Best Ocular Oncology Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly qualified eye specialist who completed an ocular oncology observership at the world-renowned Wills Eye Institute in the United States.

• Holds an international surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina from the University of Kansas Medical School
• Passed all levels of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) advanced examinations
• Specialises in managing complex eye tumours, including choroidal hemangioma and rhabdomyosarcoma
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and frequent presenter at major international congresses

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak completed an International Clinical Fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. She treats eye cancers through specialised ocular oncology surgery at Intrarat Hospital.

• Performs enucleation with implant insertion while leaving eye muscles intact
• Uses stem cell therapy for vision preservation in complex eye diseases
• Specialises in prosthetic eye fitting and oculoplastic reconstructive surgery
• Treats rare conditions including macular dystrophy and retinopathy of prematurity
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's top-ranked medical school

Dr. Theppachai Thammikasakul is an ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He completed a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University. Dr. Thammikasakul focuses on vision correction and complex corneal conditions. He treats patients at an ISO 9001-certified facility that manages 100,000 cases annually.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and other laser eye surgeries.
• Performs corneal transplants and keratoplasty for conditions like keratoconus.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification with multifocal lens implantation.
• Manages glaucoma through laser iridotomy and trabeculotomy procedures.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Yusuf Yildirim is an ophthalmologist who has performed 10,000+ cataract surgeries. He practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Yildirim holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma. He treats complex eye conditions using corneal transplantation techniques like DALK and DMEK.

• Specializes in vision correction using LASIK, SMILE, and phakic IOLs.
• Holds Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) status.
• Is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles on ocular surface and corneal surgery.

Dr Ugur Yayla is a highly trained ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who specialises in complex retinal surgeries and ocular oncology.

• Completed a fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery at Gazi University
• Specialises in treating retinopathy of prematurity in newborn patients
• Performs delicate surgical procedures for various eye cancers
• Provides comprehensive tumor marker blood tests for ocular oncology
• Uses corneal pachymetry to measure cornea thickness for precise surgical planning