Best ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 274 doctors

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Abdullah Ozkaya

  • 4.6 Excellent 324 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
    • Specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and retinal treatments.
    • Experienced with conditions like AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.
    • International practice includes Turkey and several European countries.
    • Relevant statistics for ophthalmology treatment are not provided.
    • Doctor's ranking in ophthalmology is not provided.
    • Holds certifications in vitreoretinal surgery and ophthalmology.
    • Professional memberships in ophthalmological societies not detailed.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients with retinal conditions.
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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$3,450 - $3,450
Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$5,170 - $5,170
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Omer Faruk Oge

  • 4.7 Excellent 101 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an experienced ophthalmologist with 16 years in the field. He has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. His areas of expertise include strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataract, laser and intraocular lens procedures, retinal diseases, pediatric eye care, and general eye exams.

    Dr. Oge graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

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Laser eye surgery
$1,368 - $1,641
IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery
$1,368 - $1,641
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Derda Ozer

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Medical interests:

    • 1. Ocular Oncology

    • 2. Surgical Retina

    • 3. Uveitis

    • 4. Medical Retina

    • 5. Cataract

    Education:

    • 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

    • 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus

    • 1st Hakkari State Hospital

    • 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

    • 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

    Research & Publications:

    Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

    Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

    Memberships:

    • 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

    • 2nd Turkish Medical Association

    Awards:

    • 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

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Omer Kocabiyik

  • 4.4 Good 167 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Ömer Kocabıyık has completed his specialization in the Department of Ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in 2016. He performed many cataract operations at Merzifon State Hospital and at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic. He also performs blepharoplasty (eyelid) and excimer laser treatment of refractive errors (hypermetropia, astigmatism, myopia). He diagnoses, treats and monitors medical and glaucoma diseases. His papers were published at the 2012/2013/2015/2017 Ophthalmology National Congresses.

     

    FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

    Retina

    glaucoma

    Cornea

    Refractive Surgery

    Cataract

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LASIK eye surgery
$1,300 - $1,500
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,800 - $4,500
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Faruk Eroglu

  • 4.4 Good 167 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in Retinal Diseases, Cataract, Refractive Surgery, and Excimer Laser.
    • Trained in Istanbul, with experience in Europe and the USA.
    • Performed 10,000+ Argon Lasers, 5,000+ Excimer Lasers, 1,000+ Cataract Surgeries.
    • Member of Turkish and American Ophthalmology Associations.
    • Active in European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
    • Offers online consultations for eye disease and surgery patients.
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LASIK eye surgery
$1,300 - $1,500
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,800 - $4,500
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Ahmet Satici

  • 4 Good 5 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Bilge Hospital
    • Specializes in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Strabismus surgeries.
    • Trained in Dicle University, Turkey, with international publication presence.
    • Performed over 20,000 surgical cases with a focus on ocular procedures.
    • No specific ranking information provided.
    • Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici holds a professorship in Ophthalmology.
    • Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association, enhancing clinical expertise.
    • Offers in-person consultations at Private Bagcilar Şafak Hospital.
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Strabismus surgery
$3,000 - $3,000
Retinal detachment surgery
$5,000 - $5,000
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Anil Kubaloglu

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Anil Kubaloglu is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 23 years in the field. He has performed more than 30,000 eye surgeries. His areas of expertise include general eye exams, cataract surgery, keratoconus, cornea treatments, laser procedures, and presbyopia care. He has made important contributions to these specialties.

    Dr. Kubaloglu has published over 100 scientific articles. This shows his dedication to advancing ophthalmology. He is a member of respected organizations such as the ESCRS and AAO. His memberships highlight his expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care.

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LASEK eye surgery
$1,729 - $1,729
Laser eye surgery
$1,816 - $2,730
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Fevzi Akkan

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on cataract surgery, refractive error correction, and retinal treatments. He performed Turkey’s first bionic eye surgery. This achievement earned him the TOD Best Surgical Video Award in 2016.

    Dr. Akkan is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Vitreoretinal Society. He graduated from Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. He completed his ophthalmology training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital in 2002.

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LASEK eye surgery
$1,729 - $1,729
Laser eye surgery
$1,816 - $2,730
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Remzi Karadag

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Remzi Karadag is a qualified ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey. He completed his internship at Numune Scientific Research Hospital in Ankara. Dr. Karadag later specialized in corneal diseases at Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA.

    He is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS, and the Turkish Medical Association. Dr. Karadag is known for his skills in cataract and refractive surgery. He contributes to the field through both clinical work and research.

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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$3,280 - $5,250
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$1,121 - $1,504
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,284 - $5,140
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Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin

  • 4.6 Excellent 122 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2023 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2016 - 2023, Istanbul/Türkiye

    DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR KARTAL CITY HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist (Chief assistant)

    2015 - 2016, Istanbul/Türkiye

    DR.SADİ KONUK BAKIRKÖY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist (Chief assistant)

    2012 - 2015, Nigde/Türkiye

    NIGDE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2010 - 2012, Osmaniye/Türkiye

    KADIRLI STATE HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist (Compulsory Service)

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Vitrectomy
$5,500 - $5,500
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Baha Toygar

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Baha Toygar is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years in the field. He has performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. His expertise includes LASEK, ReLEx SMILE, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implants.

    Dr. Toygar is a certified international instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs. He has also served as a moderator at the ESCRS Satellite Symposium. He is a co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Toygar is a member of ESCRS, ASCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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LASEK eye surgery
$1,729 - $1,729
Laser eye surgery
$1,816 - $2,730
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Kamil Yalcin Polat

  • 4.6 Excellent 122 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  •  

    EDUCATION

     

    2022

    Associate Professor

     

    2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

     

    2013, Istanbul/Turkey

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

    Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

     

    2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

     

    1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

    İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

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Vitrectomy
$5,500 - $5,500
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Senay Yilmaz

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Senay Yilmaz is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist. She has performed over 9,000 surgeries, including advanced procedures like strabismus surgery. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).

    She has published three scientific articles and has presented her research at national and international congresses, including the European Strabismological Association. Her work highlights her expertise and dedication to ophthalmology.

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LASEK eye surgery
$1,729 - $1,729
Laser eye surgery
$1,816 - $2,730
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Ertan Sunay

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Ertan Sunay is a respected ophthalmologist with a medical degree from Istanbul University. He completed his post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Sunay specializes in cataract, refractive, and retinal surgeries. He holds certifications in advanced procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application.

    Dr. Sunay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, EURETINA, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. He has attended many international congresses and has contributed to the progress of ophthalmic surgery and patient care.

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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$3,280 - $5,250
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$1,121 - $1,504
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,284 - $5,140
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Fırat Helvacıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. Dr. Helvacıoğlu is certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology. He passed both the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams.

    He is a member of several medical organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO. Dr. Helvacıoğlu has attended more than 20 international congresses and symposiums. These include meetings of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to continuous professional development and high standards in his field.

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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$3,280 - $5,250
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$1,121 - $1,504
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,284 - $5,140
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Sutan Kaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Sutan Kaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine. He completed advanced training at İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital in Turkey. Dr. Kaya specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He has notable experience in LASIK, presbyopia correction, and advanced corneal procedures.

    Dr. Kaya is certified in several areas. These include LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is an active member of DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$3,280 - $5,250
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$1,121 - $1,504
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,284 - $5,140
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Peykan Türkçüoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. He has served in academic and clinical roles at top institutions. He worked as an assistant and associate professor at Fırat and İnönü Universities.

    He completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute. There, he specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal diseases. Dr. Türkçüoğlu has advanced retinal care and now practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital. He is known for his academic work, international training, and leadership in eye surgery and research.

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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$3,280 - $5,250
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$1,121 - $1,504
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,284 - $5,140
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Ihsan Yilmaz

  • 4.4 Good 231 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in retinal diseases, vision correction, and advanced eye surgery. He is skilled in retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK. Dr. Yilmaz has performed thousands of successful procedures.

    He has published over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports in top ophthalmology journals. He is accredited by the European Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yilmaz is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS. His research on Phakic Intraocular Lenses has reached more than 300 ophthalmologists.

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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,000 - $3,750
Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,250 - $1,350
Corneal transplant
$5,500 - $6,000
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Özer Kavalcıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

    Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.

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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$3,280 - $5,250
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$1,121 - $1,504
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,284 - $5,140
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Dr Veysi

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, CE International Hospital
  • 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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Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$2,801 - $3,101
LASIK eye surgery
$1,999 - $1,999
Laser eye surgery
$4,711 - $4,711
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