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Best ReLEx SMILE eye surgery ophthalmologists in Istanbul: TOP 27 doctors

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Semih Urvasizoglu
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Semih Urvasizoglu

Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
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.Read more
4.7
36 reviews
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Hamdi Er
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade

Hamdi Er

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
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.Read more
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Remzi Karadag
Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Remzi Karadag

Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience

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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Baha Toygar
Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Baha Toygar

Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
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.Read more
4.3
22 reviews
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Anil Kubaloglu
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Anil Kubaloglu

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
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.Read more
4.3
22 reviews
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Fevzi Akkan
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Fevzi Akkan

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
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.Read more
4.3
22 reviews
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked ReLEx SMILE eye surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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Sutan Kaya
Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Sutan Kaya

Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience

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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Ertan Sunay
Ophtalmologist
37 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Ertan Sunay

Ophtalmologist
37 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
European Society of Retina Specialists

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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Fırat Helvacıoğlu
Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Fırat Helvacıoğlu

Ophtalmologist
21 years of experience

accreditations:

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
International Society of Refractive Surgery

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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Peykan Türkçüoğlu
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Peykan Türkçüoğlu

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience

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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Ihsan Yilmaz
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ihsan Yilmaz

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience

accreditations:

European Board of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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.Read more
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Özer Kavalcıoğlu
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Özer Kavalcıoğlu

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

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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Alper Agca
Ophtalmologist
8 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy

Alper Agca

Ophtalmologist
8 years of experience
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.Read more
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Haluk Talu
Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy

Haluk Talu

Ophtalmologist
23 years of experience
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.Read more
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Dr Veysi
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
CE International Hospital

Dr Veysi

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

Op. Dr. Veysi

Ophthalmologist

Education

Specialty Training
2011 - 2015
Izmir Atatürk Training And Research Hospital

Undergraduate Education
2003 - 2010
Ankara University Medicine Faculty

Experience

2022 -
ClinicExpert - Ophthalmologist

2021 - 2022
Aile Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2021 - 2022
Ataköy Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2020 - 2022
Maltepe University Medicine Faculty - Ophthalmologist

2018 - 2020
Memorial Şişli Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2017 - 2018
Aydın University Medical Park Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2017 - 2018
Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2016
Artvin Hopa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2010 - 2015
Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital - Research

Skills

• I-Lasik Operation
• Lasik Operation
• Laser Surgery
• PRK Surgery
• Cataract Operation
• Strabismus Surgery
• Glaucoma Surgery
• Oculoplast (Upper Lower Lid Aesthetic, Eyebrow Lift, Ptosis Operation)
• Ektropion Entropion Operation
• Dsr, Botox, Filling, Medical Aesthetic

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Nihat Karakaya
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Nihat Karakaya

Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
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.Read more
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Mehmet Murat Oncel
Ophtalmologist
37 years of experience

Mehmet Murat Oncel

Ophtalmologist
37 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul
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Aylin Koc Akbay
Ophtalmologist
13 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Aylin Koc Akbay

Ophtalmologist
13 years of experience
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.Read more
4.3
22 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
ReLEx SMILE eye surgery $2489.97
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Serkan Pisk
Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience
4.1
60 reviews

Serkan Pisk

Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Kucukcekmece Hospital
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Alperen Koc
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Alperen Koc

Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
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.Read more

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