Best Ophthalmology Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Alim Huseynov is an Ophthalmology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, providing expert eye care in Istanbul.

• Over 7 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Practices at top hospitals including Liv Hospital Ulus
• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University and Selcuk University

175+ scientific publications on corneal treatments – Prof. Dogan leads the Ophthalmology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in cornea transplantation and complex corneal diseases
• Professor at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Performed 1,100+ eye treatments and surgeries
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Author of 3 book chapters on ophthalmology

Dr. Dilek Erkan combines extensive clinical practice with academic leadership in Ophthalmology at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• 44 years of experience in both clinical and academic settings
• Specializes in comprehensive eye care and treatments
• Member of prestigious medical institutions throughout career

Place and Date of Birth 
Ankara, 1980 

Foreign Languages 
English 

Education and Experience 
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine 
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization) 
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician) 
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor) 
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course 
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor) 

Number of Scientific Publications 
Over 50 scientific publications 
 

Clinical Experience 
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases 

Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement (Single and both eyes)
• LASIK and IntraLase laser eye surgery
• ReLEx SMILE and Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
• Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) for keratoconus
• Strabismus treatment and surgical correction
• Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
  Oculoplasty (eyelid surgery)
  
  Professional Memberships 
  Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
  American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 
  
  Certifications 
  International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Optics, Refraction & Instruments (2019)
   International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Basic Sciences (2019) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Examination (2020) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) (2021) 
  European Board of Ophthalmology – Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2021) 
  Awards 3rd Place for Best Research, 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), 2009 
   

Books/Book Chapters 
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: "Vision Problems" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: "Strabismus Examination" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)

1,100+ eye treatments performed – Dr. Bardak is an award-winning ophthalmologist specializing in advanced cataract techniques at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 29 years of experience in ophthalmic surgery
• Fellowship-trained at University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Recipient of the prestigious Troutman Award for hyperopia research
• Specializes in precision cataract and lens implant techniques
• Published research on oxidative stress in eye lenses

Dr. Zehra Karaağaç specializes in oculoplastic surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler, with extensive training at Prof. Dr. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital.

• Focused on oculoplastic and reconstructive eye surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at one of Turkey's leading eye research hospitals

30,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Baha Toygar is a leading specialist in precision cataract and laser treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• International instructor for advanced intraocular lens techniques
• Moderator at ESCRS symposium on premium IOLs
• Co-founder of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society
• Member of American and European cataract surgery societies

900+ performed treatments – Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in corneal diseases and keratoplasty at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 17 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery
• Published 12 research papers on eye conditions and treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

9,000+ surgical cases in ophthalmology – Dr. Yilmaz specializes in strabismus at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Specialized in Eye Diseases at Istanbul University
• Authored 3 publications on ophthalmology
• Presented research on third cranial nerve palsy at international congresses
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

1,100+ eye treatments performed – Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay specializes in cataract surgery and refractive procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 15 years specializing in ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Skilled in advanced techniques like LASIK and multifocal lens implants
• Trained at Marmara University's renowned ophthalmology department

Over 15,000 ophthalmic surgeries performed in 20 years – Dr. Oray specializes in complex eye conditions at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Fellowship-trained at Yale University and Massachusetts Eye Research
• Expertise in uveitis and Behçet's disease management
• Published over 150 scientific papers on ophthalmology
• Member of multiple international ophthalmology societies

25 years of experience in oculoplastic surgery with over 5,000 surgical cases. Dr. Karabulut specializes in eyelid and tear duct procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Award-winning research in gold weight implantation surgery
• Published 54 scientific papers on ophthalmic procedures

Specializes in ocular oncology, using radioactive plate treatment for intraocular tumors – success depends on the doctor's skill.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with over 24 years of experience
• Executive board member of Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Oncology Unit
• Editorial board member of Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and International Society of Ocular Oncology

20,000+ surgical cases performed – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi brings extensive expertise in ophthalmology to Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• 21 years of active practice specializing in cataract and refractive surgery
• Award-winning research presented at ASCRS in 2019
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Duygu Tez specializes in strabismus treatment and oculoplastic surgery with 36 years of experience, trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital.

• Expert in Botox applications for eye conditions
• Specializes in pediatric and adult strabismus cases
• Published research on astigmatism and keratoconus
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association