ReLEx SMILE eye surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a senior ophthalmologist at Medical Park Antalya who specialised at the Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

• Spent over a decade at the renowned World Eye Hospital network across multiple branches
• Extensive focus on retinal and vitreoretinal surgery for complex eye cases
• Served as a founding partner of the Maya Eye Hospital
• Currently leads the dedicated Eye Laser Clinic at Antalya Medical Park Hospital
• Expertise includes microsurgery and advanced laser vision correction techniques

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume eye surgeon who has successfully managed more than 55,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Holds a prolific academic record with 201 scientific publications and articles
• Recognised member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery through the European Society
• Trained at the specialist level at Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a refractive surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on laser vision correction and presbyopia treatments.

• Author of medical books on cataracts and presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses
• Regular attendee of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association refraction unit
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the dedicated Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Consults with international patients in both English and German

Professor Matben Volkan has completed more than 20,000 surgical cases at the dedicated Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara. He focuses on refractive surgery for patients seeking freedom from glasses through laser techniques.

• Maintains membership with the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Professional member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Specialised training completed at the Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Treats international patients in fluent English

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Associate Professor Gokcen Gokce is a laser eye surgery specialist who has performed over 10,000 successful operations at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Holds several certificates specifically for SMILE laser surgery and high astigmatism treatment
• Completed specialist medical training at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Use of IFS Femtolaser technology for complex corneal tunnel and ring procedures
• Certified in Keratoplasty and Medical Directorship of cornea banks
• Expertise includes managing refractive errors and keratoconus with femtolaser techniques

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal has performed more than 20,000 surgical procedures during his career as a dedicated ophthalmologist.

• Specialised at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine in eye diseases
• Maintains active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Published over 50 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Former staff member at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Lead surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir focusing on vision correction

Professor Veysi Oner is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 900 successful eye procedures performed.

• Specialises in laser vision correction at a JCI-accredited eye centre
• Former Professor of Ophthalmology – trained newer specialists in the field
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association for professional excellence
• Works at a dedicated eye hospital focusing entirely on vision health
• Experienced in modern laser technologies for refractive surgery

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist with over 10,000 surgical cases performed throughout his career.

• Completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
• Awarded the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Diploma and FEBO title in Paris
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Serves as an Associate Professor, actively contributing to clinical research and surgical training

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Gokay Gunay has handled more than 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on complex refractive corrections.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Eye Diseases
• Maintains active membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in surgical vision correction using advanced laser platforms
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Professor Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz brings a massive track record to Dunyagoz Istanbul, having performed over 30,000 surgical procedures during her career.

• Specialises in refractive surgery including ReLEx SMILE and LASIK
• Holds international membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Certified surgeon for IntraLase and advanced corneal implants
• Active member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.