Best Uveitis (eye Inflammation) Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly qualified ophthalmology specialist who has participated in major international clinical trials for non-infectious eye inflammation.

• Fellowship-trained in vitreo-retina at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Successfully passed all International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) advanced clinical examinations
• Served as a sub-investigator for global studies on treatments for Behçet's disease uveitis
• Specialises in managing complex paediatric eye inflammation and orbital cellulitis cases

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly trained ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital who completed an international fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

• Specialises in medical eye care and complex inflammatory conditions
• Completed specialised training at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
• Expert in diagnosing both routine and difficult vision disorders
• Graduated from Thailand's prestigious Chulalongkorn University faculty of medicine

Dr Yasar Dag focuses on complex inflammatory eye conditions and surgical ophthalmology at the VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialises in ocular trauma surgery to repair eye tissues damaged by severe inflammation or injury
• Trained in vitrectomy – a procedure to remove clouded gel from the eye to improve vision clarify
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty, providing surgical solutions for surface-level eye damage
• Published researcher on systemic inflammation and its effects on the tear film and tear ducts
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

Dr Veysi is an experienced ophthalmologist at CE International Hospital who focuses on surgical and medical treatments for complex eye conditions.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Managed clinical cases across several major academic centres including Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs speciality procedures to manage complications like glaucoma and cataracts caused by inflammation
• Uses laser surgery and oculoplastic techniques to restore eye function and appearance

Associate Professor Merih Oray is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed over 15,000 surgical procedures during her career.

• Trained at Yale University Hospital and the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution
• Expert in ocular immunology and managing complex inflammatory eye diseases
• Active member of the American Uveitis Society and International Ocular Inflammation Society
• Published over 150 scientific papers on ophthalmology and inflammatory conditions
• Specialises in managing Behçet's disease and chronic intraocular inflammation

Dr. Sumet Supalaset, MD, is a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds certifications from top institutions in London, Kyoto, and Chiang Mai University. He completed observership training at UCLA. Dr. Sumet earned his bachelor's degree in ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital and graduated with honors from Chulalongkorn University in 1997.

He has published research articles in international journals. His work focuses on LASIK, corneal diseases, and advanced refractive procedures. Dr. Sumet is skilled in many surgical techniques, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL, phacoemulsification, corneal transplantation, and tumor excision. He is a former lecturer at Chulabhorn Hospital. Dr. Sumet speaks Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Professor Arslan is a leading authority in ocular inflammatory diseases, having served as the President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He specialises in managing complex eye inflammation related to Behçet’s disease.

• Expert in fluorescein angiography to monitor iris and fundus inflammation
• Developed original surgical techniques for cornea and glaucoma treatment
• Founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank to manage ocular tissue
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Published over 100 research papers in peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmology specialist at Intrarat Hospital with focussed fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Specialises in managing complex eye inflammation involving the cornea and ocular surface
• Completed intensive surgical fellowship training at Khonkaen University
• Certified by Phramongkutklao Hospital in medical and surgical eye care
• Focuses on restoring vision through precise corneal and refractive interventions
• Treats persistent inflammation to prevent long-term structural eye damage

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.

He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.

Dr Birgi Sönmezer is a dedicated eye specialist who focuses on complex retinal and vitreoretinal surgery – the surgical management of the interior parts of the eye. He currently leads the eye unit at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialised in vitreoretinal surgery – procedures deep inside the eye to treat inflammation and damage
• Trained at the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital retina clinic
• Expertise in retinal laser therapy to prevent vision loss from inflammation
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Managed complex eye cases at the world-renowned World Eye Hospital for over two decades

Professor Akif Saygin is a specialist in ophthalmology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, focusing on managing inflammatory eye disorders.

• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Researched laser treatments for macular swelling to prevent vision loss
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in treating complex cases at major state training hospitals

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, holding a subspecialty diploma in cornea and external eye diseases.

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in ocular surface reconstruction to repair damage from severe inflammation
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Handled 10,000+ complex eye surgeries including advanced transplants
• Published 84 scientific articles on ocular diseases and surgical outcomes

Dr. Jinchul Kim is the Director and Ophthalmologist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He specializes in refractive surgery, including SMILE and laser procedures, and in cataract and IOL surgery with custom lens planning. He earned his M.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training in ophthalmology at Samsung Seoul Hospital and now serves as a Visiting Professor there. He also received advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

His achievements include the “Miracle Formula,” the world’s first IOL power calculation program tailored to Asian biometric profiles (patent pending). He holds ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification. He has been invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club 2025 (first Korean invitee), ASCRS 2025, and ESCRS 2023. His professional memberships include KOS, AAO, APAO, ESCRS, ASCRS, APACRS, KEEDS, and KCLS.

Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.

She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.