LASIK eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 surgeries throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on vision correction and restorative eye health.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Holds membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Awarded first place by TÜBİTAK for scientific research into ocular health
• Specialises in refractive surgery at one of Turkey's largest eye clinic networks
• Contributes to international ophthalmology standards through AAO membership

Dr Duygu Tez is a specialist ophthalmologist at Adem and Havva Medical Center who trained at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

• Certified in Bausch & Lomb surgical excimer laser systems for vision correction
• Completed specialised post-graduate training in managing astigmatism and corneal surface diseases
• Published clinical research on astigmatism and complex keratoconus management
• Held a master's programme in healthcare institutions management from Beykent University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a specialist eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on advanced refractive procedures and laser vision correction.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in medical retina treatments and refractive surgery

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed 900+ eye treatments and currently leads the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in laser refractive surgery for correcting vision
• Focuses on LASIK techniques specifically for mild-to-moderate astigmatism
• Completed advanced post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training Hospital
• Previously a founding partner of Maya Eye Hospital and a long-term specialist at World Eye Hospital

Dr Haluk Talu is a highly experienced eye surgery specialist who has managed more than 20,000 surgical cases during his career.

• Specialises in laser eye treatments and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital
• Maintains active membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 50 scientific articles contributing to modern ophthalmology
• Completed advanced medical training at St Roch Eye Clinic and Nice St Antiapolis University Hospital

Dr. Nurullah Bulut is an Associate Professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds a patent application for a unique intraocular lens design. Dr. Bulut trained in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Chicago. He also completed ocular electrophysiology training in Germany. He is an expert in laser vision correction and retinal surgery.

• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.
• Presented 29 scientific papers at global ophthalmology conferences.
• Maintains membership in EURETINA YOURS and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group in Istanbul.

Professor Mehmet Tahir Sam is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with over 27,000 successful surgical cases managed at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Acts as a live surgery instructor, training other specialists in advanced ocular techniques
• Holds specialised certification in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
• Served on the Board of Directors for the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published more than 10 scientific papers on national and international eye care outcomes

Dr Digdem Begendi specialises in high-precision eye surgery using IntraLase and femtosecond laser technology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Focuses on advanced laser iridotomy and complex refractive corrections
• Extensively published in peer-reviewed journals for her research in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Completed her specialist training at Akdeniz University
• Practises at a JCI-accredited hospital – a gold standard for safety

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

• Completed a dedicated sub-board fellowship in refractive surgery
• Focuses on correcting vision using laser-based techniques
• Earned his Doctor of Medicine from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Holds an Ophthalmology Certificate from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Expertise includes managing corneal health alongside vision correction

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a pioneering ophthalmologist who developed original corneal surgical techniques and founded the Eye Bank at Istanbul University.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with decades of senior leadership
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery including complex corneal and refractive procedures
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology diploma
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Published over 110 peer-reviewed articles on advanced eye surgery outcomes

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).

Dr Alperen Koc is a dedicated cornea specialist who trained at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital – a leading centre for ophthalmic surgery in Istanbul.

• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine at one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expertise focuses on corneal health and vision correction surgery
• Completed advanced post-graduate residency training in ophthalmology
• Heads eye treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Professor Zeynep Alkin is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California.

• Trained specifically in refractive surgery and summit microkeratome techniques
• Expert in using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for precise patient imaging
• Member of the Surgical Retinal Board of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published over 50 international papers on advanced eye imaging and surgical outcomes
• Current Professor at Biruni University with extensive clinical research background

Associate Professor Gokce has completed over 10,000 surgical cases, specialising in refractive and corneal surgery at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Izmir.

• Holds a specialised certificate in Interlase Femto-LASIK (i-LASIK) training
• Certified in the treatment of high astigmatism using advanced Femtolaser technology
• Completed intensive SMILE laser surgery and Excimer Laser training
• Serves as a medical director for cornea banking and corneal transplantation
• Earned associate professorship at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Dr. Jinchul Kim is the director of Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul. He developed the Miracle Formula. This is the first lens power calculator designed for Asian biometric profiles. Dr. Kim specializes in SMILE, laser vision correction, and custom cataract surgery. He currently serves as a visiting professor at Samsung Seoul Hospital.

• Completed clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.
• Holds the ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification.
• First Korean practitioner invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS.

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is an expert corneal surgeon who brings global training from top North American institutions to her practice at the Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada
• Conducted advanced research at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco
• Serves as a faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital specialist training centre
• Specialises in cornea and external disease management alongside vision correction
• Actively publishes research in international professional journals to improve patient outcomes