Best Pupilloplasty Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 20,000 eye operations, making him a high-volume specialist for patients needing complex iris and pupil repairs.

• Completed a surgical fellowship in the United States at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Holds an advanced certification from the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Serves as an Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, teaching the next generation of eye surgeons
• Participated in several major clinical trials for leading global pharmaceutical companies including Roche and Novartis

Professor Ahmet Satici is a veteran ophthalmologist who has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career.

• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University in 2009
• Specialised in ophthalmology at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Has handled thousands of routine and complex eye surgeries
• Focuses on precise surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction protocols

Dr Ponpawee Jindarak is a highly specialised ophthalmologist who completed an international clinical fellowship in glaucoma at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in the USA.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine from Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's top medical faculties
• Specialises in diagnosing and managing complex vision conditions beyond routine eye care
• Experienced in advanced surgical interventions for the anterior segment of the eye
• Currently serves as an eye care specialist at Intrarat Hospital

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a highly regarded ophthalmic lead at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital who specializes in complex microsurgical repairs of the eye.

• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Expertise in retinal and anterior segment reconstruction required for pupillary repairs
• Formerly a lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society and EURETINA
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Theppachai Thammikasakul is a specialist ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital who has completed advanced fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery.

• Holds a sub-board fellowship from Khon Kaen University
• Focuses on precision anterior segment repairs and corneal health
• Completed specialist ophthalmology certification at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Trained at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex refractive corrections and surgical eye care

Associate Professor Hasan Kiziltoprak is a specialist ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital who has published 46 research papers on complex ocular microcirculation and pupillary responses.

• Specialises in iris and corneal reconstruction, including keratoplasty and complex intraocular lens repositioning
• Researches pupillary dynamics and retinal microcirculation to improve surgical precision in diabetic patients
• Performs delicate oculoplastic procedures for both functional tear duct issues and eyelid aesthetics
• Contributing author for 'The Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery' and 'Cornea'
• Member of the medical faculty at Atlas University, training the next generation of eye surgeons

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.

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a leading ophthalmic surgeon who has performed over 10,000 successful cataract and anterior segment procedures. He currently serves as the Clinical Educator at Istanbul Medipol University.

• Holds a specialised Cornea and External Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Specialises in ocular surface reconstruction and complex corneal transplants
• Author of 84 scientific articles on advanced eye surgery techniques

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

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in medical retina and complex ocular microsurgery
• Holds a second fellowship in managing retinopathy of prematurity
• Practised as a senior specialist at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on restoring anatomical function through detailed intraocular procedures

Professor Emel Basar is a senior ophthalmologist at Biruni University Hospital who completed clinical rotations at the New York Eye and Ear Hospital.

• Specialises in complex eye surgeries for both children and adults
• Trained at the Glasgow Tennent Eye Institute in the United Kingdom
• Expert in treating Seventh Nerve Palsy using specialised gold plate implants
• Former faculty member at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty for over four decades
• Handled diverse clinical cases at the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital in the USA