Femtosecond laser Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an accomplished corneal surgeon who completed clinical fellowships at both the University of Toronto and the University of California, San Francisco.

• Specialises in refractive surgery using the latest international femtosecond laser technologies
• Serves as a senior faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital medical school
• Practises at Laser Vision International LASIK Center in Bangkok
• Contributes to global eye care through published research in international journals
• Presents frequently at major international ophthalmology conferences on corneal disease

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

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

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

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

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. 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 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

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

Dr. Sabong Srivannaboon is a Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology at Mahidol University. He specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at TRSC International Eye Center in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree with honors from Siriraj Hospital. Dr. Srivannaboon completed extensive research training at Tulane Medical School in the United States.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea at the University of British Columbia.
• Performs laser vision corrections including LASIK and ReLEx SMILE.
• Treats complex eye conditions and performs presbyopia treatments.
• Works at an ISO-certified clinic that has restored over 100,000 eyes.

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

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

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

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

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.

Dr Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, including specialised work with the IntraLase femtosecond laser system.

• Holds a formal IntraLase Usage Certificate for highly controlled laser incisions
• Certified to perform INTACS corneal implant surgery for complex eye conditions
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in refractive surgery to correct vision and reduce reliance on glasses

Dr Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmic specialist at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics who holds dual board certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed advanced training in optics and clinical science through the ICO board
• Regularly attends international symposiums on refractive surgery in Europe and the USA
• Recognised by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Expertise focuses on laser-based vision correction and lens implants