Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Faruk Eroglu has performed over 16,000 laser procedures and 1,000 cataract surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in Argon and Excimer Laser therapies for vision correction and retinal diseases
• Provides advanced treatments for diabetes-related eye conditions and macular degeneration
• Corrects strabismus (crossed eyes) and performs precise corneal ring implantations
• Holds memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract Refractive Surgery

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr. Omer Kamil Dogan is a senior ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in cornea transplantation and corneal diseases. Dr. Dogan currently heads the Ophthalmology Department at Hisar Hospital. He holds a professorship from Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine.

• Authored over 170 scientific publications and 3 book chapters.
• Treats complex conditions including glaucoma and cataracts.
• Performs specialized corneal and conjunctival surgeries.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 500,000 patients annually.

Dr Alim Huseynov is an ophthalmology specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He brings a strong background in surgical eye care and vision correction from several of Turkey's leading hospitals.

• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine in Konya
• Practised as an eye specialist at the prestigious Liv Hospital Ulus
• Provides expertise in diagnosing and treating various vision conditions
• Works within a major JCI-accredited hospital setting

Professor Erkan serves as a senior ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. She was the former Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Ondokuz Mayis University.

• Specialises in medical and surgical eye care at one of Istanbul's premier hospitals
• Former Head of Department – trained and supervised other eye specialists
• Practised at World Eye Hospital, a dedicated centre for vision correction
• Provides online consultations for patients seeking expert second opinions

Professor Ümit Aykan has performed over 1,100 high-success procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on restoring vision through precision surgery.

• Specialises in multidiode laser treatments to manage glaucoma without daily medication
• Trained at the prestigious Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Expert in cataract surgery using techniques that reduce infection risks
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and American Academy member

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist plastic surgeon who completed intensive surgical training in the United States at UTHSC and PACES Plastic Surgery.

• Specialises in aesthetic eyelid surgery and cosmetic facial procedures
• Works as a consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Serves as a Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Completed surgical degrees at Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital

Dr Warangkana Chaivong is a specialised oculoplastic surgeon at Wansiri Hospital. She holds multiple certifications from the Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery for eyelid and eye area procedures.

• Specialises in blepharoplasty – functional and aesthetic eyelid surgery to improve vision or appearance
• Expertise in epicanthoplasty – surgery to reshape the inner corner of the eye
• Certified in cornea and refractive surgery from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Board-certified by the Thai Medical Council in Ophthalmology

Dr Yasar Dag has performed over 900 treatments for complex eye conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is highly regarded for his work in both adult and paediatric surgical eye care.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery using advanced multifocal and toric lens implants
• Performs complex strabismus correction to improve eye alignment and vision
• Trained in vitrectomy – a delicate procedure to treat retinal problems and eye trauma
• Expert in corneal transplant surgery and managing chronic corneal diseases
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) with 12 published research papers