ReLEx SMILE eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Chong Gi Von has helped over 500,000 patients restore their vision at BGN Eye Hospital. He is the Chief Director and a leading surgeon specializing in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Chong focuses on minimally invasive techniques to ensure rapid recovery and safety.

• Certified to perform SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, and ICL lens implantation.
• Participates as an invited speaker at international conferences like ASCRS and ESCRS.
• Holds membership in the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
• Practices at BGN Eye Hospital, which has performed over 346,000 vision corrections.

Dr Chonthicha Charumalai is a dedicated refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Centre in Thailand. She focus exclusively on laser vision correction and corneal health.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery
• Refractive surgery specialist at TRSC, a centre focused on vision correction
• Served as a cornea specialist at Piyavate Hospital for seven years
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in managing complex corneal conditions and vision refractive errors

Dr Semih Urz was named 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health for his clinical excellence.

• Completed 1,100 eye treatments including complex refractive surgeries
• Practises at Valued Med Hub Hospitals using advanced surgical techniques
• Educated medical students as a specialist faculty instructor
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of several books on ophthalmology and eye disease management

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Professor Haluk Talu is a heavyweight in corneal surgery, having performed over 20,000 procedures throughout his career.

• Specialises in cataract and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
• Completed advanced medical training at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital in France
• Authored more than 50 scientific publications focused on eye surgery outcomes
• Provides expert care for complex vision correction cases

Dr Yasar Dag is a highly academic ophthalmologist who specialises in refractive surgery and corneal diseases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul
• Expert in Scheimpflug topography for precise pre-operative eye mapping
• Published research on tear film stability and corneal astigmatism correction
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Experienced in complex anterior segment cases and corneal trauma surgery

Professor Baha Toygar has performed over 30,000 surgical cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital – one of the largest specialized eye health networks in the world.

• International certified instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOL procedures
• Served as moderator for the 2019 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons symposium
• Expertise covers cataract surgery and refractive laser treatments
• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya. He has performed over 27,000 surgical cases. He trains other doctors as a live surgery instructor. Dr. Sam specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, and strabismus treatment.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
• Certified in specialized techniques like Artisan Iris and Claw lens application.
• Authored over 10 national and international scientific publications.
• Works at an ISO 9001-certified facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr Aylin Koc Akbay has successfully completed 1,100 eye treatments at the Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul. She focus on refractive surgery and vision correction techniques.

• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specialised training at Marmara University School of Medicine
• Performs advanced refractive procedures for vision correction
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Associate Professor Cafer Tanriverdi has completed more than 20,000 surgical cases at the world-renowned Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul.

• Received the best oral presentation award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Specialises in refractive surgery at a centre dedicated entirely to ophthalmology
• Served as a lecturer and clinical associate professor for over a decade
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Known for handling high surgical volumes in complex corrective eye procedures

Dr Alperen Koc is a cornea specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who has focused his career on advanced refractive and corneal microsurgery.

• Completed specialist post-graduate training at the prestigious Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on precision corneal procedures and laser vision correction
• Handles routine eye health cases alongside complex surgical needs

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

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in refractive surgery at Khon Kaen University
• Certified ophthalmologist from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Focuses on precise vision correction techniques for corneal issues
• Graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Dr. Ebru Gorgun is a specialized ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler. She focuses on medical retina and vitreoretinal conditions. Dr. Gorgun is an active member of leading international societies. These include EURETINA and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Performs vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery.
• Treats cataracts using phacoemulsification and multifocal lens implantation.
• Member of the International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision.
• Works at a clinic certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

Professor Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is an internationally recognised eye specialist who serves on the executive board for cornea and ocular surface at the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

• Holds a fellowship from Harvard Medical School at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Awarded Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) for clinical excellence
• Specialises in corneal diseases and complex refractive issues at Istinye University Liv Hospital
• Certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology in optics and refraction

Professor Birgi Sönmezer is a senior ophthalmologist at Medical Park Antalya who specialised at the Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

• Spent over a decade at the renowned World Eye Hospital network across multiple branches
• Extensive focus on retinal and vitreoretinal surgery for complex eye cases
• Served as a founding partner of the Maya Eye Hospital
• Currently leads the dedicated Eye Laser Clinic at Antalya Medical Park Hospital
• Expertise includes microsurgery and advanced laser vision correction techniques

Dr Patchima Chantaren is a refractive surgery specialist at the TRSC International Eye and Vision Center who holds a specialized certificate in SMILE from the London Vision Clinic.

• Graduated with First Class Honours from Mahidol University in Thailand
• Completed a clinical fellowship specifically in cornea and refractive surgery
• Trained in ocular surface transplantation at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan
• Former instructor at the Center of Excellence for Cornea and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation
• Expertise in managing dry eye conditions alongside vision correction procedures