Page 3 - Best Cataract doctors in Istanbul: TOP 50 doctors

10,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an expert in cataract treatment at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• 23 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Specializes in laser and intraocular lens procedures
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in cataract surgery with over 20 years 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

25,000+ procedures performed – Associate Professor Ozer specializes in advanced cataract surgery at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University.

• 21 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in phacoemulsification with TECNIS Puresee lenses
• Completed a prestigious ICO-STAAR fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Participates in clinical trials for innovative eye treatments

Specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Dag brings extensive experience from multiple hospitals across Turkey and Iraq.

• Over 10 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in corneal diseases and keratoplasty
• Published multiple research papers on cataract surgery techniques
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Trained in vitrectomy at a leading eye research hospital

35+ years in ophthalmology – Dr Erdal Otman specializes in advanced cataract surgery at Ümran Tıp Merkezi.

• Performs phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing complex eye conditions alongside cataracts
• Patient-centered approach with a focus on precision

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

20,000+ surgical cases over 15 years – 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

Specializes in cataract surgery with extensive training in refractive techniques – performs procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Ophthalmology specialist since 2011 with 13+ years of experience
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed specialized courses in cataract and refractive surgery

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gunay specializes in cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association
• Fluent in English for international patients

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.