Prof. Tuğrul Akın brings _doctor_3556_years_ of experience and has performed 30,000+ eye surgeries. This ISO 9001-certified ophthalmology center offers a full diagnostic range, from ophthalmoscopy costing around $100 to comprehensive eye examinations at $350. Non-surgical medication treatment consultations for uveitis typically cost around $350, which includes the examination and initial prescription.
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.
Dr. Matin Suleymanzade, a corneal diseases specialist, has performed over 900 procedures in _doctor_9364_years_ at this university hospital. The clinic's joint ophthalmology-rheumatology approach evaluates underlying causes. A consultation with a treatment plan costs around $170, which includes detailed eye exams and rheumatology consultation. A full individualized uveitis program with stem cell therapy typically runs $750–$2,000 and covers extensive diagnostics.
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
Sava Medical Group is a multispecialty hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 1975. Its main areas are plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The clinic works with an A+ Hospital partner that has 135 beds. This facility has six surgery rooms and thirty polyclinic rooms. A team of 20 expert doctors treats patients here. So far, over 7,000 patients from 20 countries have come for care.
Sava Medical Group holds JCI and ISO 9001 accreditations. Both the Turkish Ministry of Health and Ministry of Tourism license it. Its Obesity Center runs a multidisciplinary program with long-term follow-up. For refractive eye surgery, the clinic uses advanced lasers. International patients get VIP transfers and 5-star hotel stays. Staff speak English, German, and Spanish.
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Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
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Dr. Emel Basar is a pediatric eye surgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on complex strabismus, nystagmus, and eyelid plastic surgery for children and adults. Dr. Basar completed international fellowships at the New York Eye and Ear Hospital and Glasgow Tennent Eye Institute.
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
Dr. Giray Ersoz specializes in retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery, with extensive experience in treating uveitis at Biruni University Hospital.
Dr. Giray Ersoz is an associate professor and ophthalmologist at Biruni University Hospital. He ranked first in the Turkish Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) among all candidates nationwide. Dr. Ersoz specializes in medical retina and complex vitreoretinal surgery. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
900+ procedures performed – Dr. Suleymanzade specializes in uveitis and other complex eye conditions at Biruni University Hospital.
Dr. Matin Suleymanzade is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO). Dr. Suleymanzade specializes in refractive surgery, cataract removal, and oculoplastic procedures. He treats complex conditions like keratoconus, uveitis, and glaucoma.
Biruni University Hospital is a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 134 doctors across 70 departments. It opened in 2016 and treats both adults and children. Its core specialties are neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, and hematology oncology.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serdar ÖZATEŞ is an ophthalmology clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. The facility treats both children and adults. Specialists handle strabismus, cataracts, and glaucoma. The team also treats corneal and retinal diseases. Eyelid aesthetics and refractive laser surgery are available. Dr. Serdar ÖZATEŞ founded the practice in 2026.
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