Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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.

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr Serdar Ilguy is a dedicated specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on treating conditions of the urinary tract and reproductive system.

• Treats kidney, bladder, and urinary tract stones using modern removal techniques
• Manages urological cancers affecting the prostate, kidneys, and bladder
• Addresses male fertility issues and sexual dysfunction including impotence
• Provides care for urinary incontinence and prostate diseases

Dr Candan Karaca specialises in complex vision restoration at BAH International. She manages challenging cases involving cataracts, glaucoma, and retina disorders with high precision.

• Performs laser iridotomy to relieve eye pressure in glaucoma patients
• Specialises in phacoemulsification – a technique for cataract removal with smaller incisions
• Expert in treating diabetic retinopathy and yellow spot disease to preserve vision
• Provides tailored therapy for lazy eye (amblyopia), including paediatric cases
• Treats keratoconus at one of Turkey's leading eye care hospitals

Associate Professor Chirapapaisan is a Harvard-trained cornea specialist at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. She holds elite fellowships in refractive surgery from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and LASIK using precision laser techniques
• Performs lamellar keratoplasty, a specialized partial-thickness corneal transplant for faster healing
• Trained in refractive surgery at the Boston Laser Institute in the USA
• Service lead at Mahidol University, Thailands premier medical faculty
• Completed advanced corneal training at the Singapore National Eye Centre

Dr. Hasan Kiziltoprak is an ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corrective laser procedures. He performs corneal transplants using DALK and DMEK techniques. Dr. Kiziltoprak has published over 40 research articles in international refereed journals.

• Performs No-touch-LASIK and Smart Lens implantation to eliminate the need for glasses.
• Treats keratoconus using crosslinking and corneal ring implantation.
• Specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery.
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, an AACI-accredited facility.

Op. Dr. Fikriye Ordulu is an eye specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the intersection of corrective vision surgery and oculoplastics.

• Specialises in Smart Lens technology and cataract surgeries to restore clear vision
• Performs eyelid surgeries and eye contour aesthetics for functional and cosmetic improvements
• Expert in paediatric eyecare and strabismus to correct eye alignment in children
• Manages chronic conditions including diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma eye tension

Dr Esra Vural has performed over 5,000 eye surgeries and holds prestigious European Board of Ophthalmology certification. She practices at the specialized Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Completed a specialized fellowship at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany
• Specialises in vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery for complex eye conditions
• Expert in phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implants for cataract patients
• Published academic author on retinal prostheses and innovative corneal crosslinking treatments
• Holds the Advanced Clinical Exam (FICO) from the International Council of Ophthalmology

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

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.