Keratoplasty Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Ertan Sunay holds a specialized certificate in corneal diseases and keratoplasty with extensive international training from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Certified in corneal cross-linking and Ferrara rings application
• Trained in ocular and corneal wavefront analysis for precise mapping
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed advanced surgical training at Istanbul University School of Medicine

Tuğrul Akın leads ophthalmic care at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics, a specialised centre focusing on restorative vision procedures.

• Trained at the Ankara University School of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Completed advanced career education at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Registered with the Turkish Medical Association

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, specialising in cornea and external disease.

• Focuses on corneal diseases, refractive surgery, and complex ocular surface disorders
• Researched the corneal microbiome in keratoconus patients to improve treatment outcomes
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract Specialists
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on corneal ectasia and macular edema management
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital as a specialist ophthalmologist

Dr Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a deep background in corneal care and surgical eye health.

• Previously served at the Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Practised at the Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital department of ophthalmology
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Selçuk University
• Focuses on restoring vision through surgical intervention at a major Turkish university centre
• Expertise includes complex corneal conditions and general ophthalmic surgery

Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading corneal specialist at Medipol University Hospital who literally wrote the book on managing keratoconus. He authored the pivotal Springer textbook chapter on corneal cross-linking techniques.

• Specialises in treating progressive keratoconus with epithelium-off cross-linking
• Expert in intraocular lens power calculations for patients with previous surgeries
• Published extensive research on long-term outcomes for complex corneal conditions
• Consults at one of Turkey's premier academic medical facilities

Dr Özer Kavalcıoğlu has performed over 60,000 surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics. He is a prominent specialist in corneal procedures and laser vision correction.

• Performs keratoplasty and corneal ring implantation for complex eye conditions
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regularly attends international congresses to master the latest corneal techniques
• Medical degree from Hacettepe University Medical School

Dr. Giray Ersoz is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at Biruni University Hospital. He ranked first in the Turkish Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) among all candidates nationwide. Dr. Ersoz specializes in medical retina and complex vitreoretinal surgery. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).

• Published over 50 scientific studies in international medical journals.
• Treats retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic eye diseases.
• Performs cataract surgery using smart lens technology.
• Maintains an educational platform followed by over 57,000 ophthalmologists worldwide.

Dr Ali Demircan trained at the Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey's most respected centres for ophthalmic surgery.

• Completed specialist medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in corneal transplant surgery and complex eye diseases
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, a major academic centre
• Focuses on restoring vision through precision keratoplasty techniques

Professor Peykan Turkcuoglu is a highly regarded ophthalmic surgeon who gained specialist training at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States.

• Specialises in corneal transplantation and managing complex keratoconus cases
• Performs vitreoretinal surgery for posterior segment eye disorders
• Trained at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey
• Handles both adult and paediatric strabismus treatments
• Practises at Medicana Camlica Hospital in Istanbul

Professor Akin Akyurt brings substantial European expertise to corneal surgery, having completed his specialist training at the University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen.

• Holds a PhD in immunomodulatory therapy from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences
• Certified in femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery and corneal topography
• Performs corneal collagen cross-linking to stabilise the ocular surface
• Member of the German Ophthalmological Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in scleral fixation techniques and multifocal intraocular lens correction

Dr. Mehmet Ozbek Eren is an ophthalmologist at Bayrampasa Eye Hospital in Istanbul. He treats vision conditions including cataracts and keratoconus. Dr. Eren performs laser procedures such as photorefractive keratectomy and femtosecond laser surgery. He works at Bayrampasa Eye Hospital, a facility that treats 65,000+ patients annually.

• Performs phacoemulsification with IOL implantation and multifocal lens replacement.
• Treats keratoconus using corneal cross-linking and keratoplasty.
• Manages glaucoma through laser trabeculoplasty and trabeculotomy.
• Practices at an eye center with 31 beds and 25 doctors.

Dr. Baris Yeniad is an eye surgeon at Bayrampasa Eye Hospital in Istanbul. He performs complex corneal procedures, including transplants and keratoconus treatments. Dr. Yeniad uses keratoplasty and corneal ring implantations to restore vision. He works at an eye center that treats over 65,000 patients annually.

• Performs corneal cross-linking (CCL) for progressive vision loss.
• Treats keratoconus using surgical and non-surgical methods.
• Works at an eye hospital established in 1984 with over 30 recovery beds.
• Performs transplantology for severe corneal damage.

Professor Sahin has treated 30,000 retinal disease cases and leads the ophthalmology team at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in corneal transplants and corneal ring implementation
• Performs complex vitrectomies and retinal detachment repairs
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Expert in keratoconus management and vision correction
• Uses IntraLase laser technology for corneal procedures

Professor Ibrahim Tuncer has managed over 10,000 surgical cases and is a prolific researcher with 48 published scientific articles in international indexes.

• Maintains a high academic standing with over 250 citations of his ocular research
• Presented 28 specialist papers at global and national scientific meetings
• Focuses on complex corneal and refractive cases at Can Hospitals Turkey
• Expertise includes managing pterygium and intricate oculoplastic surgery
• Skilled in both surgical and medical laser treatments for corneal health