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Medicalpoint International Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center in İzmir, Turkey. It is best known for cardiology, plastic surgery, transplantology, and reproductology. Holds ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS accreditations.
Dr. Gökhan Kerci specializes in advanced ophthalmology procedures with trifocal IOL implantation for clear vision at all distances. The all-inclusive package may cost around $1,750 per eye, typically covering the surgery, pre-operative tests, transfers, and interpreter services. Medicana International Izmir Hospital offers a dedicated International Patient Center with hotel and transfer coordination.
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Dr. Ebru Acar's Eye Clinic is a specialized ophthalmology center in Izmir established in 2018. Its main specialties are laser eye surgeries and aesthetic eye procedures. The founder is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience.
Egepol Hospitals is a multispecialty JCI-accredited hospital group in Izmir, Turkey. The facility treats children and adults across oncology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. It was established in April 2009. The team has over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 37 doctors. Some specialists trained at Charité Berlin and IRCAD Strasbourg. The hospital has a 325-bed capacity and uses the Da Vinci Robotic System.
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Over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Kilic specializes in advanced eye procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.
Dr. Deniz Kilic has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures in Turkey. He is a specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. Dr. Kilic focuses on cornea and refractive surgery. He completed his clinical fellowship at St. Franziskus-Hospital in Germany. Dr. Kilic holds the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma.
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20,000+ surgical cases over _doctor_4862_years_ – Dr. Unsal specializes in ophthalmology at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital in Izmir.
Dr. Erkan Unsal is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. He has performed more than 20,000 surgical cases. Dr. Unsal treats conditions like cataracts and keratoconus. He is an associate professor focused on national and international clinical research.
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir is a private ophthalmology clinic serving nearly 73,000 patients each year. It specializes in eye care and corneal transplantation. The clinic holds a Turkish government International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.
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Academic and Professional Background
1996-1997 • Military Doctor Eskişehir 600-Bed Air Hospital Eye Department,
1997-1998• Research Assistant Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.
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Dr. Yildiz specializes in eye care with _doctor_6017_years_ of experience, focusing on IOLs implantation at Can Hospitals Turkey.
With 13 years of clinical experience in eye care, the doctor is a dedicated ophthalmology professional. Having graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 2009, the doctor has built a significant academic and clinical foundation.
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Dr. Ebru Acar is an ophthalmologist who runs her own eye clinic in Izmir, Turkey. She performs vision correction and surgery for complex eye conditions. Dr. Acar specializes in cataract surgery using multifocal lens implants and phacoemulsification.
Dr. Ebru Acar's Eye Clinic is a specialized ophthalmology center in Izmir established in 2018. Its main specialties are laser eye surgeries and aesthetic eye procedures. The founder is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience.
Dr. Yusuf Ziya Kaya is an ophthalmologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in cataract surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, and pediatric strabismus. Trained at Ege University, a prestigious medical faculty in Turkey. Dr. Kaya treats various eye conditions including retinal diseases and optical refraction issues.
Medicalpoint International Hospital is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty center in İzmir, Turkey. It is best known for cardiology, plastic surgery, transplantology, and reproductology. Holds ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS accreditations.
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya brings _doctor_1837_years_ of ophthalmology experience with 1,100+ strabismus surgeries performed. The procedure at Memorial Şişli Hospital may cost around $2,590 USD – typically covering surgery, general anesthesia, pre-op tests, transfers, and follow-up care. As Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital, Memorial offers international safety standards. Prof. Ozkaya has published 83+ peer-reviewed articles and holds memberships in Turkish and European ophthalmic societies.
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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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: İzmir clinics attract fewer crowds than Istanbul while maintaining the same international certifications. Choosing a specialized eye hospital like Dunyagoz, which handles over 70,000 cases annually, provides high volume security. For vision correction, seeking surgeons such as Dr. Deniz Kilic or Dr. Erkan Unsal is wise. They hold FEBO or ICO certifications and have performed over 10,000 surgeries each.
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