Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr Cekmeceli brings elite international expertise to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, having trained at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Miami – consistently ranked as the top eye hospital in the US.

• Specialises in phaco surgery, a modern technique for removing cataracts through tiny incisions for faster healing
• Performs refractive surgery to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses
• Treats complex strabismus cases, correcting eye misalignment in both paediatric and adult patients
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Gokcen Gokce has performed over 10,000 surgical cases and holds a medical directorship for a cornea bank.

• Specialises in SMILE and Femto-LASIK laser surgeries for vision correction
• Uses femtolaser techniques to treat keratoconus with corneal rings and transplants
• Highly skilled in oculoplasty and periorbital plastic surgery, including Botox and fillers
• Treats complex eye conditions like glaucoma and strabismus using precision surgical techniques
• Holds certifications for Keratoplasty and high astigmatism treatment with femtolaser technology

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a leading academic specialist in vitreous and retinal conditions at one of Thailand's top medical universities.

• Specialises in cataract surgery for patients with complex retinal or vitreous issues
• Published researcher in retinal disease treatments and surgical outcomes
• Practices at Laser Vision within the Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Faculty member at Mahidol University's prestigious Department of Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist glaucoma and cataract surgeon based at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She is a recognized academic leader who researches rare eye conditions other specialists often refer on.

• Focuses on glaucoma surgery and complex cataract procedures
• Specialises in angle-closure mechanisms for patients with rare eye anatomy
• Uses OCT angiography for high-resolution imaging of eye blood vessels
• Academic at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Published researcher in international journals on ophthalmic surgical outcomes

Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a highly specialised ophthalmologist at Bangkok Eye Hospital who graduated with honours from Mahidol University.

• Specialises in refractive surgery including LASIK, LASEK, and ReLEx SMILE
• Certified expert in cornea and refractive surgery from Ramathibodi Hospital
• Serves as a visiting lecturer teaching the latest eye surgery techniques
• Provides surgical care for cataracts and corneal conditions
• Completed advanced residency training at one of Thailand's top medical schools

Dr Nivit Karla is an internal medicine and cardiology specialist at PrimeCare Bkk with extensive training from Mahidol University's Siriraj Medical School.

• Provides medical consultations for patients with complex internal health needs
• Completed specialist cardiology training at Rajavithi Hospital
• Subspecialises in cardiology intervention for heart-related conditions
• Consults fluently in both English and Thai

Associate Professor Kilic has performed over 10,000 surgical cases and holds a prestigious fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery from Germany.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE, IntraLase, and laser eye surgery for vision correction
• Holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and advanced FICO certification
• Performs complex cataract surgery using multifocal and toric lens implants
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Expert in oculoplasty, focusing on reconstructive and plastic surgery around the eye

Dr Semih Urvasizoglu is a specialist eye surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who trained at the prestigious Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to improve vision and reduce dependence on glasses
• Performs glaucoma surgery and specialised drainage procedures like trabeculectomy with Mitomycin-C
• Uses laser-based treatments including phototherapeutic keratectomy and Nd-YAG laser capsulotomy
• Expert in managing complex retinal conditions like detachment and central serous chorioretinopathy
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and actively involved in clinical research

Dr Koc is a published authority on vision correction, having authored two medical books specifically on cataract treatments and presbyopia corrective lenses.

• Performs laser eye surgeries including LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and IntraLase for precise vision correction
• Expert in presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses – implants designed to restore near and far vision
• Completed specialized ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Treats keratoconus and performs corneal ring implantations to reshape the eye's surface

Professor Erkan Unsal has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır. He specialises in high-volume cataract and vision correction procedures.

• Treats complex cataracts and advanced keratoconus conditions
• Uses ReLEx SMILE and LASIK for permanent vision correction
• Performs lens replacements using multifocal lens implants
• Contributed to over 50 national and international research publications
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

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.