Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, JCI-accredited for quality and safety, offers cataract surgery with IOL replacement for around $4,600–$8,300. Prof. Dr. Ayse Yesim Oral brings _doctor_10496_years_ of ophthalmology experience, specializing in refractive surgery and pediatric eye health. The hospital's ophthalmology department utilizes advanced diagnostic technologies for precise outcomes.
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.
Dr. Erkan Unsal brings _doctor_4862_years_ of experience with 20,000+ cataract surgeries performed. The clinic offers premium IOL options from 2,800 to 6,030 USD – typically covering pre-op examination, 2-day hospital stay with meals, companion accommodation, and airport transfers. A member of AAO and TOD, Dr. Unsal has 50+ publications in ophthalmology and performs surgeries at a JCI-accredited hospital with multilingual support.
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.
Anadolu Medical Center offers cataract surgery with Synergy multifocal intraocular lenses, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital for American treatment standards at 20-30% lower costs. Complicated emulsification surgery may cost around $2,290, typically including consultation and procedure, while lenses are priced separately at approximately $1,145 per pair. Dr. Yusuf Avni Yılmaz provides personalized consultations before treatment decisions.
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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. MED Clinic specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, offering high-quality care with advanced techniques. The procedure may cost around $2,600–$5,400. Dr. Hasan Celik, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with international credentials and awards, brings expertise to the team. The clinic maintains high patient satisfaction and focuses on precision in all procedures.
Dr. MED is a multi-specialty center in Istanbul with a 97% success rate for facelifts. It treats 4,500+ patients each year in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery.
Cataract surgery with trifocal IOL at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital may cost around $3,500 for both eyes – typically covering diagnostics, surgery, trifocal lenses, 1 day hospitalization with transfers, and follow-up. The university hospital has offered this complete package since 2020, with 4.5/5 patient satisfaction. Most patients leave the same day with glasses-free vision. Diagnostic tests and interpreter services are included.
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Medipol Mega University Hospital holds Joint Commission International accreditation – Turkey's first academic hospital with this recognition. Cataract surgery with IOL replacement may cost around $4,700, typically covering phacoemulsification, lens implantation, 7-10 days hospitalization, and transfers. Prof. Dr. Ali Demircan leads the ophthalmology team at this facility with dedicated international patient services available in 30 languages.
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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.
Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Unsal brings _doctor_4862_years_ of specialized ophthalmology experience to 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.
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Clinical Expertise
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.
1998-1999• Assistant professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.
1999-2001 • Research Assistant Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea and Glaucoma Sections Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology
2001-2002• Assistant professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.
2002-2007• Associate Professor Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.
2007-2011 • Professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.
2011-2013 • Professor Dr. Private Practice and West Eye Hospital, Erbil
2013-2015 • Professor Dr. Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology.
2015-2021 • Professor Dr. Batıgöz Medical Center
2021- • Professor Dr. Dünyagöz Hospital
Education and Training
Professional Membership
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. Gokcen Gokce is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases. He specializes in laser vision correction, corneal transplants, and pediatric eye care. Dr. Gokce holds an Associate Professorship from the Gulhane Military Medical Academy.
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. Nurullah Cagil specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.
Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital is a private medical facility in Ankara. It treats around 10,000 patients annually.
Dr. Mucize Yaracan Eranil is an experienced ophthalmologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She is a former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) Izmir Branch. Dr. Eranil completed observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Addenbrooks Hospital in England. She specializes in cataract surgery and retinal disease treatment.
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. Ayse Yesim Oral is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in strabismus and pediatric eye health. Dr. Oral conducts research in glaucoma, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures. She holds a medical degree and specialist training from Istanbul University.
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital is a JCI-accredited transplant center with a 99.5% liver transplant success rate. It specializes in organ transplant, IVF, oncology, and neurosurgery. The hospital is part of the Memorial Healthcare Group, serving patients from 92 countries.
The package uses IOL Master technology for precise monofocal IOL calculation. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici, who has 94 scientific publications, performs the 30-minute surgery at Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici's Private Practice. Treatment follows a streamlined 6-day timeline with only three clinic visits. The cost is approximately _offer_price_, covering comprehensive eye exams, the IOL implantation, and follow-up examinations.
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| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
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What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
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In Turkey, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. The level of Turkish hotels is comparable to hotels in Tunisia, Morocco or Egypt. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.
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