Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad — Page 7

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. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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

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

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 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

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

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Professor Ahmetoglu is a senior ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has performed over 34,000 eye surgeries throughout his career.

• Specialises in surgical eye care at the dedicated Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul
• Published over 60 scientific papers on ophthalmic conditions and treatments
• Holds the ICO Visual Sciences in Ophthalmology certificate for clinical excellence
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Expertise includes complex surgical cases across multiple medical faculties