Cataract surgery (one eye) Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical cases – a massive volume of experience at the renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in refractive and cataract procedures at a leading specialist eye centre
• Published 20 scientific papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at major Turkish education and research hospitals in Kartal and Haydarpasa

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed more than 900 eye procedures and leads the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialised in vitreoretinal surgery and retina treatments
• Subspecialised at the Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Gained extensive expertise at the prestigious World Eye Hospital across multiple branches
• Personally evaluates all medical materials and prepares every cataract surgical plan
• Founding partner of the Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital, specialising in cornea and refractive surgery. She currently serves as a senior faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital.

• Trained at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation at the University of California
• Expert in managing complex corneal conditions and external eye diseases
• Active researcher and regular presenter at international ophthalmology conferences
• Specialist at Laser Vision International LASIK Center in Bangkok
• Focuses on implementing the latest global surgical technologies for patients

Dr Akif Saygin is a specialist ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on cataract and refractive surgery. He completed his medical training at Akdeniz University and his surgical specialisation at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer course
• Deep expertise in managing diabetic macular edema along with vision restoration
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Regularly attends the live surgery symposiums to stay current with surgical techniques

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a highly active eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical cases at Istanbul Medipol University Sefakoy Hospital.

• Specialises in surgical medical sciences with a focus on complex eye diseases
• Holds the rank of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association’s Young Ophthalmologists Unit
• Completed specialist training in the Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
• Active member of the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume ophthalmologist who has performed over 55,000 surgical procedures during his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in complex microsurgery and ophthalmic plastic surgery
• Maintains an active membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Published 201 scientific papers and articles on eye health
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at the Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr Patchima Chantaren graduated with first-class honours and holds specialist fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery. She currently practises at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed advanced training at the London Vision Clinic in the United Kingdom
• Undertook specialist clinical study in ocular surface transplantation in Kyoto, Japan
• Former instructor at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital cornea excellence centre
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with a clinical focus on refractive eye procedures
• Recipient of the Asia Cornea Society-Santen educational grant

Professor Yoonjung Jo is a certified Zeiss Smile Excellent Surgeon who leads the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She specialises in tailored vision correction and complex astigmatism management for cataract patients.

• Regular Member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)
• Specialises in one-to-one customised surgical planning for precise vision outcomes
• Member of both the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former clinical faculty member and Visiting Professor at Hallym University Medical Center
• Recognised specialist in combining refractive correction with primary eye surgery

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli completed specialised phaco surgery training at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida – consistently ranked as the top ophthalmology hospital in the United States.

• Trained in refractive surgery at the Moscow University Eye Institute
• Specialises in precise lens replacement using modern phacoemulsification techniques
• Directs the Ophthalmology Department at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on restoring visual clarity for patients with complex cataract cases

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal has completed more than 20,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır – a major centre for ophthalmology.

• Specialised training from Ege University and Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains international standards as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Contributed to medical research with over 50 national and international publications
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Focuses on precision outcomes for vision correction and ocular health

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a published authority on modern vision restoration, having authored textbooks on cataract treatment and presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.

• Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, a dedicated centre for advanced ophthalmic care
• Expert in presbyopia-correcting lenses that help reduce dependence on glasses after surgery
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital, one of the region's most prominent specialist training facilities
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Regular contributor to national congresses on the latest surgical techniques

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a specialist ophthalmologist leading eye care at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Specialises in complex cataract treatment and vitreoretinal surgery
• Holds a senior academic post at Mahidol University, a top Thai medical school
• Published researcher in retinal disease outcomes and ophthalmic surgical techniques
• Focuses on restoring vision through combined cataract and retinal care

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist glaucoma and cataract surgeon based at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She leads research and clinical training at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in managing complex cataract cases involving glaucoma
• Expert in treating angle-closure mechanisms using the latest ophthalmic research
• Serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Published researcher focusing on OCT angiography and ocular imaging
• Expertise in identifying rare intraocular complications to ensure surgical safety

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases. He holds the prestigious Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology and practices at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Completed a specialised Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Recognised Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma from Paris
• Expert in toric lens applications for correcting astigmatism during cataract removal

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).