Best ReLEx SMILE eye surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 45 doctors

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Remzi Karadag
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • The doctor graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey and completed his internship at Numune scientific research hospital in Ankara. He also had a specialization in Cornea Department of Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. He is a member of several organizations such as Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS and Turkish Medical Association.

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Fırat Helvacıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

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Anil Kubaloglu
  • 4.3 Good 25 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Anil Kubaloglu is a seasoned ophthalmologist with over 23 years of experience, having performed over 30,000 eye surgeries. He specializes in general eye examinations, cataract, keratoconus, cornea, laser, and presbyopia treatments. Dr. Kubaloglu is also an active contributor in the field with over 100 scientific publications.
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Hamdi Er
  • Leading doctor for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is an Eye Diseases Specialist with an extensive research record in ophthalmology, including 63 international and numerous national publications. He has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures such as Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and Transplantation of retina. He is an active member of several professional societies including TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS.
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Muhammet Derda Ozer
  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer DERDA SAGLIK HIZMETLERI
  • Education :

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine September 2004 – July 2010

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Residency February 2011 - April 2011 

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Residency August 2011 - March 2016

    Thomas Jefferson University, Wills Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Department, Observership August 2012 - September 2012 

    Turkish Health Ministry, Hakkari State Hospital, Ophthalmology Clinic, Eye M.D July 2016 – March 2018

    Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Assistant Professor, March 2018 – October 2021

    Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, October 2021 – December 2021

    Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology Department, Associate Professor, January 2022 – present

    Educational Qualifications :

    1. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Basic Sciences assessment in ophthalmology examination  passed on April 2017

    2. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Optics & Refraction examination passed on April 2017

    3. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Clinical Sciences in Ophthalmology examination passed on April 2018

    4. Awarded for ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at the University of Kansas, Medical School, Dept. of Ophthalmology in Prairie Village, KS, USA under the supervision of Prof. Radwan Aijlan from April 6, 2020, to July 5, 2020.

    5. International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination in Ophthalmology examination passed on July 2020.

    6. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 passed on January 7 2021 with 221 pts.

    7. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 CK passed on August 25 2021 with 214 pts.

    Presentations & Posters :

    1. 47th National Ophthalmology Congress, The effectiveness of photodynamic therapy on circumscribed choroidal hemangioma, Oral presentation, Ozer MD, Tuncer S, November 2013, Antalya, Turkey. 

    2. 48th National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical features and treatment outcomes of primary ophthalmic rhabdomyosarcoma: Tertiary center experience, Ozer MD, Ulas MG, Tuncer S, Oral presentation, November 2014, Antalya, Turkey

    3. 2015 ISOO Meeting, Long-term Outcome of Combined (Perilesional Injection and Topical) Interferon Alpha-2b Therapy in the Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia, Tuncer S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, June 2015, Paris, France

    4. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress. Clinical presentation patterns of pediatric Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and long-term follow-up results, Kiragi D, Ozer MD, Lider-Gezer M, Oray M, Tugal-Tutkun I, Oral presentation, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

    5. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Central corneal thickness and optic disc dimensions in glaucoma patients, Bayraktar S, Ozer MD, Izgi B, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

    6. 49th National Ophthalmology Congress, Analysis of retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis to identify a potential risk factor for normal-tension glaucoma, Ceylan E, Ozer MD, Ekinci M, Yilmaz YC, Poster, November 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

    7. 50th National Ophthalmology Congress, Treatment of age-related macular degeneration with intravitreal Ranibizumab: Real-life experience, Cebeci Z, Yilmaz YC, Ozer D, Kir N, Oral presentation, November 2016, Antalya, Turkey

    8. 51st National Ophthalmology Congress, A rarely seen complication of cataract surgery: Endocapsular Hematoma, Ozer MD, Batur M, Artuç T, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2017, Antalya, Turkey

    9. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Nanophthalmos Wıth Macular Folds, Yavuzer B, Batur M, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    10. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Features and Treatment Methods of Orbital Cellulite Cases, Mesen S, Tekin S, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    11. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Case Series: Ocular Chemical Burns, Tekin S, Artuç T, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    12. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Sensory-Neural Hearing Loss affecting Low frequencies in Patients with Pseudoexfoliation, Ozer MD, Batur M, Duzenli U, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    13. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Silicone tube intubation by Ritleng stent in children over two years of age with nasolacrimal duct obstruction, Ocal H, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Batur M, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    14. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Cherry Red Spot Appearance in Macula and Alkaptonuria: A Case Report, Mesen S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    15. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, A Rare Complication in Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation: Implant Migration to the Anterior Chamber, Gulbay S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Tekin S, Poster, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    16. 52nd National Ophthalmology Congress, Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Eye Drop on Corneal Wound Healing in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2018, Antalya, Turkey

    17. 19th Euretina Congress, Effect of reduced production of aqueous humor on bacterial growth potential in rabbit eyes, Batur M, Ozer M, Tekin S, Oral presentation, September 2019, Paris, France

    18. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Evaluation of the clinical features of patients with hyphema due to blunt trauma, Seven E, Kebapci F, Tekin S, Batur M, Ozer MD, Oral presentation, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

    19. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Adherence to drop therapy and the relationship of compliance with progression in glaucoma patients, Tekin S, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

    20. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Bilateral sudden-transient vision loss after central venous catheter removal, Altas AS, Batur M, Sayir F, Seven E, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

    21. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Clinical Evaluation of Argon Laser Photocoagulation Therapy in Patients with Retinal Tears, Ocal H, Seven E, Batur M, Tekin S, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

     

    22. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Macular damage due to laser epilation: a case report, Batur M, Ocal H, Ozer MD, Seven E, Tekin S, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

     

    23. 53rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Phototoxic Maculopathy Due to Extreme Usage of Infrared Illuminator Assembled Night Vision Handheld Scope, Ozer MD, Batur M, Seven E, Tekin S, Savasan M, Poster, November 2019, Antalya, Turkey

     

    24. 54th National Ophthalmology Congress, Internal Ophthalmolplegia after Chickenpox Infection, Gedik AC, Ozer MD, Poster, November 2020, Virtual, Turkey.

     

    Work Experience :

    1. Phase II Study to Analyze Sarilumab in Non-Infectious Uveitis (SARILNIUSATURN-Sanofi), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

    2. Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-A&C-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

    3. A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study of the Efficacy of Gevokizumab in the Treatment of Patients With Behçet's Disease Uveitis (EYEGUARD-B-Servier), Sub-Investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun)

     

    4. A 12-month, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections due to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) driven macular edema (RFB002-Novartis), Injection sub-investigator (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

    5. A Phase III multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of Lampalizumab administered intravitreally to patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GX29176-Roche), Photographer (Principle investigator: Prof. Dr. Nur Kir)

     

    Selected as an active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, Young Ophthalmologist Council, 2020 - present

     

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Baha Toygar
  • 4.3 Good 25 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Baha Toygar is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years of service, and over 30,000 surgical cases. His expertise includes LASEK eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, and more. He is a member of several prestigious ophthalmological societies and has served as a moderator for an ESCRS Satellite Symposium.
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Ertan Sunay
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. X has a strong educational background, with a degree from Istanbul University School of Medicine, and post-graduate education from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Dr. X is also certified in multiple procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs Surgery, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application. He has attended multiple seminars and international congresses, such as the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists.

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Fevzi Akkan
  • 4.3 Good 25 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an eye diseases specialist with a notable background in medical education and practice. He excels in several treatment areas, including general eye examinations, cataract surgery, and the management of refractive errors and presbyopia. Dr. Akkan is known for his innovative work in managing and performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey, an achievement that earned him the TOD - Best Surgical Video Award in 2016.
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Sutan Kaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. X is a medical doctor with a degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Turkey and has experience from İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital, Turkey. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS and have certificates in LASIK Application, Presbyopia Correction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Scleral fixation techniques, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery and Corneal Topography Analyzing.

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Ihsan Yilmaz
  • 4.5 Good 224 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a distinguished ophthalmologist with over twenty years of experience, specializing in retinal diseases and vision correction surgery. His expertise includes retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Yilmaz has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology, with over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports published in professional journals.
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Semih Urz
  • Leading doctor for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu is a renowned ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience, having served in various hospitals and completed more than 35,000 surgical cases. He specializes in a wide range of eye diseases and procedures such as ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, LASEK eye surgery, and Vitrectomy among others. He has made significant contributions to ophthalmology through his research, teachings, and publications in respected medical journals. He was awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' in 2018 for the second consecutive year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
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Peykan Türkçüoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Doctor is a professor with higher and career education in Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Turkey. He has experience as an ophthalmologist in several hospitals and also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institue, Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department. Currently works at Veni Vidi Göz eye hospital.

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Özer Kavalcıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School, Turkey, and is a member of AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS. Has attended several international conferences including Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Congress of the European Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Congress, Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

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Nihat Karakaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He has professional memberships in organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya has attended numerous professional meetings, seminars, and congresses, and has performed a variety of surgical procedures including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with IOL replacement, and LASIK eye surgery among others.
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Alperen Koc
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Alperen Koc is an Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with 12 years of experience. He is an expert in various ophthalmic procedures like cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, strabismus surgery, laser iridotomy, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, laser eye surgery, vitrectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, IOLs implantation, transplantation of retina, trabeculotomy, etc.
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Alper Agca
  • 3 Good 2 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Prof. Dr. Alper Agca is an ophthalmologist specialized in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASIK eye surgery, Laser eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and has had over 15,000 case experiences. He also won the 2nd place in the Best Poster category at the XXXII. Congress of the ESCRS in 2014.
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Ilker Yalcin
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  • 23 years of experience
  • 20000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Care in Turkey Clinic
  • İlker Yalçın is an ophthalmologist with 20,000 surgical experiences. He has studied at Istanbul University and completed his profession at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital in 2002. He currently works at Or-Ahayim Private Balat Hospital, Avicenna Gültepe Hospital, and Liv Hospital in the field of eye cataract and refractive surgery.
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Haluk Talu
  • 3 Good 2 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr. Haluk Talu is a highly experienced Eye Diseases Specialist, with expertise in general eye examinations, cataract treatment, laser eye treatments, and presbyopia treatment. He has handled over 20,000 surgical cases over 19 years, including Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and ReLEx SMILE eye surgery among others. He has published over 50 scientific articles, and is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
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Aylin Koc Akbay
  • Leading doctor for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
  • 4.3 Good 25 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is a specialist in eye diseases. She is a member of several renowned societies such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She provides operations including cataract surgery with IOL replacement, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, and LASIK eye surgery.
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Kadir Colakoglu
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Kadir Colakoglu is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, corneal refractive surgery, refractive lens surgery, strabismus, oculoplastic surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma. He is proficient in performing operations including cataract surgery with IOL replacement, Botox injections, LASIK eye surgery, vitrectomy, and more. He is a member of several professional unions and has been awarded numerous certificates for his knowledge and skills in the field of ophthalmology.
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