Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Professor Bardak is a globally recognised eye surgeon based at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who received the prestigious Troutman Award for his work in laser vision correction.

• Specialises in laser thermal keratoplasty to treat hyperopia or long-sightedness
• Awarded for research into keratoconus – a condition where the cornea thins and bulges
• Completed a Dutch fellowship at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Received international acclaim for his work on retinal health and oxidative stress
• Expertise includes treating advanced corneal diseases and refractive errors

Dr Dibekoglu pioneered robotic surgery in Turkey, having performed the nation's very first general surgery operation using the Da Vinci system.

• Specialises in robotic and laparoscopic surgery – using small incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in colorectal, gastrointestinal, and hepatobiliary procedures involving the liver and bile ducts
• Former Acting Head of General Surgery at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr Zehra Karaağaç is a specialist in oculoplastic surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on surgical procedures involving the eyelids and surrounding facial structures.

• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the prestigious Prof Dr Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on functional and aesthetic eye-related surgical cases
• Specialises in oculoplastic surgery – procedures that correct eyelid positions or repair tear ducts to improve vision and comfort
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Senay Yilmaz is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has successfully performed over 9,000 surgical procedures.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for complex eye conditions and vision correction
• Completed specialist training in eye diseases at Istanbul University School of Medicine
• Presented research on surgical repairs for cranial nerve palsy at European medical meetings
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD)
• Contributes to the scientific community with multiple publications on surgical outcomes

Dr Haluk Talu is a senior eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has successfully managed more than 20,000 surgical cases.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery to correct vision issues
• Completed advanced training at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital in France
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 50 scientific papers on eye disease and surgical outcomes
• Fellowship trained at the St. Roch Eye Clinic