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Best Retinal detachment surgery ophthalmologists in Istanbul: TOP 26 doctors

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Abdulvahit Demir
Eye surgery specialist
17 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Abdulvahit Demir

Eye surgery specialist
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital
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Ali Demircan
Ophtalmologist
16 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Ali Demircan

Ophtalmologist
16 years of experience

Eductaion: 

2013

ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES

2008

ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Tuğrul Akın
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Tuğrul Akın

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience

Dr. X graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey and Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey. He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association.

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Akin Akyurt
Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Akin Akyurt

Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience

accreditations:

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

The doctor is a graduate of Istanbul University School of Medicine and has completed fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS, and have certifications 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. They have completed a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis and have attended several conferences and meetings, including the 42nd annual meeting of the European Pediatric Ophtalmological Society, World Ophtalmology Congress and Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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Ebru Gorgun
Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler

Ebru Gorgun

Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience

Birthplace and Date

Ankara, 1975

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

Case Experience

13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

Associations Membership

Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

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Faruk Eroglu
Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience
4.5
144 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Faruk Eroglu

Ophtalmologist
31 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Medical Association
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
The European Society of Cataract Refractive Surgery

Op. Dr. Faruk EROĞLU graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty education there. He has extensive experience in Retinal Diseases, Cataract Surgery, Retractive Surgery, Excimer Laser Therapy, Diabetes and Yellow Spot Treatment and Intraocular Lens Applications. He has successfully performed over 10,000 Argon Lasers, over 5,000 Excimer Lasers and over 1,000 Cataract Surgery surgeries. He is a member of various professional organizations and has been serving his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Eye Health and Diseases Department since 2005.

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Abdullah Ozkaya
Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
4.6
303 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Abdullah Ozkaya

Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya is an expert ophthalmologist with over 23 years of experience in the field. He specializes in various procedures such as retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, laser eye surgery, LASIK surgery, and Macular Degeneration Surgery. He has published over 83 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 46 articles in national peer-reviewed journals. His work has been cited over 500 times. He is also an active member of The Turkish Ophthalmology Society (TOD) and European Vitreoretinal Society.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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Ihsanyilmaz
Ophtalmologist
34 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Ihsanyilmaz

Ophtalmologist
34 years of experience

Medical Fields of Interest: 

Retina Diseases 

Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Vascular Obstructions 

Yellow Spot Disease (Macular Degeneration), SSRP 

Intraocular (intravitreal) Injection 

Vitreoretinal Surgery 

Retinal Detachment 

Macular Surgeries (Epiretinal Membrane, Macular Hole, VMT) 

Intraocular Hemorrhages 

Cataracts 

Smart lens, toric lens 

Excimer Laser Treatments 

Lasik 

No-touch, PRK

Education: 

Uludag University, Bursa 

Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Experience: 

Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul 

Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul

Memberships: 

Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA) 

TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board Membership 

TOA Medical Retina Unit Membership 

Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS) 

European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 

Istanbul Medical Chamber (IMC)

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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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Ihsan Yilmaz
Ophtalmologist
27 years of experience
4.5
221 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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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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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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Ugur Yayla
Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Ugur Yayla

Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience

EDUCATION:

2015

Uludag University, Ophthalmology

2008

Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

2001

Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

EXPERIENCE:

2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

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Ugur Tunc
Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ugur Tunc

Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience

Education and Training:

  • 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
  • 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

  • 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Prof Yusuf Yildirim

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

Areas of Expertise and Interest:

  • Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

Education:

  • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional and Observational Experience:

  • Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
  • Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
  • Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
  • Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
  • Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

International Diplomas:

  • European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
  • International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

Certificates:

  • Basic Good Clinical Practices
  • Advanced Good Clinical Practices

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

  • Turkish Ophthalmology Society
    • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
    • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
    • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
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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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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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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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Esra Vural
Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience
3.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy

Esra Vural

Ophtalmologist
9 years of experience

CV

Place and Date of Birth

Kırşehir, 1984

Foreign Languages

English

Education and Experience

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 2008

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2015 (Specialization)

Mardin State Hospital 2015-2018

Kayseri City Hospital 2018-2022

SBÜ Gülhane Training and Research Hospital 2019-2020

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital 2022-2024

Ludwig Maximilian University (Germany – Munich) 2022-2023

Case Experience

Active ophthalmologist for 9 years, over 5,000 case experience

Associations of which he is a member

Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Turkish Medical Association

Certificates

European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2018)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Basic Science(2018)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Optic and Refraction(2018)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Clinical Science (2019)

International Council of Ophthalmology, Advanced Clinical Exam (FICO)(2020)

Books

1. Esra Vural, A Hakan Durukan. Retinal Prostheses. Innovative Health. Academician Publishing House

2. Esra Vural. Riboflavin in Corneal Crosslinking. Corneal Crosslinking Treatment. Anadolu Bookstore

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