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Alperen Koc

  • Leading doctor for Strabismus surgery
  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • The doctor is a seasoned Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with over a decade of experience. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the doctor has mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures. The doctor completed post-graduation from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006.

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Theppachai Thammikasakul

  • 4.5 Good 8 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital who brings specialised expertise in complex eye procedures. He completed his medical training and surgical residency at the prestigious Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

    • Holds a specialist certificate in Ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital
    • Completed a sub-specialty fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khon Kaen University
    • Focuses on precision-based surgical interventions for ocular alignment
    • Combines broad ophthalmology training with technical microsurgical skills
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Osman Sevki Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Experience:

    1. Konya-Karapınar Kutören Health Center\ General Practitioner
    2. KonyaProvincial Deputy Directorate of Health
    3. KonyaProvincial Health DeputyDirectorate
    4. Istanbul Fatih Tuberculosis Dispensary
    5. University of Frankfurt \ Darmstadt Eye Clinic
    6. Istanbul Taksim State Hospital\ Eye Diseases
    7. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine \ Chief Assistantof the Department of Ophthalmology
    8. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank \ Founder (MedicalDirector)
    9. TOD\ Chairman
    10. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa - Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine\ First Head of the Department of Ophthalmology
    11. Demiroğlu-Bilim University \ Head of Ophthalmology Department
    12. Florence Nightingale Hospitals \ Eye ClinicCoordinator

     

    Specialties:

    1. Vaccinating the child age group
    2. Follow-up of eye eclipse in Behçet’s disease with iris and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)

     

    Priority treatments:

    1. Anterior segment surgery (cataract + IOL implantation, keratoplasty)

     

    Special advanced health technologies:

    1. Arslan closed cornea technique
    2. Arslan covered cornea technique
    3. Retrograde glaucoma tube implantation

     

    Leadership and Administrative Roles (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - TOD):

    • Various administrative roles at TOD including:
    • President of TOD IstanbulBranch (2006-2010, 2008-2010)
    • General Secretary (2015-2017)
    • President of TOD (2017-2019)
    • Member of TOD CentralExecutive Board (2011-2013, 2013-2015)
    • Member of Executive Board of the Cornea and Ocular Surface(COS) Unit of TOD (1994-2023)
    • Member of Executive Board of TOD Cataract and Refractive SurgeryUnit (2016-2018)

    Research and Publications:

    • Authored 57 original articlesin international peer-reviewed journals
    • Authored 56 articles in national peer-reviewed journals
    • Presented 178 papers at national conferences and 102 papersat international conferences
    • Authored 1 book and 6 book chapters
    • Developed two original surgicaltechniques and the Retrograde GlaucomaTube Implantation technique
    • Served on editorial boardsof various international and national journals

     

    Memberships and Affiliations:

    • Member of American Academyof Ophthalmology (AAO) and EuropeanSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
    • Examiner for European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) exams representing Turkey

     

    Awards:

    • Received awards from IstanbulUniversity and TÜBİTAK

     

    Education:

     

    1982

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    1984

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology Specialization Training

    1994

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Associate Professor

    2000

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology \ Professor

     

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Esra Ayhan Tuzcu

  • 4.7 Excellent 11 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Sivas, 1976

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Graduated from Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine in 2001 on the 3rd place of the semester.
    • Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology 2002-2007
    • Erciyes University (Research Assistant) Kayseri 2002-2007
    • Van Education and Research Hospital 2007-2008
    • Kayseri Education and Research Hospital 2008-2010
    • Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine (Assistant Professor) Hatay 2010-2014
    • Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine (Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Hatay 2014-2016
    • Private Antalya Yaşam Hospital 2017-2019
    • Private Manavgat Akdeniz Hospital 2019-2020
    • Private Ofm Antalya Hospital 2020-2023

    Number of Scientific Publications

    • Over 50

    Membership

    • Turkish Medical Association
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association

    Case Experience

    • Since 2004

    Certificates

    • 1. XXIV National Ophthalmology Course, Refractive Surgery course, 2-4 April 2004, Ankara.
    • 2. TOD 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Phaco Complications (Early Period), September 2005, Antalya.
    • 3. TOD 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Basic Principles in Phaco Surgery, September 2005, Antalya.
    • 4. ISRS/AAO Meeting International Refractive Surgery: Art and Science, May 2006, Istanbul.
    • 5. TOD 43rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Simulation course (Vitreoretinal Surgery), November 2009, Antalya.
    • 6. Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Retina-Vitreous Diseases and Surgery Unit, Retina-Vitreous Education, September 2013, Ankara.
    • 7. TOD Ophthalmology Course, TOD Ankara Branch. Eye Infections course, 29-31 March 2013, Ankara.
    • 8. Ankara Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Retina Training 2014
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Ali Riza Cenk Celebi

  • Leading doctor for Strabismus surgery
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • 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.

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Birgi Sönmezer

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1988-1994: Medical Education, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
    • 1999-2002: Specialization, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
    • 2002-2007: Post-Specialization Training, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Clinic

    Professional Experience

    • 2002-2007: World Eye Hospital, Levent and Ataköy Branches
    • 2007-2010: Founding Partner, Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
    • 2010-2012: World Eye Hospital, Samsun and Bursa Branches
    • 2012-2023: World Eye Hospital, Antalya Branch
    • 2024: Antalya Medical Park Hospital, Eye Laser Clinic
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Akif Saygin

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

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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım, M.D.

    Ophthalmology

    Areas of Expertise and Interest

    • Cataract and Refractive Surgery
    • Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases
    • Ocular Surface Reconstruction
    • Cornea Transplantation (PK, DALK, DMEK)
    • Refractive Surgery (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOLs)

    Education and Career

    • 2006 – 2010, Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital / Resident in Ophthalmology
    • 2007, Sub-Investigator, Clinical Trial on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Neovista, Inc.)
    • 2009 – 2011, Sub-Investigator, Keraflex Treatment for Myopia (Avedro, Inc.)
    • 2016, European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) Certification
    • 2018, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) Certification
    • 2019, Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
    • 2020, Membership, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
    • Until 2024, Professor and Clinical Education Chief, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
    • 2024 – Present, Professor and Clinical Educator, Istanbul Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital

    Career

    Born in Trabzon in 1982, Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım completed his high school education at Kanuni Anatolian High School and earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He pursued his residency at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, where he contributed to clinical trials on age-related macular degeneration and myopia treatment. Prof. Yıldırım's clinical focus lies in cataract and refractive surgeries, as well as corneal and ocular surface diseases. He has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries, numerous ocular surface reconstructions, and advanced corneal transplants (PK, DALK, DMEK). His refractive surgery experience includes PRK, LASIK (mechanical and femtosecond), SMILE, and phakic IOL implantation. He continues to participate in clinical research, particularly involving toric phakic IOLs. He holds multiple distinguished certifications and memberships including FEBO (2016), FICO (2018), a Corneal Subspecialty Diploma (2019), and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2020). In his academic career, Prof. Yıldırım has contributed to the education of numerous residents and has published widely in the field.

    Publications

    • Author of 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles
    • H-index: 17 (Web of Science), 23 (Google Scholar)
    • Total Citations: 830 (Web of Science), 1,451 (Google Scholar)

    Books and Book Chapters

    • Ocular Surface Disorders
    • Corneal Diseases and Surgery
    • Refractive Errors (including Presbyopia)

    Certifications and Awards

    • European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2016
    • International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), 2018
    • Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma, 2019
    • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2020
    • 2nd Place – Best Poster Award, ESCRS Conference, London, 2014
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Nichaboon Chotkajornkiat

  • Leading doctor for Strabismus surgery
  • 16 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
  • Dr Nichaboon Chotkajornkiat is a fellowship-trained specialist in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus from Mahidol University in Bangkok.

    • Holds a specialised certificate in neuro-ophthalmology from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand
    • Completed advanced residency training at the renowned Ramathibodi Hospital
    • Certified by the Thai Board of Ophthalmology as a recognised eye surgery expert
    • Focuses on complex eye alignment issues in both children and adult patients
    • Practises at the dedicated Laser Vision centre at Bangkok Eye Hospital
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Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education & Expertise

    1988 | Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

    1992 | Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Ophthalmology

    1996 | Moscow University Eye Institute – Refractive Surgery

    1998 | Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute (Florida, USA) – Phaco Surgery

    Current - VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital Ophtalmology Department

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association

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Tulay Arici

  • Leading doctor for Strabismus surgery
  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Nurullah Cagil

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

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Uğur Tunç, M.D.

    Ophthalmology

    Areas of Expertise and Interest

    • Cataract Surgery
    • Corneal Diseases & Refractive Surgery
    • Ocular Surface Disorders
    • Retinal Diseases

    Education

    • Uludağ University, Faculty of Medicine – M.D., 2016
    • Istanbul Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital – Ophthalmology Residency, 2021
       

    Career

    • 2024–Present: Assistant Professor, Istanbul Medipol University; Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acıbadem Bölge Hospital
    • 2023–2024: Research Fellow, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University (Cornea & External Disease)
    • 2021–2023: Specialist Ophthalmologist, Eyüpsultan State Hospital

    Publications (Selected)

    • Tunç U, et al. Corneal bacterial microbiome in keratoconus patients. Ocul Surf. 2023.
    • Tunç U, et al. Comparison of dexamethasone implants in diabetic macular edema. Int Ophthalmol. 2022.
      Tunç U, et al. Corneal bacterial microbiome in keratoconus patients. Ocul Surf. 2023.
    • Tunç U, et al. Comparison of dexamethasone implants in diabetic macular edema. Int Ophthalmol. 2022.
    • Tunç U, et al. Topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification surgery: a randomized study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021.
    • Tunç U, et al. Analysis of corneal ectasia progression after cross-linking. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2020.
    • Tunç U, et al. Macular edema management outcomes: real-life data. Turk J Ophthalmol. 2020.
      (Total: 18 peer-reviewed publications, 11 international, 7 national)
    • Tunç U, et al. Topical anesthesia in phacoemulsification surgery: a randomized study. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021.

    Conferences & Scientific Activity

    • Presenter, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Congress
    • Presenter, World Ophthalmology Congress
    • Presenter, Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD) Annual Congresses
    • Panelist & instructor in corneal and refractive surgery training courses

    Awards

    • 2nd Prize, Best Oral Presentation – AI in Health Congress, 2020
    • Travel Grant – ESCRS Milan, 2022
    • Young Ophthalmologist Science Award – Turkish Ophthalmological Society, 2022

    Memberships

    • Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD)
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
    • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
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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 senior ophthalmology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in surgical eye correction. He brings significant academic depth to patient care as a leading researcher in ocular measurement and surgical outcomes.

    • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Istanbul Medipol University
    • Specialised training completed at the Prof Dr N. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
    • Published widely in international journals on surgical precision and lens calculation
    • Expertise in managing complex ocular conditions and long-term surgical follow-up
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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 extensive clinical training in ocular disorders.

    • Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Selçuk University
    • Formerly served at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
    • Practises at a major university-affiliated medical centre in Istanbul
    • Specialises in surgical corrections for eye alignment and vision issues
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