Best Cataract Surgery (both Eyes) Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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.

Place and Date of Birth

• Erzurum, 1970

Language Skills

• English, German, Russian

Education and Experience

• 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
• 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
• 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

Case Experience

• 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
• ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009

Dr Derda Ozer has performed over 900 eye procedures and brings deep expertise in surgical retina and cataract care to Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Completed a prestigious ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery
• Published more than 35 scientific papers in journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology
• Helped test new treatments for inflammatory eye diseases through five major clinical trials
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 ophthalmic procedures and holds an advanced surgical fellowship from the University of Kansas.

• Completed the prestigious ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina in the United States
• Passed all four levels of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) examinations
• Uses phacoemulsification with premium TECNIS Puresee lenses to restore vision quality
• Serves as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University faculty of medicine
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council

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.

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly academic ophthalmologist who has pioneered practical methods for toric intraocular lens implantation during cataract surgery.

• Specialises in refractive cataract surgery and complex corneal diseases
• Developed a simplified method for marking the corneal astigmatic axis at the slit-lamp for lens accuracy
• Expert in manual small incision cataract surgery for technically difficult cases in vitrectomised eyes
• Researched anterior segment changes following Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

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

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

• Specialises in treating complex eye diseases and surgical lens procedures
• Completed his medical degree at the renowned Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital using modern diagnostic technology
• Focuses on restoring visual clarity for patients with bilateral lens issues

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

Dr Omer Kocabiyik is a surgical specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a high volume of cataract operations performed across several major state and research hospitals.

• Specialises in treating refractive errors including hypermetropia, astigmatism, and myopia
• Manages complex cases involving glaucoma and corneal diseases
• Presents clinical research at National Ophthalmology Congresses on modern eye surgery
• Performs combined procedures including blepharoplasty and excimer laser treatments
• Expert in medical retina and eye disease monitoring

The doctor completed medical education and specialization at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. With expertise in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, excimer laser therapy, and diabetes-related yellow spot treatment, the doctor has performed over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures, more than 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments, and over 1,000 cataract surgeries. The doctor is an active participant in international congresses across the European Union and the USA, and is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society.

The doctor is a distinguished Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years of experience, having participated in more than 30,000 surgical cases. Specializing in general eye examinations, cataract treatment, laser eye treatments, and presbyopia treatment, the doctor is highly skilled in these areas.

The doctor is a co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society and an international certified instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs courses. The doctor has moderated significant symposiums and is a member of several prestigious ophthalmology societies.

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

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has handled more than 20,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Won the session award for best oral presentation at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University where he trained future ophthalmologists
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Specialises in refractive surgery and lens replacement for vision correction

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialised ophthalmologist with a clinical focus on cataract and refractive surgery at Tema Hospital in Istanbul.

• Developed a practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation to improve astigmatism correction
• Expert in manual small incision cataract surgery for complex vitrectomised eyes
• Completed specialised training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Published research on Nd: YAG laser posterior capsulotomy and anterior segment parameters
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

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

• Serves as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in complex eye procedures
• Specialised in Artisan Iris and claw lens applications for advanced vision correction
• Holds international certifications from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association board for the Konya and Antalya regions
• Published over 10 scientific papers on surgical outcomes and ocular techniques

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)

Dr Digdem Begendi specialise in precision eye surgery using intraLase and femtosecond laser technologies at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laser iridotomy and complex refractive procedures
• Regularly publishes research findings in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the respected Akdeniz University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on restoring vision through modern laser-assisted surgical techniques