Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Yusuf Durlu has performed over 40,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He is an international specialist with postgraduate training from Japan and the USA.

• Holds a LASIK certificate from Crete University for laser vision correction
• Recipient of the Japan Mishima Sai-ichi Research Award for three separate terms
• Trained at Case Western Reserve University in the United States
• Fluent in English and Japanese to assist international patients
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Alkin is a leading retinal specialist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery for complex secondary retinal detachments and traumatic eye injuries
• Performs pars plana vitrectomy – a microsurgery to repair the retina and remove vitreous gel
• Uses photodynamic therapy and advanced laser treatments for chronic retinal conditions
• Holds seats on both the Medical and Surgical Retinal Boards of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society

Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed over 900 cataract and 900 strabismus treatments. He leads the Eye Laser Clinic at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery – managing complex retinal detachments and conditions involving the back of the eye
• Uses ReLEx SMILE and IntraLase techniques for laser vision correction
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
• Co-founded the Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital, a specialised centre for vision care

Dr Chantaren is a leading refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. She holds advanced certifications in laser vision correction from the London Vision Clinic and Kyoto Prefectural University.

• Specialises in SMILE, LASIK, and Presbyond techniques for vision correction
• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Expert in ocular surface transplantation and chronic dry eye management
• Former instructor at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy. He has performed over 30,000 surgical cases. Dr. Ozturk treats complex eye conditions like optic nerve atrophy and cataracts. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 50,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and retinal detachment surgery.
• Authored 20 international and national scientific publications.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and phacoemulsification.

Associate Professor Bulut is a high-volume eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 10,000 successful surgical cases to his name.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Uses precision IOL implantation techniques including multifocal lens options
• Serves as Associate Professor of Eye Diseases at Istanbul Medipol University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Young Ophthalmologists Unit

Dr Akif Saygin specialises in refractive cataract surgery and diabetic eye conditions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He completed his ophthalmology training at the prestigious Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Expert in treating diabetic macular edema using specialised grid laser techniques
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Performs precision eye alignment procedures for patients with strabismus
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Levent Akcay is one of Turkey's most prolific eye surgeons, having performed over 55,000 operations at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex cataracts, LASIK, and vision correction surgery
• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Published 201 scientific papers to help advance the field of ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Turkish Medical Association

Dr Nichaboon Chotkajornkiat is a fellowship-trained specialist in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Completed subspeciality training at Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailand's top medical institutions
• Holds a certificate in neuro-ophthalmology for managing complex eye-brain connections
• Certified by the Thai Board of Ophthalmology for general and specialised eye care
• Manages strabismus, a condition where eyes do not align correctly, in children

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures during his career. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive laser treatments. Dr. Volkan treats patients at a facility serving 27,000 people annually.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Graduated from Ege University School of Medicine.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.