Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Harvard-trained ophthalmic surgeon with elite credentials from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Completed a prestigious glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology specialising in complex lens cases
• Executive Board Member of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit
• Expert in managing cataracts alongside underlying corneal diseases or glaucoma
• Member of the American European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgeons

Dr Birgi Sönmezer has performed more than 900 eye procedures and leads the Eye Laser Clinic at Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialised in vitreoretinal surgery and retina treatments
• Subspecialised at the Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Gained extensive expertise at the prestigious World Eye Hospital across multiple branches
• Personally evaluates all medical materials and prepares every cataract surgical plan
• Founding partner of the Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital

Dr Patchima Chantaren graduated with first-class honours and holds specialist fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery. She currently practises at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed advanced training at the London Vision Clinic in the United Kingdom
• Undertook specialist clinical study in ocular surface transplantation in Kyoto, Japan
• Former instructor at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital cornea excellence centre
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with a clinical focus on refractive eye procedures
• Recipient of the Asia Cornea Society-Santen educational grant

Professor Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and serves as a clinical educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Holds a prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Specialises in advanced lens techniques including toric phakic IOL implantation
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Expert in complex corneal transplants and ocular surface reconstruction surgery
• Authored 84 peer-reviewed scientific articles on ophthalmic clinical outcomes

Dr Akif Saygin is a specialist ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on cataract and refractive surgery. He completed his medical training at Akdeniz University and his surgical specialisation at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed the Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer course
• Deep expertise in managing diabetic macular edema along with vision restoration
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Regularly attends the live surgery symposiums to stay current with surgical techniques

The doctor graduated from Uludağ University, School of Medicine, and completed specialization training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital. With 32 years of active service, the doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, having handled over 55,000 surgical cases. The doctor has contributed significantly to the field with 201 scientific publications and articles.

Memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society, and the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Yoonjung Jo is a certified Zeiss Smile Excellent Surgeon who leads the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam. She specialises in tailored vision correction and complex astigmatism management for cataract patients.

• Regular Member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)
• Specialises in one-to-one customised surgical planning for precise vision outcomes
• Member of both the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Former clinical faculty member and Visiting Professor at Hallym University Medical Center
• Recognised specialist in combining refractive correction with primary eye surgery

Place and Date of Birth

• Nevşehir, 1974

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• 1997 Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• 2003 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Eye Diseases
• 2005 GATA Ankara (Military Service)
• 2018 İstanbul Training and Research Hospital (Assoc.)

National and International Publication number

• Over 50

Case Experience

• More than 20,000 surgical cases experience, 20 years of active service as an ophthalmologist

Associations

• TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

Dr Yucel Ozturk has completed over 30,000 surgical cases – a massive volume of experience at the renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in refractive and cataract procedures at a leading specialist eye centre
• Published 20 scientific papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at major Turkish education and research hospitals in Kartal and Haydarpasa

Associate Professor Deniz Kilic is a highly credentialed ophthalmic surgeon who has successfully managed over 10,000 surgical cases. He holds the prestigious Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology and practices at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Completed a specialised Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Recognised Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma from Paris
• Expert in toric lens applications for correcting astigmatism during cataract removal

Assistant Professor Ugur Tunc recently completed a prestigious research fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, the top-ranked eye centre in the United States.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and complex corneal diseases
• Published clinical research in phacoemulsification surgery and topical anaesthesia
• Recipient of the Young Ophthalmologist Science Award from the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expertise includes managing diabetic macular oedema and corneal ectasia

Professor Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli completed specialised phaco surgery training at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute in Florida – consistently ranked as the top ophthalmology hospital in the United States.

• Trained in refractive surgery at the Moscow University Eye Institute
• Specialises in precise lens replacement using modern phacoemulsification techniques
• Directs the Ophthalmology Department at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Focuses on restoring visual clarity for patients with complex cataract cases

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a specialist ophthalmologist leading eye care at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Specialises in complex cataract treatment and vitreoretinal surgery
• Holds a senior academic post at Mahidol University, a top Thai medical school
• Published researcher in retinal disease outcomes and ophthalmic surgical techniques
• Focuses on restoring vision through combined cataract and retinal care

Dr Ugur Yayla is a highly specialised ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced fellowship training in vitreo-retinal surgery.

• Completed a medical retina fellowship at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in retinopathy of prematurity at SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak hospital
• Managed complex eye cases at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical solutions for both routine and high-risk eye conditions

Associate Professor Yanin Suwan is a specialist glaucoma and cataract surgeon based at Bangkok Eye Hospital. She leads research and clinical training at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in managing complex cataract cases involving glaucoma
• Expert in treating angle-closure mechanisms using the latest ophthalmic research
• Serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Published researcher focusing on OCT angiography and ocular imaging
• Expertise in identifying rare intraocular complications to ensure surgical safety