Cataract surgery (one eye) Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specialising in advanced cataract and retina surgery.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Served as a lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Retina Specialists for complex cases
• Active in the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Dr Yasar Dag holds advanced certification in vitrectomy and publishes widely on optimising outcomes for complex cataract cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Developed a practical marking method for precise toric intraocular lens implantation
• Specialises in manual small incision cataract surgery for technically difficult vitrectomised eyes
• Expertise includes corneal diseases and determining safe margins for pterygium surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with research published in BMC Ophthalmology

Dr Digdem Begendi specialise in precision eye procedures using femtosecond laser technology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in laser-assisted surgery including intraLase and laser iridotomy techniques
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals regarding clinical findings
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Uses laser technology to improve surgical accuracy and patient recovery times

Dr Alperen Koc is a dedicated cornea specialist who trained at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul.

• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on corneal health and complex lens procedures
• Expertise includes microsurgical techniques for vision restoration
• Practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using modern diagnostic tools

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a highly regarded ophthalmic surgeon who has pioneered his own surgical techniques for corneal and anterior segment procedures. He currently serves as the Eye Clinic Coordinator at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and leading authority in cataract surgery
• Developed the Arslan closed cornea and covered cornea surgical techniques
• Executive board member for the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank and served as its medical director
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a distinguished ophthalmology specialist with senior fellowship training at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California.

• Performed extensive research and clinical work in retinal and cataract care at leading institutions
• Expertise includes managing complex surgical cases such as lens subluxation and Marfan Syndrome
• Board member of both the Surgical and Medical Retinal Boards of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced ocular imaging and surgical outcomes
• Current Professor of Ophthalmology at Biruni University and Medicana International Istanbul

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Harvard-trained ophthalmic surgeon with elite credentials from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Completed a prestigious glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology specialising in complex lens cases
• Executive Board Member of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit
• Expert in managing cataracts alongside underlying corneal diseases or glaucoma
• Member of the American European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgeons

With more than 20,000 surgical cases successfully managed, Dr Haluk Talu is a highly prolific eye disease specialist based at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 50 scientific articles on ophthalmic research and outcomes
• Former trainee at Nice St Antiapolis University Hospital in France
• Expertise includes laser eye treatments and presbyopia correction

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed over 55,000 surgical procedures during his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex microsurgery and ophthalmic plastic surgery
• Maintains an active membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Published 201 scientific papers and articles on eye health
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at the Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr Akif Saygin is a specialist ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on cataract and refractive surgery. He completed his medical training at Akdeniz University and his surgical specialisation at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer course
• Deep expertise in managing diabetic macular edema along with vision restoration
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Regularly attends the live surgery symposiums to stay current with surgical techniques

Dr Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical cases – a massive volume of experience at the renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in refractive and cataract procedures at a leading specialist eye centre
• Published 20 scientific papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at major Turkish education and research hospitals in Kartal and Haydarpasa

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a highly active eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical cases at Istanbul Medipol University Sefakoy Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical medical sciences with a focus on complex eye diseases
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association’s Young Ophthalmologists Unit
• Completed specialist training in the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli completed specialised phaco surgery training at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida – consistently ranked as the top ophthalmology hospital in the United States.

• Trained in refractive surgery at the Moscow University Eye Institute
• Specialises in precise lens replacement using modern phacoemulsification techniques
• Directs the Ophthalmology Department at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on restoring visual clarity for patients with complex cataract cases

Specializations

Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)

Yellow Spot Disease

Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a published authority on modern vision restoration, having authored textbooks on cataract treatment and presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.

• Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, a dedicated centre for advanced ophthalmic care
• Expert in presbyopia-correcting lenses that help reduce dependence on glasses after surgery
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, one of the region's most prominent specialist training facilities
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regular contributor to national congresses on the latest surgical techniques

Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with 30,000 surgical cases completed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery with three decades of clinical focus
• Certified for INTACS corneal implants and IntraLase laser technology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Maintains active membership in the International Society of Refractive Surgery