Best Keratoplasty Clinics in the World: 35 Top-Rated Centers

Dr. Jordi Mones brings 25 years of ophthalmology experience with 1,100+ eye procedures performed, including complex keratoplasties. The Boston Keratoprosthesis type I procedure may cost around 12,000 EUR – typically covering the implant, surgery, full diagnostics, and post-op medications. The JCI-accredited clinic utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment and surgical systems. Dr. Mones serves as principal investigator for international clinical trials and contributes to AMD treatment advancements.

Doc. Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin brings 15 years of ophthalmology experience, specializing in keratoplasty procedures. The preliminary package price may cost around $9,000 USD – typically covering the surgery, 2 days hospitalization for patient and companion, meals, transfers, and interpreter assistance. Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital holds JCI and ISO accreditation, ensuring international quality standards. As Turkey's first LEED Platinum hospital, it features eco-friendly design with healing green zones.

Assoc. Prof. Muhammed Derda brings 15 years of ophthalmology experience with 1,100+ keratoplasty procedures performed. The clinic offers multiple techniques like DSEK and DMEK, tailored to each case. Corneal transplantation may cost around 9,000 EUR per eye – typically covering the graft, surgery, 1 day hospitalization, and transfers. Prof. Derda holds an ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery and has published 36 peer-reviewed studies. Valued Med Hub maintains a 4.9/5 rating for international patient care.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya has performed 900+ keratoplasty procedures over 21 years of ophthalmic practice. The corneal transplant package may cost around $9,000 – typically covering surgery, pre-op tests, anesthesia, and VIP transfers. Memorial Şişli Hospital holds JCI accreditation, Turkey's first internationally certified facility. Prof. Ozkaya specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and individualized corneal transplants with same-day hospitalization options available.

Dr. Anil Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries during his 25-year career, with specialized expertise in keratoplasty. The procedure may cost around €12,000 – typically covering the surgery, 6-10 nights hospital stay, pre/post-operative examinations, transfers, and meals. Dr. Kubaloglu has authored 100+ scientific publications in ophthalmology. The hospital holds International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and provides interpreters.

Dr. Stefan Schumacher has performed over 10,000 eye surgeries with 19 years of specialized corneal transplant experience. Keratoplasty at Asklepios Barmbek may cost around €14,800 – typically covering surgery, 6 nights hospitalization, chief consultant services, and COVID testing. The clinic offers both penetrating and lamellar techniques, reducing rejection risks. Asklepios holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and ranks among Germany's TOP 100 clinics since 2012.

Op. Dr. Faruk Eroglu has performed 16,000+ ophthalmology procedures over 19 years, including 1,000+ corneal transplants. Keratoplasty at Hisar Hospital may cost around $10,000–13,000 – typically covering surgery, 1–2 nights stay, pre-op tests, transfers, and post-op exams. The JCI-accredited facility provides private rooms and interpreter services. Dr. Eroglu trained at Istanbul University with specialized expertise in retinal diseases and cataract surgery.

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer brings 21 years of ophthalmology experience with 25,000+ eye procedures performed, specializing in corneal surgery. Keratoplasty at DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI may cost around €6,000–6,500 – typically covering surgery, donor tissue, pre-op assessments, post-op medications, and hotel transfers. The TEMOS-accredited clinic uses advanced microsurgical techniques with premium donor tissue from accredited eye banks. Prof. Ozer holds an ICO-STAAR fellowship from University of Kansas and serves as Associate Professor at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici brings 33 years of ophthalmology expertise with 20,000+ eye surgeries performed. Keratoplasty may cost around $4,000–$5,000 per eye, typically covering consultation, preoperative tests, the procedure, follow-ups, and interpreter services. The clinic uses OCT and corneal topography for precise diagnostics. Prof. Satici has 94 peer-reviewed publications and leads the Turkish Ophthalmological Association.

Dr. Remzi Karadag has performed 1,100 corneal transplants with 23 years of experience, specializing in cornea surgery after training at Wills Eye Hospital. The procedure may cost around €12,000–17,000, typically covering US donor tissue, general anesthesia, and transfers. The clinic holds DIN EN ISO 9001 accreditation and operates as an outpatient center. Dr. Karadag maintains memberships with ASCRS and ESCRS.