Best Vitrectomy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 eye procedures and completed a specialised vitreoretinal surgery fellowship in the USA.

• Completed a surgical vitreo-retina fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical School
• Passed all International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) examinations, including the Advanced level
• Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Served as a sub-investigator for major clinical trials with Roche and Novartis

Associate Professor Derda Ozer is a dedicated surgical retina specialist who holds a prestigious ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina.

• Focuses on complex surgical retina cases, including revision vitrectomy procedures
• Published over 35 research papers on advanced imaging and retinal treatment outcomes
• Leads clinical trials for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases at Valued Med Hub
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

The doctor is a highly regarded Eye Diseases Specialist with a focus on ophthalmology. With a robust academic foundation, the doctor has completed fellowships at prestigious institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of California San Diego, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Doheny Eye Institute.

The doctor is an active member of several professional societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European VitreoRetinal Society. The doctor specializes in a wide range of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery, LASIK, and retinal transplantation.

The doctor is a distinguished ophthalmologist with 33 years of clinical experience in eye health. Specializing in surgical procedures, the doctor has successfully performed over 20,000 surgeries, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

After graduating from Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed specialization in ophthalmology at Dicle University in 1992. Achieving associate professorship in 2002, the doctor attained full professorship at Harran University in 2009. Memberships include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association.

Ponpawee Jindarak, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

An eye care specialist. Unlike optometrists and opticians, I am a doctors of medicine (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO). I have specialized training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.

Certificates

Certificate of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

Current Positions

Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

Dr Yasar Dag holds specialised certification in vitrectomy from the Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, focusing on posterior segment surgery. He currently treats complex ocular cases at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul.

• Published research specifically on manual small incision surgery for vitrectomised eyes
• Expertise includes ocular trauma surgery and managing severe retinal conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Specialises in managing anterior segment parameters using Scheimpflug topography
• Experienced in retinal and corneal disease management across major city hospitals

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh is a corneal surgeon with international experience in modern techniques and technology. She is on the faculty at Phramongkutklao Hospital and practices at Laser Vision International LASIK Center.

Her training includes a clinical fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto. She also completed fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, and at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.

She holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Phramongkutklao School of Medicine. She has published many articles and presented at international ophthalmology conferences.

Ali Demircan is a senior ophthalmologist who completed his specialist training at the prestigious Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery for complex retinal disorders
• Completed medical training at the highly regarded Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital in a dedicated eye unit
• Focuses on surgical interventions for the posterior segment of the eye

Dr Omer Kocabiyik is an ophthalmology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a dedicated focus on retinal conditions and complex eye surgeries.

• Specialises in vitreoretinal surgery and the management of medical retina diseases
• Trained at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University – a prominent Turkish medical institution
• Presents regular research at the Ophthalmology National Congress on surgical outcomes
• Performs advanced procedures for refractive errors and glaucoma management
• Expertise includes combined cataract and retinal repair cases

The doctor completed medical education and specialization at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. With expertise in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, excimer laser therapy, and diabetes-related yellow spot treatment, the doctor has performed over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures, more than 5,000 Excimer Laser treatments, and over 1,000 cataract surgeries. The doctor is an active participant in international congresses across the European Union and the USA, and is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European VitreoRetinal Society.

Professor Ebru Gorgun is a highly active member of the European Vitreoretinal Society and specialises in surgical treatments for complex retinal conditions.

• Treats advanced retinal disorders at the specialised Dunyagoz Eye Hospital in Istanbul
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Fellow of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
• Former lecturer at the Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology
• Expert in clinical electrophysiology of vision and vitreoretinal surgery