Ophthalmology Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed over 900 cataract and 900 strabismus treatments. He leads the Eye Laser Clinic at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery – managing complex retinal detachments and conditions involving the back of the eye
• Uses ReLEx SMILE and IntraLase techniques for laser vision correction
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
• Co-founded the Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital, a specialised centre for vision care

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 30,000 surgical cases. Dr. Ozturk treats complex eye conditions like optic nerve atrophy and cataracts. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and retinal detachment surgery.
• Authored 20 international and national scientific publications.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and phacoemulsification.

Associate Professor Bulut is a high-volume eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 10,000 successful surgical cases to his name.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Uses precision IOL implantation techniques including multifocal lens options
• Serves as Associate Professor of Eye Diseases at Istanbul Medipol University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Young Ophthalmologists Unit

Dr Akif Saygin specialises in refractive cataract surgery and diabetic eye conditions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He completed his ophthalmology training at the prestigious Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Expert in treating diabetic macular edema using specialised grid laser techniques
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Performs precision eye alignment procedures for patients with strabismus
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Levent Akcay is one of Turkey's most prolific eye surgeons, having performed over 55,000 operations at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex cataracts, LASIK, and vision correction surgery
• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Published 201 scientific papers to help advance the field of ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Turkish Medical Association

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.

Associate Professor Gokcen Gokce has performed over 10,000 surgical cases and holds a medical directorship for a cornea bank.

• Specialises in SMILE and Femto-LASIK laser surgeries for vision correction
• Uses femtolaser techniques to treat keratoconus with corneal rings and transplants
• Highly skilled in oculoplasty and periorbital plastic surgery, including Botox and fillers
• Treats complex eye conditions like glaucoma and strabismus using precision surgical techniques
• Holds certifications for Keratoplasty and high astigmatism treatment with femtolaser technology

Dr Cekmeceli brings elite international expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, having trained at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Miami – consistently ranked as the top eye hospital in the US.

• Specialises in phaco surgery, a modern technique for removing cataracts through tiny incisions for faster healing
• Performs refractive surgery to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses
• Treats complex strabismus cases, correcting eye misalignment in both paediatric and adult patients
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Erkan Unsal has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır. He specialises in high-volume cataract and vision correction procedures.

• Treats complex cataracts and advanced keratoconus conditions
• Uses ReLEx SMILE and LASIK for permanent vision correction
• Performs lens replacements using multifocal lens implants
• Contributed to over 50 national and international research publications
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr Semih Urvasizoglu is a specialist eye surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who trained at the prestigious Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to improve vision and reduce dependence on glasses
• Performs glaucoma surgery and specialised drainage procedures like trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-C
• Uses laser-based treatments including phototherapeutic keratectomy and Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy
• Expert in managing complex retinal conditions like detachment and central serous chorioretinopathy
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and actively involved in clinical research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).