Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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 Mustafa Emiroglu is a highly trained specialist based at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds multiple memberships in prestigious surgical associations, including the Turkish Society of Surgery.

• Trained at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for surgical residency
• Completed specialised coursework in oncoplastic breast surgery through the Europe Senology Academia
• Member of the Colorectal Surgery and Endocrine Surgery Associations
• Studied at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, one of the region’s top medical schools

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

Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is the Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital and holds a prestigious fellowship from Harvard University.

• Specialises in ReLEx SMILE and LASIK using high-precision laser technology
• Completed dual fellowships in the USA at Harvard and Emory Universities
• Expert in corneal surgery for vision correction and complex refractive cases
• Trains future eye surgeons at Mahidol University, Thailand's premier medical school
• Performs procedures at the JCI-accredited TRSC International Eye and Vision Center

Professor Emeritus Sabong Srivannaboon is a premier cornea subspecialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center. He holds elite double fellowships from the University of British Columbia and Tulane Medical School.

• Specialises in LASIK and ReLEx SMILE vision correction techniques
• Performs precision corneal reshaping using femtosecond laser technology
• Completed clinical and research fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery
• Serves as Professor Emeritus at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Dr Nantinee Vilainerun is a dedicated glaucoma surgery specialist at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She focuses exclusively on managing complex ocular pressure conditions to protect patient vision.

• Completed a specialized glaucoma residency at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Served in subspecialist roles at multiple dedicated eye centers in Bangkok
• Performs surgical interventions for medication-resistant glaucoma cases
• Practices at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
• Consults with international patients in both Thai and English

Dr Gokay Gunay is a highly experienced surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has performed over 20,000 eye procedures. He focuses on restoring vision through precision refractive and cataract surgeries.

• Specialises in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and laser vision correction
• Performs cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

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 Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical procedures during her career at the specialized Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Focuses on cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement and laser refractive procedures
• Certified to use IntraLase and INTACS corneal implants – thin inserts that reshape the cornea
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Ankara University, one of the most respected medical schools in Turkey

Professor Guzel has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries during his career. He treats patients at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's premier specialised eye centres.

• Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, a leading medical institution
• Specialises in cataract surgery, strabismus, and complex keratoconus cases
• Focuses on vitreous body treatments and reconstructions
• Published more than 100 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Fluent in English for easy communication with international patients

Dr Selim Avci has performed over 1,000 cataract surgeries and treats complex vision issues at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialises in strabismus surgeries – correcting eye misalignment and muscle balance
• Performs dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) – a procedure to restore tear drainage to the nose
• Trained at 19 Mayıs University in the Department of Ophthalmology
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Medical Association (TMA)

Dr. Sasi Yaisawang is an ophthalmologist at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She presented her work at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the world's largest eye conference. Dr. Yaisawang specializes in vision correction and cornea surgery. She graduated with first-class honors from Chulalongkorn University.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and laser eye surgery.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implants.
• Authored medical textbooks and research articles in her field.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital with over 100,000 successful surgeries.

Dr Mucize Yaracan Eranil is a leading specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with international training from prestigous institutions in London and Cambridge.

• Specialises in cataract surgeries using multifocal and toric lens implants to correct astigmatism
• Manages complex retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment
• Performs eyelid aesthetic surgeries and treatments for congenital tear duct blockages
• Completed an observership at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
• Serves as the Izmir Branch President for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Yusuf Ziya Kaya focuses on complex eye conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He is a published researcher in innovative surgical techniques for glaucoma and cataracts.

• Treats paediatric eye conditions and strabismus (crossed eyes)
• Specialises in neuro-ophthalmology, managing vision issues related to the nervous system
• Performs retina procedures and cataract surgery
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Trained at the prestigious Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ekktet Chansue was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia invited to join Project ORBIS International, a global team dedicated to blindness prevention.

• Serves as Medical Director and Refractive Surgery Specialist at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
• Specialises in LASIK and ReLEx SMILE – a minimally invasive laser eye surgery with faster healing
• Completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease at Washington University Eye Center in the USA
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital

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