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Birgi Sönmezer

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a highly focused eye surgeon based at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex – a major centre for ophthalmology.

    • Trained at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
    • Completed advanced post-specialist training in vitreoretinal surgery
    • Practised at the specialised World Eye Hospital for over two decades
    • Serves as a lead specialist at the Eye Laser Clinic in Antalya
    • Expert in handling both routine lens replacements and complex retinal cases
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Patchima Chantaren

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • Dr Patchima Chantaren holds first-class honours and clinical fellowship training in refractive and corneal surgery from Thailand's top medical institutions.

    • Trained in advanced refractive surgery at the London Vision Clinic in the United Kingdom
    • Completed a clinical observership in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University, Japan
    • Specialises in treating complex ocular surface issues and dry eye conditions
    • Former instructor at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital's cornea centre of excellence
    • Current specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
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Digdem Begendi

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr Digdem Begendi specialise in precision eye surgery using intraLase and femtosecond laser technologies at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Expert in laser iridotomy and complex refractive procedures
    • Regularly publishes research findings in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
    • Completed specialist ophthalmology training at the respected Akdeniz University
    • Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Focuses on restoring vision through modern laser-assisted surgical techniques
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Professor Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and serves as a Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

    • Holds a subspecialty diploma in Cornea and External Disease for complex cases
    • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
    • Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
    • Expert in advanced phakic IOL implantation and femtosecond laser techniques
    • Authored over 80 scientific articles on refractive surgery and corneal health
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Yoonjung Jo

  • 19 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
  • Dr Yoonjung Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon and Director at the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She specialises in complex vision correction and surgical planning for patients with astigmatism.

    • Holds full membership in the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
    • Member of the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
    • Former Clinical Faculty member at Hallym University Medical Centre
    • Specialises in one-to-one customised surgical planning for precise vision outcomes
    • Active member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
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Ugur Tunc

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute – the top-ranked eye hospital in the United States.

    • Specialises in cataract surgery, corneal diseases, and refractive surgery
    • Uses topical anaesthesia for phacoemulsification to improve patient comfort
    • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
    • Awarded the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award by the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
    • Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul
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Nawat Watanachai

  • 29 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
  • Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a senior ophthalmologist at Bangkok Eye Hospital who holds a prestigious academic post at Mahidol University.

    • Specialises in combined cataract, vitreous, and retinal treatments
    • Expert in managing cataracts alongside complex retinal diseases
    • Researches clinical outcomes to improve surgical success rates
    • Leads training for the next generation of eye surgeons
    • Publishes clinical findings in international ophthalmic journals
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Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli is a highly qualified ophthalmology specialist who completed advanced training in Phaco surgery at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida.

    • Specialised in Phaco surgery – the gold standard modern technique for removing cataracts efficiently
    • Completed refractive surgery training at the Moscow University Eye Institute
    • Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for ophthalmology
    • Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Practises at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul
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Deniz Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases.

    • Holds a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship from St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
    • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • Awarded the International Council of Ophthalmology Advanced Examination Diploma (FICO)
    • Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) following rigorous examinations in Paris
    • Practises at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir, part of a specialised eye care network
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Osman Sevki Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor Osman Sevki Arslan is a leading authority in restorative eye surgery, having pioneered original surgical techniques for complex corneal and anterior segment conditions.

    • Developed the 'Arslan closed cornea' and 'Arslan covered cornea' surgical methods
    • Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and current Eye Clinic Coordinator
    • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
    • Founded the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Eye Bank to improve surgical access
    • Serves as an official examiner for the European Board of Ophthalmology exams
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Yucel Ozturk

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical procedures, making him one of the most prolific eye surgeons at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

    • Specialises in precise lens replacement and cataract microsurgery
    • Published 20 scientific papers on ophthalmic surgical outcomes
    • Trained at the Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Expert in managing both routine and complex surgical eye cases
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Matben Volkan

  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara
  • Dr Matben Volkan has performed more than 20,000 eye surgeries over three decades of specialist practice at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara.

    • Specialises in refractive and cataract procedures for complex vision correction
    • Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
    • Expertise vetted by the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
    • Trained at the prestigious Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
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Yanin Suwan

  • 16 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital
  • Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist in glaucoma and cataract surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital.

    • Serves as an Associate Professor at Mahidol University – one of Thailand's top-tier medical research institutions
    • Recognised expert in managing complex cataract cases complicated by glaucoma or high intraocular pressure
    • Published clinical research on rare angle-closure mechanisms in patients with artificial lens implants
    • Specialises in general ophthalmology with a focus on advanced glaucoma surgery techniques
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Esra Vural

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has managed over 5,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

    • Completed advanced clinical training at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany
    • Holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
    • Published academic research on innovative retinal prostheses and corneal crosslinking treatments
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
    • Maintains high surgical volume across several major city hospitals involving complex eye care
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Gokay Gunay

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Associate Professor Gokay Gunay has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures throughout his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

    • Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
    • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • Holds membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
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Ahmet Alperen Koc

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a dedicated eye specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who literally wrote the book on modern cataract care and presbyopia correction.

    • Authored 'Cataract and Its Treatment', providing a textbook-level understanding of surgical techniques
    • Specialises in presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses to help patients reduce dependency on glasses
    • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • Regularly attends the Turkish Ophthalmology Association national congresses to stay updated on lens technology
    • Trained at the well-known Beyoglu Eye Hospital in Istanbul
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