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Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler is a private single-specialty eye center, open since 2007. It treats 66,000 patients annually and is a trusted choice for politicians, celebrities, and artists. Core specialties include ophthalmology, ocular oncology, and neurology.
Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er brings _doctor_4008_years_ of expertise with 12,000+ eye surgeries performed, trained at leading institutions like Moorfields Eye Hospital London. Glaucoma surgery at Dunyagoz may cost around $3,820-6,000 per eye, typically covering the procedure, 2-3 nights' hospital stay, post-op examinations, and transfers. As part of Turkey's largest eye treatment network, the clinic offers AGV implantation for advanced cases.
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade is part of the largest eye care network in Turkey, treating 62,000 patients each year. It specializes in all areas of ophthalmology with hundreds of treatment options. Care is available 24/7, and the hospital holds government authorization for international patients.
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Valued Med Hub Hospitals is a private multi-specialty center in Istanbul. It has 100 doctors across 20 departments. The clinic treats adults and children in neurosurgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and transplantology and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government.
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Place and Date of Birth
Ankara, 1980
Foreign Languages
English
Education and Experience
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization)
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician)
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor)
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor)
Number of Scientific Publications
Over 50 scientific publications
Clinical Experience
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases
Procedures Performed
Books/Book Chapters
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: \"Vision Problems\" (2021)
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: \"The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice\" (2021)
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: \"Strabismus Examination\" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya is a specialized ophthalmology clinic treating around 30,000 patients each year. It is part of the Dunyagoz Hospital Group and holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish government. Its core strengths are ophthalmology, orthopedics and neurology.
This package includes comprehensive VEP and ERG diagnostic tests alongside the glaucoma surgery. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici, author of 94 peer-reviewed scientific publications, performs the trabeculectomy at Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici's Private Practice. It costs approximately _offer_price_, covering all surgery fees, pre-operative visual field testing, and consultation. The 98%-recommended clinic uses OCT and corneal topography for detailed assessments. An online consultation option and language assistance support the clinic's international patients from Europe and North America.
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici's Private Practice is a private, single-specialty ophthalmology clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, treating over 8,000 patients yearly. The lead surgeon, with over 34 years of experience, has performed 25,000+ procedures, including 1,000+ eye surgeries a year, in cataract, LASIK, blepharoplasty, strabismus, and glaucoma care, and has authored 94 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
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DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI is a JCI-accredited eye clinic in Istanbul led by Associate Professor Dr. M. Derda Ozer. It treats nearly 20,000 patients each year, including many from Europe and the Commonwealth. The main focus is cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and retina care.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited facility providing expert eye health assessments remotely. Dr. Faruk Eroglu conducts these sessions, bringing experience from over 10,000 argon laser procedures and 5,000 excimer laser cases. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and specializes in complex ophthalmology. A standalone online consultation typically costs around $110. This price covers the professional medical opinion and initial digital assessment. The hospital maintains international safety standards for all diagnostic services.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental is a JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Istanbul. It treats 250,000 patients each year. Its core specialties are oncology, hematology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery.
Optimed International Hospital is an AACI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey. It treats over 200,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties include neurosurgery, oncology, and nuclear medicine.
Optimed International Hospital is an AACI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey. It treats over 200,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties include neurosurgery, oncology, and nuclear medicine.
Why do patients choose Turkey for glaucoma surgery?
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a specialist with high surgical volumes yields the best value in Turkey. For example, Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 eye surgeries. His comprehensive packages at approximately $4,000 include four days of hotel stay and advanced diagnostics like Heidelberg retinal tomography. Alternatively, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici offers 33 years of experience with packages starting around $2,000 at Central Hospital Etiler.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Patient data indicates that choosing a surgeon with a dedicated glaucoma fellowship significantly impacts long-term success. While many clinics offer general eye surgery, specialists like Prof. Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi, who completed a Harvard glaucoma fellowship, utilize specific techniques like occlusive diodes that are unavailable at smaller clinics. Prioritizing these university-affiliated experts over generalist providers ensures more precise pressure management.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize prioritizing surgeon credentials over the hospital name and suggest arranging virtual consultations before traveling. Many recommend allowing 3 months for post-operative pressure checks to ensure the best long-term outcome.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: High success rates at centers like Dunyagoz often stem from massive patient volumes, reaching 66,000 patients annually. While technical success is high, the most durable results come from surgeons with international fellowships. Professors like Ali Riza Cenk Celebi, who completed a Harvard glaucoma fellowship, offer specialized expertise in complex valve implantations.
Patient Consensus: Many patients find that matching global success rates depends on early-stage intervention and consistent local monitoring. Experts recommend choosing English-speaking doctors to ensure clear communication regarding the typical 10% to 20% risk of follow-up revisions.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Data reveals that surgeon-specific credentials matter more than hospital brands for glaucoma. While large networks like Dunyagoz offer high-tech infrastructure, seeking out professors like Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer who hold ICO-STAAR fellowships ensures specialized care for complex cases. These specialists often operate in smaller, focused practices that maintain higher individual success rates for filtering surgeries.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that success depends on finding a surgeon with high annual procedure counts rather than just choosing a famous clinic. Many suggest staying in Istanbul for at least 2 weeks to complete essential early post-operative pressure monitoring.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: While many search for specific clinics, the best outcomes correlate with surgeons holding European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) diplomas. Prof. Yusuf Yildirim and Dr. Giray Ersoz hold these elite credentials. Choosing a FEBO-certified specialist ensures your surgeon meets rigorous pan-European standards for glaucoma management and surgical precision.
Patient Consensus: Patients often recommend prioritizing clinics in Istanbul or Ankara for complex cases. Many highlight the importance of securing a 3-month follow-up plan and pre-operative OCT scans before travel.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish eye centers like Dunyagoz Hospital process over 60,000 patients annually, creating a high-volume environment for complex trabeculectomies. Data shows surgeons like Muhammet Derda Ozer, with 25,000 procedures completed, emphasize that while physical healing is fast, steroid drops often cause temporary blurriness for several months.
Patient Consensus: Many patients report feeling mostly normal by month 2, though persistent fuzziness is common. Practical advice often includes planning 2 weeks off work and preparing for a year of medicinal eye drops.
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