Best Clinics for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP disease) Treatment in Istanbul: 10 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Fevzi Akkan has 24 years of experience experience and has performed over 1,100 retinal procedures. His team offers stem cell therapy for ROP, a regenerative approach that typically costs $5,880-$7,060 per eye and covers 2 nights' stay plus airport transfers. An ophthalmology consultation runs $160-$160, with a complete diagnostic package around $940 including advanced imaging.

Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er has 29 years of experience of ophthalmic experience with 12,000+ procedures, specializing in retinal surgery. The clinic is part of Turkey's largest eye care network with 24/7 services. An initial consultation may cost around $180. Treatment options include scleral buckle at $4,170 and ROP vitrectomy packages around $11,170, which typically cover hospital stays, transfers, and translation.

Dr. Derda Ozer brings 16 years of experience of expertise, having performed over 1,100 eye procedures. He completed an ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship and leads a 24/7 international support clinic. An ophthalmologist consultation costs around $150. Treatment options include a diagnostic package from $150–$350 or the advanced regenerative therapy – intraocular stem cell injection is around $7,500 per eye, covering the procedure, doctor and operating room fees.

Prof. Abdullah Ozkaya has performed 900+ procedures with 23 years of experience. As a European Vitreoretinal Society member, he works at Memorial Şişli Hospital – Turkey's first JCI-accredited center. A consultation with an ophthalmologist costs around $220. Intravitreal dexamethasone implants are around $3,500 and include treatment for both eyes and the doctor's fees.

Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Derda Ozer, with 22 years of experience experience and 25,000+ procedures, completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at Kansas University. The TEMOS and JCI-accredited clinic uses advanced retinal imaging. Diagnostics like neuro-ophthalmic exams cost around $50 and OCT scans $275. All-inclusive ROP surgery runs $3,515–$5,664 per eye, covering the procedure, neonatal care, 5-star accommodation, and VIP transfers.

Memorial Göztepe Hospital provides specialized care for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP disease) with a team of experienced ophthalmologists, including Dr. Nurullah Bulut, an associate professor with 26 peer-reviewed articles and expertise in vitreoretinal surgery. The hospital features advanced diagnostic tools like AI-supported 3 Tesla MRI and 4D Ultrasound for precise evaluation.

Prof. Yusuf Yıldırım, a distinguished ophthalmologist with European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) certification and over 10,000 cataract surgeries performed, specializes in advanced retinal treatments including Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). His expertise spans corneal transplants and minimally invasive procedures, with extensive research published in peer-reviewed journals. The clinic offers specialized neonatal care with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.

Veni Vidi Eye Clinics is the first eye clinic network in Turkey to use laser treatment. This ophthalmology center treats adults and children. Over 50,000 patients come here each year.

• More than 50,000 eye surgeries performed annually.
• Doctors have over 20 years of experience and belong to international associations.
• Lens implantation and eyelid surgery offered to patients from CIS, Europe, and Asia.
• ISO 9001 certified by TÜV NORD CERT for quality management.

Best Clinic Istanbul is a private medical center in the Avcılar district of Istanbul. It opened in 2014. The clinic specializes in plastic surgery, dental care, and weight loss procedures. Its team has over 11 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. Some surgeons rank in the top 10 nationwide in Turkey. The clinic treats both adults and international patients.

It holds accreditations from ISAPS and the Turkish Ministry of Medical Tourism. It is also affiliated with The Rhinoplasty Society and FACS. Dental services are led by a Chief Dentist with over 19 years of practice. Bariatric surgeons on staff have around 15 years of experience. The clinic has treated patients from more than 40 countries, including the UK, Belgium, France, Spain, and Italy.

Tusa Hospital is a private multispecialty center in Tuzla, Istanbul. Key departments include cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and urology. The hospital treats both adults and children. It has a neonatal intensive care unit with 12 incubators. Eye care covers diabetic eye disease and stitchless cataract surgery.

The hospital opened in 2009. Its medical team includes 23 doctors and over 50 staff members in total. Tusa Hospital won a Bronze A' Design Award for its interior. It is an officially registered Health Türkiye hospital for international patients. Remote second opinions are available through secure digital platforms.