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Best Cataract ophthalmologists in Istanbul: TOP 72 doctors

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Remzi Karadag
Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Remzi Karadag

Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience

The doctor graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey and completed his internship at Numune scientific research hospital in Ankara. He also had a specialization in Cornea Department of Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. He is a member of several organizations such as Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS and Turkish Medical Association.

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Ahmet Satici
Ophtalmologist
32 years of experience
4.1
5 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Bilge Hospital

Ahmet Satici

Ophtalmologist
32 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici is a distinguished Ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience, performing over 1000 successful eye surgeries annually. His areas of specialization include a variety of ophthalmic procedures, and he has an illustrious career spanning 20,000 surgical cases. He is known for his professionalism, expertise, and patient-centered approach.Read more
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Cafer Tanriverdi
Eye surgery specialist
19 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Cafer Tanriverdi

Eye surgery specialist
19 years of experience

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

  • Erzincan, 1981

Language Skills

  • English

Education and Experience

  • 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
  • 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
  • 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
  • 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
  • 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
  • 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
  • 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
  • 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Case Experience

  • He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

Membership

  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
  • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
  • Turkish Medical Association

Awards

  • Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019
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Ertan Sunay
Ophtalmologist
37 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Ertan Sunay

Ophtalmologist
37 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
European Society of Retina Specialists

Dr. X has a strong educational background, with a degree from Istanbul University School of Medicine, and post-graduate education from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Dr. X is also certified in multiple procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs Surgery, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application. He has attended multiple seminars and international congresses, such as the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists.

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Ihsan Yilmaz
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ihsan Yilmaz

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience

accreditations:

European Board of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a distinguished ophthalmologist with over twenty years of experience, specializing in retinal diseases and vision correction surgery. His expertise includes retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Yilmaz has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology, with over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports published in professional journals.Read more
4.5
221 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $3000 - $3750
Cataract surgery (one eye) $750 - $1250
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Ihsanyilmaz
Ophtalmologist
34 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Ihsanyilmaz

Ophtalmologist
34 years of experience

Medical Fields of Interest: 

Retina Diseases 

Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Vascular Obstructions 

Yellow Spot Disease (Macular Degeneration), SSRP 

Intraocular (intravitreal) Injection 

Vitreoretinal Surgery 

Retinal Detachment 

Macular Surgeries (Epiretinal Membrane, Macular Hole, VMT) 

Intraocular Hemorrhages 

Cataracts 

Smart lens, toric lens 

Excimer Laser Treatments 

Lasik 

No-touch, PRK

Education: 

Uludag University, Bursa 

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Experience: 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul

Memberships: 

Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA) 

TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board Membership 

TOA Medical Retina Unit Membership 

Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS) 

European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 

Istanbul Medical Chamber (IMC)

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5.0
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $3000 - $3750
Cataract surgery (one eye) $750 - $1250
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Fırat Helvacıoğlu
Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Fırat Helvacıoğlu

Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience

accreditations:

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
International Society of Refractive Surgery

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

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Baha Toygar
Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Baha Toygar

Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
Dr. Baha Toygar is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years of service, and over 30,000 surgical cases. His expertise includes LASEK eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, and more. He is a member of several prestigious ophthalmological societies and has served as a moderator for an ESCRS Satellite Symposium.Read more
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Belma Karini
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Belma Karini

Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience

Medical Fields of Interest 

Glaucoma 

Cornea 

Cataract and Refractive Surgery 

Education 

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine ( 2006-2012 ) 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Residency (2013-2017) 

Istanbul University Certificate of Experimental Animal Use ( 2015 ) 

International Council of Ophthalmology Visual Sciences ( 2015 ) 

Pediatric Glaucoma Training at Bratislava National Institute of Children’s Diseases ( 2022 ) 

Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology ( FEBO 2022 ) 

Experiences 

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 

Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital 

Memorial Şişli Hospital

Liv Ulus Hospital 

Memberships 

Turkish Ophthalmology Association 

Turkish Medical Association 

American Academy of Ophthalmology ( AAO ) 

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) 

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4.5
221 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $3000 - $3750
Cataract surgery (one eye) $750 - $1250
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Sutan Kaya
Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Sutan Kaya

Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience

Dr. X is a medical doctor with a degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Turkey and has experience from İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital, Turkey. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS and have certificates in LASIK Application, Presbyopia Correction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Scleral fixation techniques, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery and Corneal Topography Analyzing.

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Semih Urvasizoglu
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Semih Urvasizoglu

Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu is a renowned ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience, having served in various hospitals and completed more than 35,000 surgical cases. He specializes in a wide range of eye diseases and procedures such as ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, LASEK eye surgery, and Vitrectomy among others. He has made significant contributions to ophthalmology through his research, teachings, and publications in respected medical journals. He was awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' in 2018 for the second consecutive year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.Read more
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Peykan Türkçüoğlu
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Peykan Türkçüoğlu

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience

Doctor is a professor with higher and career education in Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Turkey. He has experience as an ophthalmologist in several hospitals and also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institue, Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department. Currently works at Veni Vidi Göz eye hospital.

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Ugur Tunc
Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ugur Tunc

Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience

Education and Training:

  • 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
  • 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

  • 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Anil Kubaloglu
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Anil Kubaloglu

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
Dr. Anil Kubaloglu is a seasoned ophthalmologist with over 23 years of experience, having performed over 30,000 eye surgeries. He specializes in general eye examinations, cataract, keratoconus, cornea, laser, and presbyopia treatments. Dr. Kubaloglu is also an active contributor in the field with over 100 scientific publications.Read more
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Fevzi Akkan
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Fevzi Akkan

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an eye diseases specialist with a notable background in medical education and practice. He excels in several treatment areas, including general eye examinations, cataract surgery, and the management of refractive errors and presbyopia. Dr. Akkan is known for his innovative work in managing and performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey, an achievement that earned him the TOD - Best Surgical Video Award in 2016.Read more
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Özer Kavalcıoğlu
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Özer Kavalcıoğlu

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School, Turkey, and is a member of AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS. Has attended several international conferences including Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Congress of the European Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Congress, Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

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Prof Yusuf Yildirim
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Prof Yusuf Yildirim

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

  • Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

Education:

  • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional and Observational Experience:

  • Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
  • Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
  • Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
  • Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
  • Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

International Diplomas:

  • European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

Certificates:

  • Basic Good Clinical Practices
  • Advanced Good Clinical Practices

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

  • Turkish Ophthalmology Society
    • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
    • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
    • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
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Ugur Yayla
Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Ugur Yayla

Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

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Levent Akcay
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade

Levent Akcay

Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience

Curriculum Vitae

Place and Date of Birth

  • Manisa, 1965

Language Skills

  • English

Education and Experience

  • Uludağ University, School of Medicine
  • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training)

Number of scientific publications and articles

  • 201

Case Experience

  • Experience with more than 55,000 surgical cases during 32 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
  • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Society of Fenerbahçe Fans
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Kadir Colakoglu
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Kadir Colakoglu

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Dr. Kadir Colakoglu is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, corneal refractive surgery, refractive lens surgery, strabismus, oculoplastic surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma. He is proficient in performing operations including cataract surgery with IOL replacement, Botox injections, LASIK eye surgery, vitrectomy, and more. He is a member of several professional unions and has been awarded numerous certificates for his knowledge and skills in the field of ophthalmology.Read more
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