Cataract surgery with IOL replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

Dr Alperen Koc is a cornea specialist and ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on precision lens procedures. He completed his post-graduate training at the prestigious Beyoglu Eye Hospital.

• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in corneal health and complex cataract surgery
• Uses detailed ocular assessments to select appropriate intraocular lenses
• Practises at a major surgical centre in Istanbul

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a senior ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with high-volume experience in complex lens replacement and intraocular surgery.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Active member of EURETINA, focusing on the latest retinal health protocols
• Former lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in precise IOL placement and medical retina treatments
• International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) member

Professor Levent Ersan has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, one of Turkey's premier specialist vision centres.

• Holds membership in the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Elected member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialises in complex cases requiring high-volume surgical expertise
• Introduced pioneering seminars on complementary eye health and iridology in Turkey
• Conducted research into retinal nerve fibre photography for diagnostic accuracy

Dr Birgi Sönmezer is a dedicated ophthalmology expert based at Medical Park Antalya with over two decades of focus on precision eye surgery.

• Specialised in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on cataract procedures and intraocular lens (IOL) placements
• Gained extensive surgical experience across several major World Eye Hospital branches
• Works at the Eye Laser Clinic within the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya
• Medical graduate of the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a cornea and refractive surgery specialist who earned her medical degree with first-class honours from Mahidol University. She practices at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in forefront refractive surgery techniques at the London Vision Clinic
• Specialises in treating ocular surface disorders and complex dry eye conditions
• Received training in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
• Former instructor at the Centre of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation

Professor Wiwan Sansanayudh is a high-level corneal and refractive surgeon who completed a prestigious clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto.

• Specialises in precise lens placement at Laser Vision International LASIK Centre in Bangkok
• Holds senior academic status as a faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital
• Trained in advanced corneal disease management at the University of California, San Francisco
• Regularly presents original ophthalmic research at international eye surgery conferences
• Focuses on using international technologies for complex vision correction cases

Dr Yucel Ozturk is a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon with experience handling over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Contributed to 20 international and national scientific publications in ophthalmology
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at major Turkish medical institutions including Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital
• Uses his extensive case background to manage both routine and complex lens procedures

Professor Levent Akcay is a high-volume eye surgeon who has performed more than 55,000 surgical procedures during his career at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialised at Dr Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains an active academic profile with over 200 scientific publications
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Highly skilled in managing both routine and complex ocular cases

Dr Akif Saygin is a specialised ophthalmologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital with a dedicated focus on precision cataract and refractive surgery.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Completed advanced skills transfer courses in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Specialised in ophthalmology at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active participant in live surgery symposia focusing on latest lens application methods
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Associate Professor Asker Bulut is a high-volume eye surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who has successfully completed over 10,000 surgical cases.

• Specialises in ophthalmic surgery and complex lens replacements
• Holds the title of Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Contributes to the Turkish Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologists Unit

A certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon, Dr Yoonjung Jo leads the Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Seoul with a focus on precision vision restoration.

• Specialises in one-on-one customised surgical planning for astigmatism and vision correction
• Holds full membership in both the American and European Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Served as a clinical faculty member at Hallym University Medical Center
• Active member of the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and the Korean Contact Lens Society

Professor Nurullah Cagil is a senior ophthalmic specialist at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital with a high-level focus on complex eye disorders.

• Specialises in cataract surgery and secondary intraocular lens (IOL) replacement
• Holds the rank of Professor – a title reserved for top academic and clinical leaders
• Practises at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital – a prominent private facility in Ankara
• Manages routine cases through to complex lens exchanges and refractive errors

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.