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

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a lead ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, a dedicated specialist centre for complex vision correction.

• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine – training the next generation of eye surgeons
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in medical retina treatments and refractive lens procedures
• Certified by the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Levent Ersan has successfully managed over 20,000 surgical cases at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery through decades of focused practice
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Recognised by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his clinical contributions
• Holds memberships with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Awarded a national distinction by the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council

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

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. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is an ophthalmologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Celebi authored over 50 international articles and 15 books. He ranked 11th out of all medical graduates in Turkey's specialty exam.

• Specializes in scarless endoscopic lacrimal surgery and limbal stem cell transplantation.
• Performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and seton implant procedures.
• Hold certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and FEBO.
• Manages myopia progression in children using specialized lenses.

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

The doctor is a highly specialized ophthalmologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex ocular conditions. The doctor focuses on the treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye), glaucoma, and yellow spot disease, as well as the management of diabetic retinopathy.

With a dedicated approach to preserving and restoring vision, the doctor utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to address eye pressure issues and retinal complications. The doctor is committed to providing comprehensive eye care tailored to the specific needs of patients suffering from chronic and degenerative vision disorders.

Dr Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has managed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Completed advanced clinical training at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany
• Holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Published academic research on innovative retinal prostheses and corneal crosslinking treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Maintains high surgical volume across several major city hospitals involving complex eye care

Dr Helvacıoğlu has performed over 20,000 successful eye surgeries at the specialized Veni Vidi Eye Clinic in Istanbul.

• Holds dual certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology in basic and clinical sciences
• International member of both the European and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly attends global symposiums on Intraocular Lens (IOL) implants and cataract surgery
• Fellowship trained at the Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital

Sutan Kaya is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed over 45,000 surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Holds specialist certification in multifocal intraocular lenses for correcting presbyopia
• Qualified in femtosecond laser applications for precise anterior segment surgery
• Certified in advanced scleral fixation techniques for complex lens placement
• Active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Recognised by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, the top-ranked ophthalmology centre in the United States.

• Performed over 30,000 eye surgeries including complex cataract cases
• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul training future eye specialists
• Expertise includes vitreoretinal surgery and advanced medical retinal treatments
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Retina Specialists
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a specialised centre for vision correction

Professor Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and serves as a Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Holds a subspecialty diploma in Cornea and External Disease for complex cases
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Expert in advanced phakic IOL implantation and femtosecond laser techniques
• Authored over 80 scientific articles on refractive surgery and corneal health