Best Keratoplasty Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly prolific eye surgeon who has performed over 25,000 treatments throughout his distinguished career.

• Holds an advanced international certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Completed a specialised surgical fellowship in vitreo-retinal surgery at the University of Kansas
• Awarded a prestigious observership at the Wills Eye Institute's Ocular Oncology Department in the United States
• Researches corneal wound healing and bacterial keratitis to improve surgical recovery outcomes
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association's Young Ophthalmologist Council

Associate Professor Derda Ozer is a highly regarded ophthalmologist who has performed over 1,100 successful eye treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Published 36 research papers in leading medical journals like Cornea
• Awarded a prestigious ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery
• Acts as a primary investigator for international clinical trials with Novartis and Roche
• Previously served at major academic centres including Van Yüzüncü Yıl University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

The doctor is a highly regarded Eye Diseases Specialist with a focus on ophthalmology. With a robust academic foundation, the doctor has completed fellowships at prestigious institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of California San Diego, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Doheny Eye Institute.

The doctor is an active member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European VitreoRetinal Society. The doctor specializes in a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal transplantation.

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is an American-trained ophthalmologist based at Intrarat Hospital who holds an international clinical fellowship from the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary.

• Completed specialist medical training at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
• Specialises in diagnosing and treating complex conditions of the eye and vision
• Trained at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, United States
• Works as a senior eye care specialist managing medical and surgical cases
• Holds certification from the Medical Council of Thailand

Professor Anun Vongthongsri was the first South East Asian ophthalmologist to complete a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.

• Former Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital School of Medicine
• Specialises in complex corneal external diseases and laser-assisted refractive procedures
• Founded the fellowship programme that trains Thailand's next generation of corneal specialists
• Directs medical operations at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre
• Regularly presents original surgical research at international ophthalmology conferences

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is a globally trained corneal surgeon who completed a clinical fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto.

• Held a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco
• Current faculty member at Phramongkutklao Hospital training the next generation of specialists
• Specialises in latest keratoplasty techniques and external eye disease management
• Published numerous research papers in international ophthalmic journals
• Completed dual corneal fellowships at major institutions in the USA and Canada

Dr Vivat Komolsuradej is a leading Thai specialist in cornea and refractive surgery who previously led the Ophthalmology Specialty Medical Centre at Mettapracharak Hospital.

• Head of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit at Wat Rai Khing Hospital
• Former Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Centre at Rangsit University
• Expertise includes complex corneal procedures and refractive error correction
• Trained at Srinagarind Hospital within the prestigious Khon Kaen University programme
• Serves as a senior medical lecturer training the next generation of ophthalmologists

Dr Ali Demircan trained at the Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey's most respected centres for ophthalmic surgery.

• Completed specialist medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in corneal transplant surgery and complex eye diseases
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, a major academic centre
• Focuses on restoring vision through precision keratoplasty techniques

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.

EDUCATION

• Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

• İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

• Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

• Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

• İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Cataract and Refractive Surgery

• Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

• Strabismus and Surgery

• Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

• Eye Trauma Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

• 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

LANGUAGES

• English (Intermediate)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Dr Sumet Supalaset is a highly qualified corneal surgeon with specialised international training from world-leading eye institutes in Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

• Performs advanced corneal transplantation including DALK, DSAEK, and DMEK techniques
• Completed a cornea and refractive observership at UCLA in the USA
• Specialised in cornea and refractive surgery at Chiang Mai University
• Expertise in complex eye surgeries including corneal stem cell transplantation
• Former lecturer at Chulabhorn Royal Academy and a prolific researcher in corneal diseases

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmology specialist at Intrarat Hospital who has completed dedicated fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Holds a sub-board fellowship in corneal surgery from Khonkaen University
• Focuses on advanced surgical solutions for corneal diseases and vision correction
• Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the Phramongkutklao Hospital centre
• Graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is the founder and medical director of the Eye Bank at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa and has developed two original surgical techniques for corneal transplants.

• Developed the Arslan closed cornea and Arslan covered cornea techniques
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Serves as an examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in anterior segment surgery and complex keratoplasty
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS

Professor Celebi is a highly decorated ophthalmologist who serves on the executive board of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit for the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Completed a prestigious glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School in the United States
• Specialises in limbal stem cell transplantation and complex corneal surface treatments
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Published 58 international articles and authored 15 medical books on eye health

Education and Specialization

• 1988-1994: Medical Education, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 1999-2002: Specialization, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• 2002-2007: Post-Specialization Training, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Clinic

Professional Experience

• 2002-2007: World Eye Hospital, Levent and Ataköy Branches
• 2007-2010: Founding Partner, Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• 2010-2012: World Eye Hospital, Samsun and Bursa Branches
• 2012-2023: World Eye Hospital, Antalya Branch
• 2024: Antalya Medical Park Hospital, Eye Laser Clinic