and the US Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #2 | 36 years of experience | Oculoplastic surgery and complex strabismus | Trained at NYU Mount Sinai with rare expertise in Botox for strabismus. Published clinical researcher on corneal lengthening and astigmatism management for better surgical outcomes. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #3 | 39 years of experience | Cataract and refractive surgery | Performed over 20,000 surgeries with a focus on high-volume cataract and refractive cases. Award-winning researcher and member of ESCRS, ASCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #4 | 21 years of experience | Advanced refractive surgery and complex cataract cases | High-volume surgeon with 20,000+ procedures. Recognised internationally by ASCRS for cataract research excellence. Combines academic leadership as an Associate Professor with extensive experience in laser and lens-based vision correction. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #5 | 22 years of experience | Vitreoretinal surgery and refractive vision correction | Combines academic expertise as a University Lecturer with extensive clinical practice in retinal and laser surgeries. She holds active memberships in both European Vitreoretinal Society and ESCRS. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #6 | 11 years of experience | Laser-assisted cataract and vision correction | Expert in intraLase and femtosecond laser techniques for high-precision eye surgery. She is a published researcher and active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #7 | 22 years of experience | Medical retina and inflammatory eye conditions | Professor Hazirolan is a specialist in retinal neovasculopathy and uveitis. She completed an international fellowship at Charité Berlin and serves as a training supervisor for future eye surgeons. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #8 | 41 years of experience | Innovative corneal and glaucoma surgeries | Inventor of the Arslan closed and covered cornea techniques. Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with 113 peer-reviewed publications and international memberships in the AAO and ESCRS. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #9 | 14 years of experience | Corneal conditions and complex strabismus cases | High-volume surgeon with 1,100+ procedures. Specialises in cornea and strabismus treatments with senior academic experience and elite training from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital. | Turkey | Price on request
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| #10 | 76 years of experience | Paediatric eye care and strabismus correction | Active member of the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. She has published extensive research on congenital cataracts and glaucoma detection, and frequently trains other specialists in strabismus surgery and motor examination techniques. | Turkey | Price on request
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