Page 2 - Best Cataract doctors in Istanbul: TOP 114 doctors

30,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Baha Toygar is a leading cataract specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 30 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• International instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founder of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society

Prof. Dr. Aykan has performed 1,100+ treatments and specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 31 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained at Gata Military School of Medicine and San Francisco's Glaucoma Research Group
• Active member of Turkish Society of Ophthalmology's Glaucoma and Cataract-Refractive Surgery Units
• Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology

Dr. Duygu Tez brings specialized expertise in ophthalmology with years of focused training and practice.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Bardak has performed 1,100+ eye treatments and holds multiple awards for innovative cataract research, including the prestigious Troutman Award.

• 29 years of experience of specialized experience in ophthalmology
• Fellowship-trained at the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Internationally recognized for his work on hyperopia and keratoconus
• Best paper awards at national and European congresses
• Dedicated researcher focusing on cutting-edge cataract treatments

1,100+ cataract procedures performed – Dr. Uygur brings nearly three decades of expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 32 years of experience specializing in ophthalmology
• Focuses exclusively on eye conditions
• Practices at Turkey's leading eye hospital

1,100+ eye treatments performed – Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay brings extensive experience to cataract care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 15 years of experience specializing in ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Marmara University's ophthalmology department
• Affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology

20,000+ surgical cases over 21 years of experience – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi specializes in cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive surgical experience
• Recipient of ASCRS award for best oral presentation in 2019
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

22 years of experience of active ophthalmology practice – Dr. Gorgun specializes in cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

20,000+ surgeries performed – Dr. Ersan brings unmatched experience to cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
• Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – top cataract surgery societies
• Published research on glaucoma diagnosis techniques
• Fluent in English for international patients

Specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Yasar Dag brings extensive expertise from multiple prestigious hospitals.

• 17 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• 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 laser eye surgery and femtosecond laser procedures – advanced techniques for cataract treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
• Published research in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals

Prof. Osman Sevki Arslan pioneered the Arslan closed cornea technique for cataract surgery and heads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Authored 57 international journal articles on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Developed two original surgical techniques

Over a decade of expertise in ophthalmology – Dr. Alperen Koc focuses on cornea and cataract treatments.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized training from Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Mastered a wide array of ophthalmic procedures

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in cataract surgery with over 29 years of experience of experience, including advanced training at Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in retinal conditions
• Research fellow at prestigious Doheny Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Society's Surgical Retinal Board
• Professor at Biruni University's Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.

He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.

Prof Yusuf Yildirim specializes in cataract surgery with expertise in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus at Acıbadem District Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in cataract and refractive surgery
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FICO certification
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He has performed over 30,000 surgeries and authored 20 national and international publications.

He earned his medical degree at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2011). He trained at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He then worked at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital (2016–2022).

Language: English.

55,000+ cataract surgeries performed over 26 years of experience – Dr. Akcay brings unmatched experience to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Specialized training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published 201 scientific papers on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society
• Fluent in English for international patients