LASIK eye surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr Digdem Begendi specialises in high-precision eye surgery using IntraLase and femtosecond laser technology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on advanced laser iridotomy and complex refractive corrections
• Extensively published in peer-reviewed journals for her research in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed her specialist training at Akdeniz University
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital – a gold standard for safety

Dr Alperen Koc is a dedicated cornea specialist who trained at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital – a leading centre for ophthalmic surgery in Istanbul.

• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expertise focuses on corneal health and vision correction surgery
• Completed advanced post-graduate residency training in ophthalmology
• Heads eye treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has performed over 20,000 surgical cases and received international acclaim for his research into refractive surgery outcomes.

• Awarded best oral presentation by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Senior academic background as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specialises in cataract and refractive procedures for vision correction
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Practises at Dunyagoz Etiler, a specialist eye centre in Istanbul

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a pioneering ophthalmologist who developed original corneal surgical techniques and founded the Eye Bank at Istanbul University.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of senior leadership
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex corneal and refractive procedures
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 110 peer-reviewed articles on advanced eye surgery outcomes

Dr Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 surgeries throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on vision correction and restorative eye health.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Awarded first place by TÜBİTAK for scientific research into ocular health
• Specialises in refractive surgery at one of Turkey's largest eye clinic networks
• Contributes to international ophthalmology standards through AAO membership

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California.

• Trained specifically in refractive surgery and summit microkeratome techniques
• Expert in using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for precise patient imaging
• Member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced eye imaging and surgical outcomes
• Current Professor at Biruni University with extensive clinical research background

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a specialist eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on advanced refractive procedures and laser vision correction.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical retina treatments and refractive surgery

Dr Haluk Talu is a highly experienced eye surgery specialist who has managed more than 20,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Specialises in laser eye treatments and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital
• Maintains active membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 50 scientific articles contributing to modern ophthalmology
• Completed advanced medical training at St Roch Eye Clinic and Nice St Antiapolis University Hospital

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed 900+ eye treatments and currently leads the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in laser refractive surgery for correcting vision
• Focuses on LASIK techniques specifically for mild-to-moderate astigmatism
• Completed advanced post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training Hospital
• Previously a founding partner of Maya Eye Hospital and a long-term specialist at World Eye Hospital

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi holds high-level certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology in Optics and Refraction. He serves on the executive board for the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit at the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Expertise in corneal diseases and advanced contact lens fitting for vision correction
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 58 international articles and authored 15 medical books

Professor Levent Akcay has performed more than 55,000 successful eye surgeries throughout his career at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Holds a massive portfolio of 201 scientific publications and articles
• Recognised international member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at Uludag University and Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital

Associate Professor Gokce has completed over 10,000 surgical cases, specialising in refractive and corneal surgery at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Izmir.

• Holds a specialised certificate in Interlase Femto-LASIK (i-LASIK) training
• Certified in the treatment of high astigmatism using advanced Femtolaser technology
• Completed intensive SMILE laser surgery and Excimer Laser training
• Serves as a medical director for cornea banking and corneal transplantation
• Earned associate professorship at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly accomplished eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical procedures during his career.

• Completed a specialised Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a Diploma from the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) with advanced certification
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Elected member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal has performed more than 20,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on complex surgical ophthalmology.

• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Ege University
• Holds a senior academic rank as an Associate Professor
• Published over 50 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Professor Veysi Oner is a dedicated eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent dedicated eye care facilities.

• Holds the title of Professor – the highest academic rank in Turkish medicine
• Treats patients at the JCI-accredited Dunyagoz Hospital in Istanbul
• Specialises in refractive surgery including varied laser correction techniques
• Recognised as a specialist ophthalmologist by the Turkish Ministry of Health

Professor Matben Volkan has managed over 20,000 surgical cases during his career as an ophthalmologist. He currently treats patients at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara – a facility dedicated entirely to eye health.

• Specialises in refractive surgery for vision correction
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Completed medical training and specialisation at Ege University and Sisli Etfal Training Hospital
• Focuses on high-volume surgical precision in complex eye cases

Professor Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on refractive surgery and high-volume vision correction.

• Holds a specialty IntraLase certificate for bladeless laser vision correction
• Certified surgeon for INTACS corneal implants
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology