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Best Cataract surgery with IOL replacement ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 122 doctors

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Omer Kocabiyik
Ophtalmologist
8 years of experience
4.5
138 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Omer Kocabiyik

Ophtalmologist
8 years of experience

Dr. Ömer Kocabıyık has completed his specialization in the Department of Ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in 2016. He performed many cataract operations at Merzifon State Hospital and at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic. He also performs blepharoplasty (eyelid) and excimer laser treatment of refractive errors (hypermetropia, astigmatism, myopia). He diagnoses, treats and monitors medical and glaucoma diseases. His papers were published at the 2012/2013/2015/2017 Ophthalmology National Congresses.

 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Retina

glaucoma

Cornea

Refractive Surgery

Cataract

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Hakan Sivrikaya
Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya

Hakan Sivrikaya

Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience

Place and Date of Birth

  • Erzurum, 1970

Language Skills

  • English, German, Russian

Education and Experience

  • 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
  • 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
  • 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

Case Experience

  • 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

  • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
  • ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
  • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
  • ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009
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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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Mehmet Tahir Sam
Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya

Mehmet Tahir Sam

Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience

Place and Date of Birth

  • Merzifon, 1972

Language Skills

  • English

Education and Experience

  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English)1996
  • Okmeydanı Education Research 2000
  • Malatya SSK Regional Hospital 2004
  • Bucak State Hospital 2009
  • Antalya Medical Park Hospital 2009-2023

Membership

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya, Antalya Branch Board of Directors

Certificates

  • Artisan Iris
  • Claw Lens Application
  • EVRS Vitroretinal Surgery Applications
  • iSCRS
  • AAO

Seminars

  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya Live Surgery 2012
  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association National Congress Live Surgery 2014
  • TOD Congress Antalya Oculoplasty Moderation 2015
  • TOD Winter Symposium Strabismus Moderation 2016
  • Family Physicians Association Eye Examination Seminars 2017-2018
  • Flight Physicians Association Eye Seminars 2019

Case Experience

  • Experience of over 27.000 surgical cases

Number of Scientific Publications

  • Over 20 international and national oral notifications
  • Live surgery instructor
  • More than 10 national and international scientific publications
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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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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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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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Semra Coskun
Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya

Semra Coskun

Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience

Place and Date of Birth

  • 1969

Language Skills

  • English, Serbian, Albanian and other Balkan languages

Education and Experience

  • Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English)
  • Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Number of Scientific Publications

  • More than 30 scientific publications.

Case Experience

  • Experience with more than 5,000 surgical cases during 12 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

  • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
  • EVRS (European VitreoRetinal Society)
  • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
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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 $1902.02 - $4543.73
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Deniz Kilic
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır

Deniz Kilic

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

Birth place and date

Konya, 1984

 

Foreign Languages ​​Known

English, German

 

Educational Status and Experience

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Associate Professor (2023)

St. Franziskus-Hospital, Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie

Germany, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship (2022-2023)

Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2018-2022)

Hatice-Muammer Kocatürk State Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2017-2018)

Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Specialist Doctor (2014-2017)

Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak, Specialization in Medicine (2010-2014)

Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Medical Education (2007-2010)

GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Medical Education (2003-2007)

Kuleli Military High School, Istanbul (1999-2003)

 

Case Experience

Experience of over 10,000 surgical cases.

 

Associations of which he is a member

ESOPRS (European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery), Member, 2022

ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), Member, 2021

MRCSEd (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Member, 2021

TOD-GO (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - Young Ophthalmologists Group), Member, 2018

TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association), Member, 2010

 

Certificates

2016 European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, FEBO, Paris

2019 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Visual Sciences

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Optics and Refraction

2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Clinical Science

2021 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Advanced Examination, FICO

2019 Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training, Istanbul

2014 Communication, Anterior Segment and Toric Lens Applications, Prague

 

Books

Sea Sword

MCQ for International Ophthalmology Board Exams – 2

Chapter 4, Oculoplasty, (2021). Anatolian Bookstore.

 

Awards

FICO, International Fellowship Scholarship 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2022

TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2020

Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018

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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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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

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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