Best Corneal Transplant Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 eye procedures and holds a prestigious surgical fellowship from the University of Kansas.

• Specialises in complex corneal transplants and vitreoretinal surgery
• Awarded the ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship in the United States
• Passed all Advanced International Council of Ophthalmology examinations
• Serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University
• Active member of the Young Ophthalmologist Council in Turkey

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career and currently conducts more than 1,000 eye surgeries every year.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – a major public research institution
• Authored 94 scientific publications on ophthalmic surgical outcomes and techniques
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Handles complex cases including glaucoma, cataracts, and intraocular lens procedures

Associate Professor Yasar Dag is a highly regarded specialist ophthalmologist who has performed over 900 successful eye treatments at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and keratoplasty – surgery to replace damaged corneal tissue
• Expert in Scheimpflug topography for precise pre-operative mapping of corneal structure
• Published researcher in tear film evaluation and corneal astigmatism correction
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

Op. Dr. Alasgar Asgarli, MD, is an ophthalmologist. He focuses on cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, medical retinal diseases, and pediatric eye care. He performs oculoplastic eyelid surgery and ocular trauma surgery. His skills include intravitreal injections, pterygium excision, and neuro-ophthalmology. He also has experience with advanced intraocular lens fixation, including scleral fixation and the Yamane technique.

Achievements and accreditations: Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD). Presenter at the TOD 59th National Congress. Attended the TOD 58th National Congress. Completed the TOD Fundus Fluorescein Angiography Course (2024). Published “Comparison of the Effects of Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses on Lenticular Astigmatism” (DOI: 10.37844/TJ-CEO.2025.20.37). Holds certification in Botox and dermal fillers.

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly regarded ophthalmology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has successfully managed over 900 eye procedures.

• Focuses on corneal diseases and keratoplasty for restoring patient vision
• Published clinical research on using hybrid break-up time tests to evaluate tear film health
• Developed a practical method for marking the corneal astigmatic axis during lens implantation
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish medical centre

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is an elite eye surgeon who sits on the executive board for the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the United States
• Specialises in limbal stem cell transplantation and complex corneal disease treatments
• Holds triple international board certifications including FEBO and FICO credentials
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the American College of Surgeons
• Authored 58 international peer-reviewed articles and 15 books on ophthalmic surgery

Education and Expertise

2005 – Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2011 – Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialization

Specialization Thesis: Our Grid Laser Results in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema

Experience

Erzincan State Hospital

Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

Gebze Fatih State Hospital

Tuzla State Hospital

Courses and Certificates

56th TOD National Congress

ESCRS (The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons)

7th TOD Live Surgery Symposium

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer Course

Cataract and Refractive Surgery Live Applications

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Ophthalmology Association

-Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Chamber

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a global authority in vision restoration, having performed over 10,000 successful eye surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds a subspecialty diploma in Cornea and External Disease for expert-level care
• Performs advanced partial-thickness transplants including DALK and DMEK to speed up recovery
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – a prestigious international mark of quality
• Awarded by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons for clinical excellence
• Published over 80 scientific papers on corneal disease and ocular reconstruction

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with elite international training from the Moscow University Eye Institute and Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

• Specialises in refractive and phaco surgery for complex vision restoration
• Trained at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Florida – consistently ranked as the top eye hospital in the United States
• Completed advanced specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for corneal and lens-related conditions

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a pioneer in corneal surgery who developed his own surgical techniques for complex eye reconstructions. He is the founder and former medical director of the Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank, Turkey's first major facility for corneal tissue.

• Created the unique 'Arslan closed cornea' and 'Arslan covered cornea' surgical techniques
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of clinical leadership
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including keratoplasty and retrograde glaucoma tube implantation
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in corneal care.

• Trained at Selcuk University specialising in complex eye surgery
• Former staff member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes managing corneal disorders and surgical interventions
• Practiced at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on restoring vision through precision ophthalmic techniques

Education

2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

Publications

A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2015
• Volume: 38(8)
• Pages: 717-722
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 40(10)
• Pages: 832-838
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 41(9)
• Pages: 809-813
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

• Author: Kaya Faruk
• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.09.013

Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 32(1)
• Pages: 38-43
• DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2015.12.004

Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: BMC Ophthalmology
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 16(1)
• DOI: 10.1186/s12886-016-0271-8

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

• Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 7(4)
• Pages: 686-688

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

• Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
• Year: 2014
• Volume: 37(5)
• Pages: 371-376
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2013.11.012

Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

• Journal: Turkish Neurosurgery
• Year: 2019
• DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.24775-18.4

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

• Journal: Journal of Refractive Surgery
• Year: 2006
• Volume: 22(8)
• Pages: 799-803
• DOI: 10.3928/1081-597X-20060901-04

B. Book Chapters:

Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

• Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
• Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2017
• Pages: 163-169
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

• Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
• Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
• Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
• Year: 2018
• Pages: 107-114
• DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10

Professor Vedat Kaya is a senior ophthalmologist at Liv Hospital Ulus specialising in high-precision corneal and anterior segment surgery.

• Serves as a formal reviewer for 'The Cornea', a leading international medical journal
• Extensive academic background with over 60 published research papers globally
• Authored a specialised textbook on wavefront and topography-based laser techniques
• Previously practiced at the specialised Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Focuses on refractive surgery and complex corneal disorders

The doctor is an eye surgeon specializing in cataract treatment, cornea replacement, and refractive surgery. With extensive experience in these fields, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in ophthalmic procedures, ensuring improved patient outcomes through innovative surgical techniques. The doctor's clinical focus is on providing cutting-edge care and utilizing the latest technology to enhance vision correction and eye health.

The doctor is an ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and corneal transplants. With extensive experience in these areas, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in surgical techniques and patient care. The doctor is recognized for their expertise in complex cases and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, the doctor has been involved in clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for patients undergoing eye surgeries.

Work Experience

• 2003-2011: Worked in public hospitals.
• 2011 - Present: Working in the private sector, currently at the Eye Clinic of Private Koru Hospital (Çukurambar).

Education

• 1999: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2003: Completed specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic.

Specialization

• Cataract and Other Anterior Segment Surgeries
• Refractive Surgery
• Retinal Diseases (Experience with over 30,000 cases)

Language Skills

• English

Professional Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Ophthalmological Association)
• TCOD (Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)