Page 3 - Best ophthalmologists in Istanbul: TOP 183 doctors

Over 40,000 surgical cases – Dr. Durlu brings unmatched expertise in eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Trained at top institutions in Japan and the USA
• Specialized in ophthalmology with a focus on surgical techniques
• Recipient of multiple prestigious international awards for research
• Fluent in English and Japanese for international patients

22 years of experience specializing in vitreoretinal conditions – Dr. Gorgun combines clinical expertise with academic roles at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Active member of European Vitreoretinal Society and EURETINA
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University's ophthalmology department
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a leading ophthalmology center
• Expert in Medical Retina Unit cases

20,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Ersan is one of Turkey's most experienced ophthalmologists at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – leading international ophthalmology societies
• Pioneered Eye and Complementary Medicine seminars in Turkey
• Published research on glaucoma diagnosis techniques
• Trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's top medical school

900+ performed treatments – Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in corneal diseases and keratoplasty at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 17 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery
• Published 12 research papers on eye conditions and treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in intraLase and femtosecond laser eye surgery – Dr. Begendi combines precision with research-backed techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laser iridotomy for vitreous body destruction
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine

Prof. Hazirolan specializes in retina and uvea conditions at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, with international training at Berlin's Charité.

• Over 22 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in retina diseases and anti-VEGF treatments
• Published research on pachychoroid neovasculopathy and macular degeneration
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Medical Retina & Uvea sections

Dr. Alperen Koc has performed 1,100+ ophthalmic treatments, specializing in cornea and complex eye conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Cornea specialist with over 14 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital – a leading eye care center
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Former Senior Lecturer at Yeniyuzyıl University

Prof. Arslan pioneered two original cornea techniques – the Arslan closed and covered methods – and leads the Eye Clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Developed Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique
• Published 57 international research papers in ophthalmology
• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank

Dr. Ayse Yesim Oral is a specialized ophthalmologist with over 76 years of experience of experience, focusing on strabismus and pediatric eye conditions at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

• Active member of the Strabismus Unit of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published multiple studies on pediatric cataracts and refractive errors
• Instructor at national ophthalmology congresses on strabismus examination techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University's Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine for specialist ophthalmology

Dr. Melike Gedar specializes in advanced ophthalmology techniques at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with a focus on refractive surgery and glaucoma management.

• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in multifocal and toric lens implantation
• Published research on dry eye treatments and anesthetic management
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in retinal conditions with advanced training at USC's Doheny Eye Institute – one of America's top eye centers.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 29 years of experience of experience
• Expert in vitreoretinal surgery and advanced retinal imaging
• Published 50+ research papers on macular diseases
• Professor at Biruni University's ophthalmology department

Harvard-trained glaucoma specialist and associate professor at Acıbadem University, with multiple academic awards and 58 international publications.

• Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary for advanced glaucoma care
• Expert in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and scarless endoscopic procedures
• Active member of the European Glaucoma Society and World Glaucoma Association
• Specializes in corneal diseases, pediatric myopia control, and complex orbital surgeries
• Recipient of 10+ academic achievement awards from Acıbadem University

Prof Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and specializes in advanced corneal and refractive procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FICO certification
• Expert in keratoplasty techniques including PK, DALK, and DMEK
• Professor and clinical educator at Istanbul Medipol University
• Published 84 peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmology