Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is an ophthalmologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Celebi authored over 50 international articles and 15 books. He ranked 11th out of all medical graduates in Turkey's specialty exam.

• Specializes in scarless endoscopic lacrimal surgery and limbal stem cell transplantation.
• Performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and seton implant procedures.
• Hold certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and FEBO.
• Manages myopia progression in children using specialized lenses.

Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a leading eye specialist at Medical Park Antalya who specialises in complex corneal and refractive treatments.

• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Completed intensive post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery and retina care
• Former founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital with decades of surgical experience
• Focuses on laser-based vision correction and corneal integrity at the Eye Laser Clinic

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed more than 55,000 surgical procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in corneal treatments and oculoplastic surgery – repairing delicate structures around the eye
• Contributed to 201 scientific publications on ophthalmic surgical outcomes and techniques
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
• Trained at Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish specialist centre

Dr Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with elite training in cataract and refractive surgery. He holds a medical degree from Akdeniz University and completed his specialist registrar training at Istanbul Goztepe Hospital.

• Treats keratoconus using corneal cross-linking to strengthen the eye and stop vision loss
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Performs refractive surgery to correct vision issues and reduce dependence on glasses
• Published research on laser treatments for retinal conditions like macular oedema

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed eye surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases across his career.

• Completed a specialist fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a Fellowship from the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) and the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
• Expertise in corrective procedures to reshape the cornea and improve visual clarity
• Awarded the FICO International Fellowship Scholarship for clinical excellence

Associate Professor Gokcen Gokce has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures and specialises in complex corneal cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Uses femtolaser technology to insert corneal rings for precise keratoconus correction
• Performs keratoplasty to replace damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor grafts
• Certified in femtolaser-assisted corneal tunnel surgery for faster patient recovery
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Holds specialist certification in managing high astigmatism using femtolaser techniques

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal is a highly skilled eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır. He has successfully managed over 20,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Specialises in corneal conditions and vision correction surgery
• Fellow at the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Published over 50 research papers in international medical journals
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Hasan Kiziltoprak is a specialist ophthalmologist who has published over 40 peer-reviewed research papers on corneal diseases and diagnostic imaging.

• Specialises in corneal cross-linking (CXL) and corneal ring implants to stabilise keratoconus
• Performs advanced corneal transplants, including DALK and DMEK for targeted layer repair
• Uses Scheimpflug imaging for early detection of corneal ectasia and subclinical cases
• Expertise includes No-touch-LASIK and multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) surgery
• Practices at Atlas University Hospital, a leading Turkish medical training centre

Specializations

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Kidney Diseases

Prostate Diseases

Undescended Testicle

Sexual Dysfunctions and Impotence

Urinary Incontinence

Bladder Diseases

varicocele

Infertility

Urological Cancers (Kidney-Prostate-Testis-Urinary Tract-Bladder Cancers)

Specializations

Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)

Yellow Spot Disease

Diabetic Retinopathy

Associate Professor Gokay Gunay is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with over 20,000 successful procedures to his name.

• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct vision and reshape the cornea
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine eye department
• Active in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expertise in corneal management using professional surgical protocols

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on corneal refractive procedures and complex vision correction.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Beyoglu Eye Hospital, a major centre for ophthalmic surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association refractive surgery unit
• Published author on lens corrective technologies and cataract treatments
• Regular presenter at international symposiums on refractive surgery outcomes