Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Ebru Gorgun is a lead ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler, one of Turkey's specialised eye medical centres.

• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Specialised in medical retina through the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology Department
• Member of international bodies including the European Vitreoretinal Society
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal specialist whose international expertise focuses on modern lens and refractive technologies at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Toronto Western Hospital
• Trained at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco
• Faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital and widely published in international journals
• Specialises in external eye diseases and refractive techniques to improve vision outcomes

Dr Patchima Chantaren graduated with first-class honours before specialising in cornea and refractive surgery. She practices at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, a dedicated facility for advanced vision correction.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in forefront refractive surgery techniques at the London Vision Clinic
• Undertook specialist training in ocular surface transplantation and dry eye in Japan
• Served as an instructor at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Focuses on precision lens implantation for long-term vision improvement

Assistant Professor Nawat Watanachai is a senior specialist ophthalmologist at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in vitreous, retina, and complex cataract treatments
• Published researcher in retinal disease and surgical outcomes in academic journals
• Combines clinical expertise with a senior academic role at Mahidol University
• Focuses on precision lens implantation for patients with underlying retinal conditions

Dr Ahmet Alperen Koc is a dedicated cataract specialist at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, having authored definitive texts on cataract treatment and presbyopia corrective lenses.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification and advanced intraocular lens (IOL) surgery
• Trained at the renowned Beyoglu Eye Hospital in Istanbul
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Presents regularly at major national and international ophthalmology congresses
• Fluent in English and German for clear patient communication

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

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. 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. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Dr Sasi Yaisawang graduated with first-class honours from Chulalongkorn University and specialises in cornea and refractive surgery at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Recognised internationally for her academic contributions at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Authored several medical textbooks and research articles on advanced eye health treatments
• Completed specialised ophthalmology residency training at Khon Kaen University
• Maintains a strong focus on public eye health education and social volunteerism
• Currently conducting advanced research as a doctoral candidate in her field

Dr Candan Karaca provides specialist ophthalmology care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex lens and retinal conditions.

• Treats glaucoma and cataracts simultaneously to manage internal eye pressure
• Manages diabetic retinopathy cases alongside lens implantation
• Addresses amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, in adult patients
• Expertise in retinal health, specifically treating yellow spot disease

Dr Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz is a highly accomplished surgeon who has performed over 30,000 eye procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• International member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Certified for INTACS corneal implants and Intra Lase technology
• Specialist medical training completed at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Dr Esra Vural is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology who has performed over 5,000 successful eye procedures at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Group.

• Completed advanced training at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany
• Holds the prestigious Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) credential
• Specialises in precise lens implantation and corneal crosslinking treatments
• Authored academic books on retinal prostheses and corneal health
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association