Best Femtosecond Laser Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Pichit Naripthaphan is the President of the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Club of Thailand, leading the nation's standards in laser eye care.

• Completed advanced refractive surgery training in Atlanta and Los Angeles, USA
• Former Chief of the LASIK Centre at Rajvithi Hospital
• Specialises in FemtoLASIK and complex corneal procedures
• Senior Consultant Surgeon focusing on anterior segment and refractive cases
• Has performed over 900 successful eye treatments to date

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 successful eye procedures and holds advanced international certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology.

• Completed a surgical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Kansas Medical School in the USA
• Recognised as a refractive surgery specialist with expertise in laser vision correction
• Served as a clinical sub-investigator for major pharmaceutical trials with Novartis and Roche
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Passed the US Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) with high clinical science scores

Professor Ahmet Satici is a career specialist who has successfully performed over 20,000 eye surgeries. He maintains a dedicated private practice following a distinguished academic career as a medical professor.

• Achieved full professorship at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex surgical cases and restorative eye health
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Previously served as an Associate Professor within top-tier medical faculties
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at Dicle University

Dr Anun Vongthongsri was the first ophthalmologist from South East Asia to complete a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at the prestigious Washington University Eye Centre.

• Performs thousands of vision correction procedures including LASIK and surface laser surgery
• Founding Medical Director of Laser Vision International LASIK Centre in Bangkok
• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Trains other eye surgeons as a Director of fellowship programmes in refractive surgery
• Regularly presents new laser innovations at international ophthalmology meetings

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly trained ophthalmologist who completed an international clinical fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago.

• Specialises in diagnosing and managing complex vision conditions at Intrarat Hospital
• Earned her Doctor of Medicine from Chulalongkorn University - Thailand's oldest university
• Completed advanced ophthalmic training with a focus on glaucoma and surgical care
• Practises as a medical doctor (MD) with specialised expertise in laser-assisted eye treatments
• Member of the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University

Dr Yasar Dag focuses on refractive and cataract surgery, specialising in precision laser techniques at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Recognised for his expertise in corneal diseases and advanced keratoplasty procedures
• Experienced in using Scheimpflug topography to assess anterior segment parameters for laser treatments
• Developed a practical method for marking corneal astigmatic axis during lens implantation
• Published medical researcher in leading journals including BMC Ophthalmology and Photodiagnosis
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

Dr. Vivat Komolsuradej is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. He continued ophthalmology training with funding from Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University. He completed his residency at Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

He served as a medical lecturer at Khon Kaen University (2537–39 B.E.). Later, he joined Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. He headed the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Center and the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit.

He is regarded as one of Thailand’s leading experts in refractive surgery. He has more than 20 years of surgical experience. He served as Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Center at Rangsit University (2563–65 B.E.).

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

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 Chonthicha Charumalai is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, a world-recognised hub for laser vision correction.

• Completed a clinical fellowship specifically in cornea and refractive surgery
• Focuses on femtosecond laser applications for precise vision correction
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical schools
• Practised as a corneal specialist at Piyavate Hospital before joining TRSC
• Member of the ophthalmology community with deep expertise in external eye diseases

The doctor completed medical education and specialization at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. With expertise in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, excimer laser therapy, and diabetes-related yellow spot treatment, the doctor has performed over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures, more than 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments, and over 1,000 cataract surgeries. The doctor is an active participant in international congresses across the European Union and the USA, and is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

• Samsun, 1959

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

Case Experience

• Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

Memberships

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Medical Association
• ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
• ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
• AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

Seminars

• -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

Awards

• TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

Scientific Studies

• Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

National Publications

• The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi is a specialist eye surgeon who has successfully managed over 20,000 surgical cases at the Dunyagoz Etiler Hospital.

• Awarded best oral presentation by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2019
• Previously served as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University training future eye specialists
• Expert in modern refractive surgery techniques including laser-assisted vision correction
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a leading specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with a focus on cataract and refractive surgery. She serves as an active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Lectured at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Retina Specialists
• Specialised training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Treats cases involving both refractive errors and complex retinal health

Dr Yasar Dag focuses on refractive and corneal surgery, with significant expertise in using advanced topography markers to improve surgical accuracy. He currently treats patients at the prestigious Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery using femtosecond laser technology
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty for complex vision restoration
• Developer of a practical method for marking the corneal astigmatic axis for lens implants
• Published researcher on using Scheimpflug topography for anterior segment evaluation
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr Digdem Begendi is a specialist ophthalmologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a focus on high-precision laser eye surgery.

• Specialises in IntraLase and femtosecond laser procedures for vision correction
• Performs laser iridotomy to treat and prevent specific types of glaucoma
• Researches clinical findings in ophthalmology for peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Akdeniz University and Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital with sub-specialist fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Holds an Ophthalmology Certificate from the prestigious Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on precise laser-based corrections for vision and corneal health