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Birgi Sönmezer

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • 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
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Digdem Begendi

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Digdem Begendi specialise in laser-assisted eye procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focus on high-precision techniques to stabilise the cornea and improve visual clarity.

    • Specialises in IntraLase laser surgery for high-precision corneal reshaping
    • Uses femtosecond laser technology for safer and more accurate procedures
    • Performs laser iridotomy to manage internal eye pressure
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Published researcher in peer-reviewed international ophthalmology journals
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a leading authority in corneal surgery, holding a subspecialty diploma in cornea and external disease. He has performed over 10,000 eye procedures and specialises in restoring vision for complex keratoconus cases.

    • Performs advanced corneal transplants including DALK and DMEK for better graft survival
    • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, a prestigious international standard
    • Published author of book chapters specifically covering corneal diseases and surgery
    • Recognised as a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
    • Trained other surgeons as Clinical Education Chief at large city hospitals
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Akif Saygin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • 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
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Gokcen Gokce

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • 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
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Ugur Tunc

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute, specialising in cornea and external eye diseases.

    • Focuses on corneal ectasia progression – managing the thinning and bulging of the cornea
    • Highly active in refractive surgery – uses laser-based methods to correct vision issues
    • Published multiple research papers on the bacterial microbiome in keratoconus patients
    • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract Surgeons
    • Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
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Deniz Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • 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
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Ugur Yayla

  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • 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

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Osman Sevki Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Arslan is a leading authority in corneal surgery and pioneered his own surgical techniques for complex eye repairs. He founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank and serves as a coordinator at the Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Developed the Arslan closed cornea technique for specialised corneal management
    • Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma exams
    • Published 110+ peer-reviewed articles on anterior segment and corneal surgery
    • Experienced in keratoplasty, which involves replacing damaged cornea tissue with healthy donor tissue
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Nurullah Cagil

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
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Levent Akcay

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • 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
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Rahmi Duman

  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara
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Erkan Unsal

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • 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
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Mustafa Ozsutcu

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
  • Associate Professor Mustafa Ozsutcu is a key specialist at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in corneal topography and corneal disease management.

    • Treats corneal thinning using corneal cross-linking to strengthen the eye and stop progression
    • Specialises in fitting complex contact lenses for improved visual clarity
    • Conducted research at Bezmialem Foundation University – a top Turkish medical school
    • Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Selcuk University
    • Practises at Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex using high-definition imaging for precise diagnosis
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Faruk Kaya

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
  • Associate Professor Faruk Kaya is a leading voice in corneal health, having authored key textbook chapters on corneal cross-linking for managing progressive keratoconus.

    • Specialises in corneal cross-linking, a procedure that strengthens the cornea to prevent vision loss
    • Uses optical biometry for precise measurement and intraocular lens power calculation
    • Published long-term research on 6-year outcomes for epithelium-off cross-linking techniques
    • Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, a major academic and research centre
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Serdar Turkekul

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
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Candan Karaca

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializations

    Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

    Glaucoma (Eye Pressure)

    Yellow Spot Disease

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