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Best Corneal transplant doctors in Istanbul: TOP 10 doctors

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Ahmet Satici

  • 4.7 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • 20000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici's Private Practice
  • 20,000+ surgical cases over 33 years — Prof. Dr. Satici specializes in ophthalmology at his private practice.

    • Awarded full professorship at Harran University
    • Specialized in ophthalmology from Dicle University
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
    • Upholds highest standards of patient care
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Akif Saygin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Specializes in corneal transplants with extensive training in ophthalmology, including at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

    • Over 15 years of experience in ophthalmology
    • Completed specialized training in cataract and refractive surgery
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Attended ESCRS for advanced surgical techniques
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Yasar Dag

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in corneal diseases and keratoplasty, with expertise honed at leading hospitals in Turkey and Iraq.

    • 15 years of experience in ophthalmology, including corneal transplants
    • Published multiple research papers on corneal and tear film disorders
    • Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
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Osman Sevki Arslan

  • 5 Excellent 51 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. Arslan pioneered two original corneal transplant techniques and founded Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank.

    • Over 30 years specializing in corneal and anterior segment surgery
    • Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Authored 57 international research papers on ophthalmology
    • Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS
    • Developed the Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique
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Nafiz Selcuk Cekmeceli

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Specialized in corneal transplants with international training at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute – one of the top eye centers globally.

    • 30+ years of experience in ophthalmology
    • Trained in refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute
    • Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Currently practices at VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof Yildirim specializes in keratoplasty – both penetrating and lamellar techniques – at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • 18+ years of experience in ophthalmology
    • Expert in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus
    • Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma
    • Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society
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20 top ranked Corneal transplant doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Ugur Yayla

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Specializes in corneal transplants with advanced training in ophthalmology and retinal surgery at Gazi University.

    • 8+ years in ophthalmology with a focus on complex eye surgeries
    • Fellowship-trained in vitreo-retinal surgery and medical retina
    • Member of multiple prestigious medical institutions
    • Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital
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Muhammet Derda Ozer

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • 25000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI
  • Associate Professor Ozer trained at Istanbul University and Wills Eye Institute, specializing in complex corneal procedures.

    • Completed fellowships in ocular oncology and vitreo-retina surgery
    • Published 20+ research papers on corneal treatments
    • Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association
    • Active in clinical trials for advanced eye therapies
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Yasar Dag

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Specialist in corneal diseases and keratoplasty at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with expertise in advanced corneal transplant procedures.

    • Trained in ophthalmology at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
    • Published multiple research papers on corneal diseases and surgeries
    • Experienced in both cataract and refractive surgeries
    • Performs eyelid and lacrimal system surgeries
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Ali Riza Cenk Celebi

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Prof. Celebi specializes in corneal transplants with a Harvard fellowship in glaucoma and serves on the executive board of Turkey's Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit.

    • 15+ years of experience in ophthalmology
    • Expert in limbal stem cell transplantation
    • Board-certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology
    • Published 58 international articles on eye treatments
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34 years of experienceCorneal transplant proceduresPerformed 20,000+ eye surgeries — specializes in complex ophthalmology cases. Professor at Harran University with 33 years of expertise.
Turkey
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15 years of experienceCorneal transplant surgerySpecializes in corneal transplants with advanced training in refractive surgery. Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and attends ESCRS for latest techniques.
Turkey
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17 years of experienceCorneal diseases and keratoplastySpecializes in corneal transplants with extensive research on tear film disorders. Published in Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy.
Turkey
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41 years of experienceComplex corneal transplantsInventor of Arslan closed and covered cornea techniques. Former TOD president with 57 international publications. Founder of Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank.
Turkey
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34 years of experienceComplex corneal transplantsTrained at elite Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute for phaco surgery – a top-tier USA eye center. Active member of national ophthalmology associations.
Turkey
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16 years of experienceKeratoplasty proceduresSpecializes in both penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty techniques. Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and active in Turkish Ophthalmology Society.
Turkey
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11 years of experienceComplex corneal conditionsAdvanced training in vitreo-retinal surgery enhances precision in corneal transplants. Fellowship at Gazi University adds depth to expertise.
Turkey
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22 years of experienceComplex corneal conditionsSpecializes in corneal transplants with training at Wills Eye Institute. Published researcher and active member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association.
Turkey
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17 years of experienceCorneal diseases and keratoplastyExpert in corneal transplants with specialized training in ophthalmology. Published multiple studies on corneal diseases and surgical techniques.
Turkey
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21 years of experienceComplex corneal conditionsHarvard-trained in glaucoma with a focus on advanced corneal treatments. Executive board member of Turkey's Cornea Unit and published extensively on ocular surface diseases.
Turkey
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