LASIK eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Levent Akcay has performed more than 55,000 successful eye surgeries throughout his career at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Holds a massive portfolio of 201 scientific publications and articles
• Recognised international member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at Uludag University and Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Hospital

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center who holds a Certificate in Forefront Refractive Surgery from the London Vision Clinic.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Specialises in LASIK, SMILE, and Presbyond techniques for vision correction
• Former instructor at the Centre of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Expertise in ocular surface health and dry eye management from training in Japan
• Awarded 1st degree Honours for her medical degree from Mahidol University

Dr Yoonjung Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon who leads refractive care at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam.

• Specialises in SMILE LASIK and 1:1 customised vision correction planning
• Former Clinical Faculty member at Hallym University Medical Center
• Full member of the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Focuses on tailored surgical approaches for complex astigmatism cases
• Member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology

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. 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 Tasanee Sirikul is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist at the Laser Vision International LASIK Centre who graduated with honours from Mahidol University.

• Specialises in precise cornea and refractive procedures for vision correction
• Serves as a Visiting Lecturer in Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
• Recognised as a certified ophthalmologist by the Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University
• Focuses on providing advanced laser-based vision solutions at a leading international specialist centre

Professor Matben Volkan has managed over 20,000 surgical cases during his career as an ophthalmologist. He currently treats patients at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara – a facility dedicated entirely to eye health.

• Specialises in refractive surgery for vision correction
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Completed medical training and specialisation at Ege University and Sisli Etfal Training Hospital
• Focuses on high-volume surgical precision in complex eye cases

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly accomplished eye surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful surgical procedures during his career.

• Completed a specialised Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at St Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Holds a Diploma from the European Board of Ophthalmology in Paris
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) with advanced certification
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Elected member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a specialist ophthalmic surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on the latest refractive techniques to correct vision.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Authored specialised texts on presbyopia corrective intraocular lenses
• Completed surgical training at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Published work on modern cataract treatment and refractive surgery
• Regular contributor to Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses

Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, ESCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She co-authored Ophthalmology: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2018). She presented at the XII Republican Congress of Belarus (2018) on dacryocystorhinostomy surgery and nonsurgical blepharoplasty.

She holds certificates from several TOD Skill Transfer Courses, including ptosis, vitreoretinal simulation, eyelid malpositions, the lacrimal system, and aesthetic eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and fillers. She completed BILEP courses in ocular oncology, oculoplastics, cataract, and refractive surgery. She took AAO 2018 cadaver courses in facelifting, blepharoplasty, and oculoplastic surgery. She attended a pre-meeting course of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained in corneal topography, orbital imaging, and hands-on cataract surgery. She is certified in CPR.

Professor Veysi Oner is a dedicated eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent dedicated eye care facilities.

• Holds the title of Professor – the highest academic rank in Turkish medicine
• Treats patients at the JCI-accredited Dunyagoz Hospital in Istanbul
• Specialises in refractive surgery including varied laser correction techniques
• Recognised as a specialist ophthalmologist by the Turkish Ministry of Health

Associate Professor Erkan Unsal has performed more than 20,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, focusing on complex surgical ophthalmology.

• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Ege University
• Holds a senior academic rank as an Associate Professor
• Published over 50 research papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Professor Gokay Gunay has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's most prominent dedicated eye centres.

• Specialises in refractive surgery for vision correction
• Maintains active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing both routine and complex laser eye cases

Professor Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on refractive surgery and high-volume vision correction.

• Holds a specialty IntraLase certificate for bladeless laser vision correction
• Certified surgeon for INTACS corneal implants
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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 Centre.

• Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at Washington University in the USA
• Former Head of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Specialises in refractive surgery and complex corneal conditions
• Served as Field Medical Director for the global blindness prevention charity Project ORBIS
• Trained under world-renowned corneal expert Professor Jay Pepose