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Best Cataract surgery with IOL replacement ophthalmologists in Istanbul: TOP 36 doctors

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Aylin Koc Akbay
Ophtalmologist
13 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Aylin Koc Akbay

Ophtalmologist
13 years of experience
Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is a specialist in eye diseases. She is a member of several renowned societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She provides operations including cataract surgery with IOL replacement, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, and LASIK eye surgery.Read more
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Serkan Pisk
Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience
4.1
60 reviews

Serkan Pisk

Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Kucukcekmece Hospital
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Cem Mesci
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
4.3
87 reviews

Cem Mesci

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medicana Atasehir Hospital
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Digdem Begendi
Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience
5.0
28 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Digdem Begendi

Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience
Dr. Digdem Begendi is an ophthalmologist who specializes in procedures such as cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and strabismus treatment among others. She has published articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.Read more
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Yavuz Kamil Bardak
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Yavuz Kamil Bardak

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 35,000 surgical cases to his name. His areas of expertise include general eye examination, cataract treatment, glaucoma management, and retinal treatments. He is well-versed in procedures such as cataract surgery with IOL replacement, and transplantation of retina. He has numerous national and international publications and has been honored with several awards for his research work.Read more
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Alperen Koc
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Alperen Koc

Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
Dr. Alperen Koc is an Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with 12 years of experience. He is an expert in various ophthalmic procedures like cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, strabismus surgery, laser iridotomy, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, laser eye surgery, vitrectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, IOLs implantation, transplantation of retina, trabeculotomy, etc.Read more
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Pervin Uygur
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews

Pervin Uygur

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Bozkurt Sener
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews

Bozkurt Sener

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Ihsanyilmaz
Ophtalmologist
34 years of experience
5.0
4 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
4 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $3000 - $3750
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Belma Karini
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
4.5
219 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
219 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $3000 - $3750
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Tuğrul Akın
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Tuğrul Akın

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience

Dr. X graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey and Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey. He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association.

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4.9
22 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $1898.03 - $4534.19
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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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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
4.9
22 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement $1898.03 - $4534.19
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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

Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019Gazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları (Vitreo-Retinal Cerrahi ve Tıbbi Retina Fellowship)/

2016SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Prematüre Retinopatisi Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023Kocaeli Derince Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

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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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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