Corneal transplant Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu is an eye surgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals on corneal and retinal treatments. Dr. Urvasizoglu is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Treats corneal conditions using femtosecond laser and phototherapeutic keratectomy.
• Performs glaucoma surgery and 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment.
• Published research on higher-order aberrations after corneal treatments in international journals.
• Completed the TODEM Glaucoma Surgery Skill Transfer Program.

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is an ophthalmology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with elite international training from the Moscow University Eye Institute and Miami's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

• Specialises in refractive and phaco surgery for complex vision restoration
• Trained at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Florida – consistently ranked as the top eye hospital in the United States
• Completed advanced specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for corneal and lens-related conditions

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a global authority in vision restoration, having performed over 10,000 successful eye surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds a subspecialty diploma in Cornea and External Disease for expert-level care
• Performs advanced partial-thickness transplants including DALK and DMEK to speed up recovery
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – a prestigious international mark of quality
• Awarded by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons for clinical excellence
• Published over 80 scientific papers on corneal disease and ocular reconstruction

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Professor Hyung Keun Lee is a senior ophthalmologist at Severance Hospital, focusing specifically on corneal surgery and complex cataract treatment.

• Specialises in precise corneal transplant procedures at one of South Korea's premier medical institutions
• Holds a professorship at Yonsei University College of Medicine – a global leader in clinical research
• Focuses on restoring vision through surgical management of the cornea and lens
• Expert in treating severe corneal pathology and advanced cataracts

Associate Professor Mustafa Ozsutcu is a senior ophthalmology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in corneal care.

• Trained at Selcuk University specialising in complex eye surgery
• Former staff member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes managing corneal disorders and surgical interventions
• Practiced at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on restoring vision through precision ophthalmic techniques

Dr Teeravee Hongyok is a specialist ophthalmologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital focused entirely on corneal health and surgical reconstruction.

• Specialises in corneal transplant procedures for complex eye conditions
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility known for clinical excellence
• Expert in treating advanced corneal diseases and refractive errors
• Provides surgical solutions for patients with severe vision impairment