Best IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 successful eye procedures and holds elite dual surgical fellowships from the United States.

• Completed a prestigious surgical fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology advanced examinations
• Investigated new therapies in clinical trials for global leaders like Sanofi and Roche
• Holds an academic position at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University faculty of medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association young ophthalmologist council

Dr Hakan Sivrikaya is a highly trained ophthalmologist who completed his specialist education at the prestigious Russian Medical Academy Eye Hospital in Moscow.

• Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya – a leading centre for refractive surgery
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons since 2000
• Held long-term membership with the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Skilled in multiple languages including English, German, and Russian
• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career in ophthalmology.

• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor at Harran University
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Completed surgical specialisation at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precise laser corrections and complex eye health cases
• Recognised for maintaining high clinical standards across thousands of successful procedures

Professor Hamdi Er is a highly credentialed eye specialist who completed prestigious clinical fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and the Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Performed post-doctoral research at both the University of California and Baylor College of Medicine
• Specialises in Refractive Lens Exchange and advanced laser vision correction techniques
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Maintains a significant research record focused on precision outcomes in ocular surgery

Medical interests:

• 1. Ocular Oncology

• 2. Surgical Retina

• 3. Uveitis

• 4. Medical Retina

• 5. Cataract

Education:

• 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

• 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus

• 1st Hakkari State Hospital

• 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

• 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Research & Publications:

Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

Memberships:

• 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

• 2nd Turkish Medical Association

Awards:

• 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

Dr Yasar Dag is a specialist ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Florya who focuses on refractive surgery and corneal health.

• Specialises in IntraLase laser surgery for correcting vision errors
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty for complex eye conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Author of clinical research on tear film stability and corneal topography
• Completed advanced vitrectomy training at the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

Professor Semih Urz was named Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his exceptional clinical surgical work.

• Holds a second specialisation from Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Former faculty educator who has authored several textbooks on advanced eye surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association involved in clinical standards
• Uses his background in diagnostic ophthalmology to assess patient suitability for laser correction

Professor Baha Toygar has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• International certified instructor for intra-corneal ring and phakic IOL surgical courses
• Moderator for the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and refractive surgery societies
• Specialises in refractive laser treatments, cataract surgery, and presbyopia correction

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist who has successfully completed over 20,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Recognised internationally with a best oral presentation award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in refractive surgery at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul
• Spent nearly a decade as a university lecturer and Associate Professor training future eye surgeons
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a faculty lecturer and specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on refractive and cataract procedures.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Affiliated with the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
• Participates in the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Dr Levent Ersan has personally performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's premier specialist eye centres.

• Holds membership with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Specialises in refractive surgery at the JCI-accredited Etiler branch
• Recognised by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his clinical expertise
• Conducted research into retinal nerve fibre photography for diagnostic accuracy
• Received top honors from Turkey's scientific research council for ophthalmology studies

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly academic ophthalmologist who specialises in refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Published research on Scheimpflug topography for precise eye mapping
• Focuses on cataract and refractive procedures to correct vision
• Expertise includes managing complex corneal diseases and keratoplasty
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with over 27,000 successful surgical cases performed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Serves as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in complex eye procedures
• Board member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association for the Konya and Antalya branches
• Holds international certifications in advanced lens applications and vitreoretinal surgery
• Published over 10 scientific papers and presented 20 oral notifications worldwide
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society

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 leads the eye laser clinic at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex after years at Turkey's specialised World Eye Hospital branches.

• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – one of the country's most established medical schools
• Specialised in vitreoretinal surgery and advanced retinal care at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Managed clinical operations as a founding partner of a specialist eye hospital
• Focuses on laser vision correction and retina-specific microsurgery

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. His career is defined by international teaching roles and a deep focus on laser eye correction and corneal health.

• Holds membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in femtosecond LASIK, SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation
• Published 84 peer-reviewed articles on refractive surgery and ocular surface diseases
• Awarded by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Digdem Begendi specialise in femtosecond laser technology and IntraLase eye surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on precision laser iridotomy and complex refractive procedures
• Publishes research on ophthalmology findings in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed her specialist surgical training at Akdeniz University

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc gained elite international expertise through a prestigious fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University.

• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex corneal diseases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published 18 peer-reviewed papers on corneal health and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Istanbul Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon with over 10,000 successful surgical cases to his name.

• Completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Germany's prestigious Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) and the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds a Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
• Subspecialised in optics and refraction with multiple international certifications

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