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Patchima Chantaren

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, holding first-class honours from Mahidol University.

    • Completed the Forefront Refractive Surgery course at the London Vision Clinic in the United Kingdom
    • Holds a clinical fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from Chulalongkorn University
    • Specialises in SMILE and LASIK procedures for vision correction
    • Former instructor at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Trained in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Professor Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 successful eye surgeries and holds prestigious membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

    • Specialises in all major laser eye techniques including SMILE and femtosecond LASIK
    • Holds advanced certifications from the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
    • Completed a dedicated subspecialty diploma in cornea and external disease surgery
    • Former Clinical Education Chief who has published 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles
    • Treats patients at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul
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Digdem Begendi

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr Digdem Begendi is a specialist ophthalmologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on high-precision laser eye surgery.

    • Specialises in IntraLase and femtosecond laser procedures for vision correction
    • Performs laser iridotomy to treat and prevent specific types of glaucoma
    • Researches clinical findings in ophthalmology for peer-reviewed medical journals
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
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Tasanee Sirikul

  • 27 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
  • Dr Tasanee Sirikul is a lead ophthalmologist at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre, specialising in refractive surgery and corneal health.

    • Awarded Second-Class Honours for her medical degree from Mahidol University
    • Completed advanced residency training as a specialist in cornea and refractive surgery
    • Serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital
    • Fellowship-trained specifically in modern vision correction and corneal procedures
    • Active member of the Thai medical academic community in corneal research
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Yanin Suwan

  • 16 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
  • Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist glaucoma and cataract surgeon at Laser Vision, Bangkok Eye Hospital. She brings high-level academic expertise to complex ophthalmic procedures.

    • Associate Professor at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions
    • Published researcher in advanced optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography techniques
    • Specialises in treating rare angle-closure mechanisms in cataract patients
    • Active contributor to international ophthalmic research portals
    • Handles both general ophthalmology and complex glaucoma surgical cases
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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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Deniz Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases across his career.

    • Completed a specialised fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
    • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh since 2021
    • Holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and is a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology
    • Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
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Osman Sevki Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a pioneering eye surgeon who developed the Arslan closed and covered cornea techniques for complex anterior segment cases.

    • Founder and former Medical Director of the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank
    • Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and coordinator at Florence Nightingale Hospitals
    • Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)
    • Specialises in cataract surgery, IOL implantation, and advanced keratoplasty procedures
    • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
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Nawat Watanachai

  • 29 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
  • Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a leading specialist in cataract and retinal care at the Laser Vision centre within Bangkok Eye Hospital.

    • Serves as Assistant Professor at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's top-tier medical faculties
    • Specialises in precise lens and vitreous treatments using femtosecond laser technology
    • Active clinical researcher with numerous papers published on retinal procedure outcomes
    • Provides expert care for complex ophthalmic cases requiring academic-level oversight
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Ekktet Chansue

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • Professor Ekktet Chansue was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia invited to join Project ORBIS International. He currently serves as the Medical Director at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

    • Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Cornea at Washington University Eye Center in the USA
    • Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
    • Served as Field Medical Director for the prestigious Project ORBIS in New York
    • Specialises in advanced refractive surgery and external eye diseases
    • Trained under world-renowned corneal expert Dr Jay Pepose
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Ahmet Alperen Koc

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who focuses on refractive errors and presbyopia correction.

    • Authored professional textbooks on cataract treatment and presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses
    • Regular attendee at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
    • Trained at Beyoglu Eye Hospital, a major centre for complex ophthalmic procedures
    • Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with over a decade of specialist focus
    • Presents research at national and international symposiums on laser vision correction
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Varintorn Chuckpaiwong

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • Associate Professor Varintorn Chuckpaiwong is a Harvard-trained specialist who leads the Cornea and Refractive surgery department at Ramathibodi Hospital.

    • Completed a prestigious fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University
    • Specialises in corneal health and precision refractive surgery using femtosecond laser technology
    • Holds a second international fellowship from the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta, USA
    • Serves as a Director at Mahidol University, training the next generation of eye surgeons
    • Focuses on restoring vision through evidence-based surgical techniques and academic leadership
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Sabong Srivannaboon

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • Dr. Sabong Srivannaboon is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Thailand. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery. He holds a clinical fellowship certificate in cornea from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

    He earned his medical degree with honors at Siriraj and completed his ophthalmology residency there. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at EENT Hospital, Tulane Medical School. He also finished a family medicine training program with the Medical Council of Thailand.

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Chareenun Chirapapaisan

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • Associate Professor Chareenun Chirapapaisan completed her prestigious fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Harvard University's Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

    • Holds a clinical fellowship from the Boston Laser Institute in the USA
    • Completed a specialised lamellar keratoplasty programme at the Singapore National Eye Centre
    • Serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Mahidol University
    • Specialises in precise refractive surgery using advanced laser technologies
    • Trained extensively in both Thailand and the United States for corneal disorders
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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 academic and ophthalmologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in refractive laser technology and intraocular lens precision.

    • Specialises in femtosecond laser applications for vision correction and lens power calculation
    • Authored key research on corneal cross-linking for managing progressive keratoconus
    • Published extensively in the Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie on advanced ocular treatments
    • Expert in complex IOL power calculations for eyes following previous myopic surgeries
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Mustafa Ozsutcu

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Univesity Hospital
  • Dr Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in surgical eye care.

    • Trained at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine and specialising in ophthalmology
    • Held senior clinical roles at leading Turkish training and research hospitals
    • Treats cases at the JCI-accredited Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex
    • Focuses on precise surgical outcomes for complex vision correction
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Hasan Kiziltoprak

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Hasan Kiziltoprak is a highly published eye specialist who has authored over 40 surgical research papers on corneal health and laser outcomes. He practices at Atlas University Hospital, focusing on restoring clear vision through precise laser techniques.

    • Specialises in No-touch-LASIK for treating myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
    • Expert in keratoconus management using crosslinking and corneal ring implants
    • Performs multifocal 'smart lens' surgery to reduce dependency on glasses
    • Researched wavefront-optimised versus topography-guided ablation for superior LASIK results
    • Extensive experience in corneal densitometry to ensure post-operative clarity
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Sasi Yaisawang

  • 13 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
  • Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and specialises in cornea and refractive surgery at Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

    • Presented research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology – the world's largest ophthalmology conference
    • Publishes medical textbooks and research on corneal conditions
    • Current PhD candidate focused on advanced ophthalmic clinical studies
    • Completed specialist residency training at Khon Kaen University
    • Dedicated to public eye health education and social volunteerism
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