Cataract surgery (both eyes) Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Duygu Tez is an ophthalmologist at Adem and Havva Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez completed training at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital. She holds a master's degree in healthcare management from Beykent University.

• Performs specialized treatments for glaucoma, strabismus, and retinal diseases.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Published research on astigmatism and eyelid reconstruction in international medical journals.
• Completed retinal and corneal surgical training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a highly prolific ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 27,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in complex eye procedures
• Specialised in Artisan Iris and claw lens applications for advanced vision correction
• Holds international certifications from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association board for the Konya and Antalya regions
• Published over 10 scientific papers on surgical outcomes and ocular techniques

Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a highly focused eye surgeon based at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a major centre for ophthalmology.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery
• Practised at the specialised World Eye Hospital for over two decades
• Serves as a lead specialist at the Eye Laser Clinic in Antalya
• Expert in handling both routine lens replacements and complex retinal cases

Dr Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical procedures, making him one of the most prolific eye surgeons at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in precise lens replacement and cataract microsurgery
• Published 20 scientific papers on ophthalmic surgical outcomes
• Trained at the Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Expert in managing both routine and complex surgical eye cases

Dr Semra Coskun has performed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya, a leading centre dedicated to specialist eye care.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Specialised in medical and surgical eye treatments at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Active member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
• Published more than 30 scientific papers on ophthalmic surgical outcomes
• Provides care in English and several Balkan languages for international patients

Dr Digdem Begendi specialise in precision eye surgery using intraLase and femtosecond laser technologies at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laser iridotomy and complex refractive procedures
• Regularly publishes research findings in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the respected Akdeniz University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on restoring vision through modern laser-assisted surgical techniques

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in restorative eye surgery, having pioneered original surgical techniques for complex corneal and anterior segment conditions.

• Developed the 'Arslan closed cornea' and 'Arslan covered cornea' surgical methods
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and current Eye Clinic Coordinator
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank to improve surgical access
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams

Associate Professor Esra Ayhan Tuzcu is a highly published eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who focuses on precision surgical techniques. She graduated third in her medical class and has dedicated her career to ocular surgery.

• Specialised training in Phacoemulsification surgery and managing complex surgical complications
• Former Assistant Professor at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 50 scientific papers on ophthalmic diseases and surgical outcomes
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association since early in her career
• Certified in refractive surgery and advanced vitreoretinal training

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on surgical vision restoration.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery
• Conducted research on laser treatments for diabetic macular oedema at Göztepe Training Hospital
• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully completed over 10,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery using modern lens replacement techniques
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University faculty of medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association young ophthalmologists unit
• Expertise in surgical medical sciences with a focus on restorative eye diseases
• Completed specialist medical training at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases.

• Holds a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship from St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Awarded the International Council of Ophthalmology Advanced Examination Diploma (FICO)
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) following rigorous examinations in Paris
• Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir, part of a specialised eye care network

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is a highly qualified ophthalmology specialist who completed advanced training in Phaco surgery at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida.

• Specialised in Phaco surgery – the gold standard modern technique for removing cataracts efficiently
• Completed refractive surgery training at the Moscow University Eye Institute
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for ophthalmology
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Practises at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul

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.

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).

Dr Matben Volkan has performed more than 20,000 eye surgeries over three decades of specialist practice at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara.

• Specialises in refractive and cataract procedures for complex vision correction
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Expertise vetted by the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Trained at the prestigious Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a dedicated eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who literally wrote the book on modern cataract care and presbyopia correction.

• Authored 'Cataract and Its Treatment', providing a textbook-level understanding of surgical techniques
• Specialises in presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses to help patients reduce dependency on glasses
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly attends the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses to stay updated on lens technology
• Trained at the well-known Beyoglu Eye Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Gokay Gunay has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of the most prominent specialised eye centres in the region.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Certified INTACS Corneal Implants surgeon for complex vision correction
• Holds specialised certification for IntraLase laser technology
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.