Cataract surgery (one eye) Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Anil Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries and is a leading authority in cataract and refractive care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract removal and complex corneal transplants for keratoconus
• Maintains active membership with the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Published over 100 scientific papers on advanced ophthalmic surgical techniques
• Holds international standing as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professor Hamdi Er has performed over 1,100 ocular procedures and holds prestigious fellowships from Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and top US medical colleges.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with premium multifocal lens implants for clearer vision
• Completed advanced postdoctoral training at the University of California and Baylor College of Medicine
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Uses advanced intraocular lens (IOL) replacement techniques for routine and complex cases
• Professor of Ophthalmology with a significant global research and publication record

Hakan Sivrikaya is a multilingual specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who completed his ophthalmology training at the Russian Medical Academy in Moscow.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds longstanding membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Part of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
• Fluent in English, German, and Russian to support international patients
• Affiliated with the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Dr Fevzi Akkan led the surgical team that performed the first bionic eye implantation in Turkey. He is a highly decorated ophthalmologist practicing at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 1,100 successful eye treatments and surgical procedures
• Winner of the TOD Best Surgical Video Award for ophthalmic excellence
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Vitreoretinal Society
• Specialises in cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Expertise in managing complex retinal treatments alongside routine cataract care

Dr Fırat Helvacıoğlu has performed more than 20,000 surgical interventions, making him a heavyweight in the field of corrective eye surgery.

• Holds esteemed certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in clinical and basic sciences
• Active member of the European and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in combining cataract removal with keratoplasty for patients with complex corneal needs
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a dedicated centre for advanced ophthalmic care

Professor Ümit Aykan is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has performed over 900 successful eye procedures.

• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Cataract-Refractive Surgery Unit
• Completed advanced subspecialty training at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Specialises in managing complex cases where cataract and glaucoma co-exist
• Holds the prestigious FEBO title, a benchmark of excellence across European ophthalmology
• Academic professor at Near East University School of Medicine

Professor Baha Toygar has been involve in more than 30,000 surgical cases – a massive volume of work that makes him a true leader in cataract and refractive surgery.

• International certified instructor for phakic IOLs and intra-corneal rings
• Moderator for precision and predictability in premium IOLs at the ESCRS 2019
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Regularly treats complex presbyopia and cataract cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital

Professor Yavuz Kamil Bardak is a highly decorated ophthalmologist and Troutman Award winner with prestigious fellowship training from the University of Nijmegen.

• Specialises in refractive and anterior segment surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital
• Awarded the Prof. Dr. Demir Başar prize for lens research
• Recognised internationally for studies on ultraviolet-b stress and lens protection
• Trained at the Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on ocular thermal keratoplasty and genetic mutations

Dr Sutan Kaya is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with international recognition for his surgical skill.

• Holds specialist certification in presbyopia correction using multifocal intraocular lenses
• Certified in femtosecond laser applications for precise anterior segment surgery
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Qualified in scleral fixation techniques for complex lens replacement cases

With more than 20,000 surgical cases successfully managed, Dr Haluk Talu is a highly prolific eye disease specialist based at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 50 scientific articles on ophthalmic research and outcomes
• Former trainee at Nice St Antiapolis University Hospital in France
• Expertise includes laser eye treatments and presbyopia correction

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

• Serves as a live surgery instructor for other ophthalmic specialists
• Holds formal certification in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
• Maintains active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in managing complex cataracts and vitreoretinal surgery
• Published over 10 national and international scientific papers on ocular health

Dr Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical cases – a massive volume of experience at the renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in refractive and cataract procedures at a leading specialist eye centre
• Published 20 scientific papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at major Turkish education and research hospitals in Kartal and Haydarpasa

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed over 55,000 surgical procedures during his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex microsurgery and ophthalmic plastic surgery
• Maintains an active membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Published 201 scientific papers and articles on eye health
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at the Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Professor Semra Coskun has performed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. She is a highly active surgeon with a strong academic background in ophthalmology.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Published more than 30 scientific papers on eye surgical outcomes
• Fellow of the European VitreoRetinal Society
• Specialises in cataract and retinal microsurgery techniques
• Multilingual specialist fluent in English and several Balkan languages

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a highly credentialed specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University – one of Turkey's specialised medical institutions
• Background includes senior roles at the İnönü and Fırat University Schools of Medicine
• Expertise covers both routine cataract procedures and complex vitreoretinal cases
• Trained at Hacettepe University – widely regarded as Turkey's premier medical academy
• Practises at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics – a dedicated centre for advanced ophthalmic care

Professor Akdemir is a highly regarded ophthalmologist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with an extensive academic background and a major focus on complex surgical techniques.

• Specialises in combining phacoemulsification with trabeculectomy for advanced cases
• Expert in Scheimpflug camera guided intraocular lens power calculations
• Researched and published extensively on corneal biomechanics and surgical success rates
• Academic contributor who translated the Wills Eye Institute Evaluation of Eye Diseases
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

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

• Holds a prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in advanced lens techniques including toric phakic IOL implantation
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Expert in complex corneal transplants and ocular surface reconstruction surgery
• Authored 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles on ophthalmic clinical outcomes

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a highly active eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical cases at Istanbul Medipol University Sefakoy Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical medical sciences with a focus on complex eye diseases
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association’s Young Ophthalmologists Unit
• Completed specialist training in the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association