Best Corneal Transplant Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.

• Completed the ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina.
• Treats complex conditions like uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Practice is based at a government-authorized center for international health tourism.

Dr. Anil Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He specializes in cataract removal, keratoconus treatment, and laser vision correction. Dr. Kubaloglu has authored over 100 scientific publications in ophthalmology. He practices at a center certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal lens implants.
• Treats complex corneal conditions and presbyopia using modern surgical techniques.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the ASCRS.
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 eye procedures and holds a prestigious surgical fellowship from the University of Kansas.

• Specialises in complex corneal transplants and vitreoretinal surgery
• Awarded the ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship in the United States
• Passed all Advanced International Council of Ophthalmology examinations
• Serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University
• Active member of the Young Ophthalmologist Council in Turkey

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career and currently conducts more than 1,000 eye surgeries every year.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University – a major public research institution
• Authored 94 scientific publications on ophthalmic surgical outcomes and techniques
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Handles complex cases including glaucoma, cataracts, and intraocular lens procedures

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She has published over 30 scientific papers in national and international medical journals. Dr. Gunaydin previously served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a certification in corneal transplantation.
• Certified as an Eye Bank Medical Director.
• Contributed to five medical book chapters, including international publications.
• Translated major clinical texts like Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology.

Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first Southeast Asian specialist elected for a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at various prestigious American institutions.

• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Performs thousands of corneal and refractive procedures at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Director of the specialist fellowship programme for training future corneal surgeons
• Graduated with honours from Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top-ranked medical school

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly trained ophthalmologist specialising in complex eye surgery at Intrarat Hospital. She completed an international clinical fellowship at the prestigious Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in the USA.

• Holds a specialist certificate in ophthalmology from Chulalongkorn University
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating vision-threatening conditions of the eye
• Expertise includes managing advanced glaucoma and refractive issues
• Trained as a Doctor of Medicine to handle surgical eye care needs

Associate Professor Yasar Dag is a highly regarded specialist ophthalmologist who has performed over 900 successful eye treatments at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialises in corneal diseases and keratoplasty – surgery to replace damaged corneal tissue
• Expert in Scheimpflug topography for precise pre-operative mapping of corneal structure
• Published researcher in tear film evaluation and corneal astigmatism correction
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and laser eye procedures. Dr. Ozkaya has published over 80 articles in international journals. His surgical research has earned more than 500 citations from other medical experts. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high surgical success rates.

• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society and Turkish Ophthalmology Society.
• Teaches as a faculty member at Aydin University in Istanbul.
• Performs LASIK and macular degeneration surgery alongside complex vitreoretinal repairs.
• Expert in diagnostic tests including slit lamp exams and vision field studies.

Dr. Faruk Eroglu is an ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 argon laser procedures. Dr. Eroglu specializes in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, and excimer laser therapy. He trained at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Medicine. His practice focuses on diabetes-related yellow spot treatment and refractive surgery.

• Completed over 5,000 excimer laser treatments and 1,000 cataract surgeries.
• Maintains membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society and the International Ocular Inflammation Society.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility serving 500,000 patients annually.

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly regarded ophthalmology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has successfully managed over 900 eye procedures.

• Focuses on corneal diseases and keratoplasty for restoring patient vision
• Published clinical research on using hybrid break-up time tests to evaluate tear film health
• Developed a practical method for marking the corneal astigmatic axis during lens implantation
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish medical centre

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a pioneer in corneal surgery who developed his own surgical techniques for complex eye reconstructions. He is the founder and former medical director of the Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank, Turkey's first major facility for corneal tissue.

• Created the unique 'Arslan closed cornea' and 'Arslan covered cornea' surgical techniques
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of clinical leadership
• Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including keratoplasty and retrograde glaucoma tube implantation
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialised ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with formal fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a sub-board fellowship in Corneal Surgery at Khonkaen University
• Earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at Phramongkutklao College
• Obtained his specialized Ophthalmology Certificate at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on surgical solutions for corneal conditions and vision correction
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital, a specialist centre for modern eye care

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).