Best Photocoagulation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor is a highly regarded Eye Diseases Specialist with a focus on ophthalmology. With a robust academic foundation, the doctor has completed fellowships at prestigious institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of California San Diego, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Doheny Eye Institute.

The doctor is an active member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European VitreoRetinal Society. The doctor specializes in a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal transplantation.

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine at Hacettepe University and completed residency at Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute.

Specializing in oncology, the doctor has extensive experience in treating various cancers, including breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancers.

The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hitit University Corum Training Hospital, and Medical Park Hospital.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly qualified ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious vitreo-retina surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School.

• Specialises in using argon laser photocoagulation to treat retinal tears and prevent detachment
• Holds advanced certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) in clinical sciences
• Completed an observership at the Wills Eye Institute, a top-ranked eye hospital in the United States
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council

The doctor is a distinguished ophthalmologist with 33 years of clinical experience in eye health. Specializing in surgical procedures, the doctor has successfully performed over 20,000 surgeries, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

After graduating from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed specialization in ophthalmology at Dicle University in 1992. Achieving associate professorship in 2002, the doctor attained full professorship at Harran University in 2009. Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr Yasar Dag holds advanced certification in vitrectomy and focuses on complex retinal health at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Published researcher in photodynamic therapy and light-based ocular diagnostics
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Experienced in treating ocular trauma and managing complicated retinal cases
• Specialises in anterior segment health and tear film stability

Dr Ali Demircan brings deep technical expertise from the renowned Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in medical retina treatments and laser photocoagulation procedures
• Completed extensive specialist training at one of Turkey's premier eye health centres
• Focuses on precision retinal work using advanced laser technology
• Graduate of the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Highly active in treating complex vascular and degenerative retinal conditions

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a retinal specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who focuses on complex medical retina cases. She serves as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit, helping set standards for clinical eye care.

• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology Department
• Specialises in medical retina disorders and clinical electrophysiology of vision
• Member of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
• Former lecturer at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a highly prolific ophthalmic surgeon with over 27,000 successful surgical cases managed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Holds a specialised certificate in vitreoretinal surgery applications from the European VitreoRetinal Society
• Acts as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in complex eye procedures
• Serves on the Board of Directors for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya and Antalya branch
• Published over 10 scientific papers on national and international ophthalmic outcomes

Place and Date of Birth

• 1969

Language Skills

• English, Serbian, Albanian and other Balkan languages

Education and Experience

• Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English)
• Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Number of Scientific Publications

• More than 30 scientific publications.

Case Experience

• Experience with more than 5,000 surgical cases during 12 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• EVRS (European VitreoRetinal Society)
• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a highly respected leader in ophthalmology who served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.

• Coordinater of the Eye Clinic at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Founder and former Medical Director of the Cerrahpasa Eye Bank
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)
• International examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)
• Published over 110 original articles in peer-reviewed medical journals

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a highly decorated ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious glaucoma fellowship at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.

• Holds specialist certification from the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Specialises in medical retina treatments including laser photocoagulation and intravitreal injections
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Ranked 11th out of all medical candidates in Turkey during his specialist entrance exams
• Active member of the World Glaucoma Association and American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a highly focused ophthalmologist who completed five years of advanced post-specialist training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery.

• Trained at the Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital retina clinic
• Expert in treating retinal disorders using laser-based photocoagulation methods
• Previously served as a founding partner at the Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Consults at the specialist Eye Laser Clinic within the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Over three decades of clinical experience in complex eye health management

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds prestigious Fellowship with the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh since 2020
• Specialises in managing complex ocular surface diseases and retinal clinical trials
• Contributed to major research on age-related macular degeneration treatments
• Published 84 scientific articles focusing on advanced corneal and refractive surgery

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently served as a Research Fellow at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University – consistently ranked as one of the top ophthalmology programmes globally.

• Specialises in retinal diseases and macular edema management
• Completed residency at the prestigious Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Recipient of the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on diabetic macular edema and corneal health
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professor Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of the most specialised eye centres in the region.

• Specialises in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital
• Published 20 scientific papers on international and national level developments
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Ondokuz Mayis University's Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in handling both routine and high-volume surgical workloads

Education

2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

Publications

A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2015
• Volume: 38(8)
• Pages: 717-722
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 40(10)
• Pages: 832-838
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 41(9)
• Pages: 809-813
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.09.013

Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 32(1)
• Pages: 38-43
• DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2015.12.004

Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: BMC Ophthalmology
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 16(1)
• DOI: 10.1186/s12886-016-0271-8

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

• Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 7(4)
• Pages: 686-688

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 37(5)
• Pages: 371-376
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2013.11.012

Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

• Journal: Turkish Neurosurgery
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.24775-18.4

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Year: 2006
• Volume: 22(8)
• Pages: 799-803
• DOI: 10.3928/1081-597X-20060901-04

B. Book Chapters:

Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
• Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2017
• Pages: 163-169
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

• Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
• Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• Year: 2018
• Pages: 107-114
• DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10

Dr Candan Karaca focuses on managing complex retinal conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, using photocoagulation to treat delicate vascular eye issues.

• Specialises in managing diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision loss
• Treats yellow spot disease with targeted laser techniques
• Provides care for glaucoma and eye pressure management
• Works within a major Turkish hospital group known for specialist eye care

Professor Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive training from Selçuk University.

• Specialises in retinal disorders and laser treatments
• Former specialist at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes complex medical retina cases