Best ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 249 doctors

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Ayse Sevgi Karadag

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$6,020 - $6,020
Prosthetic eye
$2,430 - $2,710
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Nihat Karakaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He is skilled in advanced procedures, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement, and LASIK eye surgery.

    He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya regularly attends international congresses and seminars to stay current in his field. He has performed thousands of surgeries with high patient satisfaction and strong clinical results.

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Trabeculotomy
$3,814 - $3,814
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,347 - $5,281
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Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Yozgat, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1986-1992: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara
    • 1992- 1996: Ophthalmology Specialization Education / S.B. Ankara Hospital / Ankara

    Case Experience

    • She has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 30 years and has experience of over 30.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • AKÖZ: S.B. Ankara Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic Association / Ankara
    • T.O.D: Turkish Ophthalmology Association / Ankara
    • A.A.O: American Academy of Ophthalmology- International member /P.A., U.S.A.
    • E.S.C.R.S: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • I.S.R.S: International Society of Refractive Surgery

    Certificates

    • INTACS Corneal Implants Certified surgeon
    • Intra Lase Usage Certificate
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Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$6,020 - $6,020
Prosthetic eye
$2,430 - $2,710
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Ali Demircan

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$1,200 - $1,600
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,200 - $1,600
Vitrectomy
$5,000 - $5,500
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Sezgin Yildizbas

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$6,020 - $6,020
Prosthetic eye
$2,430 - $2,710
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Alim Huseynov

  • 4.7 Excellent 337 reviews
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Medical Experience

     

    - *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2022 - Present*: Private Clinic  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2019 - 2022*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

     

    Medical Education

     

    - *2014 - 2018*: Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Konya / Turkey

    - *2004 - 2010*: Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Baku / Azerbaijan

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Vitrectomy
$2,500 - $5,000
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$3,450 - $3,450
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Damla Culha

  • 4.7 Excellent 337 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Medical Experience

     

    - *2024 - Present*: Memorial Şişli Hospital  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2022 - 2024*: Liv Hospital Ulus  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2021 - 2022*: Private Clinic  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2019 - 2021*: Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2017 - 2019*: Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Istanbul

    - *2015 - 2017*: Tirebolu State Hospital  

     Ophthalmology Specialist / Giresun

     

     Medical Education

     

    - *2011 - 2015*: Cumhuriyet University Hospital  

     / Sivas / Turkey

    - *2000 - 2007*: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine  

     / Ankara / Turkey

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Vitrectomy
$2,500 - $5,000
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$3,450 - $3,450
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Omer Kamil Dogan

  • 4.5 Good 185 reviews
  • 54 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Ömer Kamil Doğan, M.D. graduated from the School of Medicine of Ankara University and completed his medical specialty education in the Ophthalmology Department. He has authored many papers and performed numerous surgeries, particularly in the fields of Cornea Transplantation and Corneal Diseases. He has also trained and worked at European Eye Hospital, Konya Selcuk University Selcuklu Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Konya Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He has 175 Scientific Publications and 3 Book Chapters.
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Vitrectomy
$4,000 - $6,000
Strabismus treatment
$3,000 - $3,000
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Dilek Erkan

  • 4.7 Excellent 337 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • 2014 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2011 - 2013, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    WORLD EYE HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist

    2002 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Head of Department of Ophthalmology

    1992 - 2011, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Faculty Member of the Department of Ophthalmology

    1989 - 1991, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

    SAMSUN STATE HOSPITAL

    Ophthalmologist (Compulsory Service)

    1983 - 1984, Ankara/Ankara/Türkiye

    ÇANKAYA GOVERNMENT MEDICAL OFFICE

    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

    1982 - 1983, Zonguldak/Zonguldak/Türkiye

    CAYCUMA CENTRAL HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner (Compulsory Service)

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Vitrectomy
$2,500 - $5,000
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$3,450 - $3,450
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Hamdi Er

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is a respected Eye Diseases Specialist with a strong background in ophthalmology. He has published 63 international papers and many national articles. His work shows a clear commitment to research and progress in eye care.

    Dr. Er has completed over 12,000 surgeries. He specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and retina transplantation. He is a member of organizations such as TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS. These memberships highlight his dedication to professional growth and education in his field.

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Vitrectomy
$10,393 - $10,393
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Aylin Koc Akbay

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an experienced ophthalmologist. She focuses on treating complex eye diseases and performing eye surgeries. She is skilled in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, as well as ReLEx SMILE, LASEK, and LASIK procedures. Her work has helped many patients achieve better vision.

    Dr. Akbay is a member of respected organizations such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She is known for her expertise and dedication to patient care. Her patients report high satisfaction, and she continues to contribute to advances in ophthalmology.

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Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Yavuz Kamil Bardak

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak is an experienced ophthalmologist. He has performed over 35,000 surgeries. His main areas are cataract surgery with IOL replacement, glaucoma management, and retinal treatments. He is also skilled in general eye exams and advanced retinal procedures.

    Dr. Bardak has published many research papers in national and international journals. He has received several awards, including the Troutman Award and best paper and poster recognitions. He completed his medical degree at Hacettepe University. He received further ophthalmology training at Ankara University and the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

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Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Osman Bulut Ocak

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Ümit Aykan

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Ümit Aykan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, and related eye conditions. He uses advanced methods, such as Multidiode laser therapy for glaucoma and multifocal lens implants for cataract surgery. These techniques help improve patient results and reduce risks.

    Dr. Aykan has over 30 years of clinical experience. He is a professor and holds several accreditations, including Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He is an active member of top ophthalmology societies. He has also trained internationally, including at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.

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Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Cafer Tanriverdi

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzincan, 1981

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
    • 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
    • 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
    • 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
    • 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

    Case Experience

    • He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association

    Awards

    • Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019
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Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Pervin Uygur

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Zehra Karaağaç

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Zehra Karaağaç is a specialist in oculoplastic surgery. She has experience in both surgical treatments and minimally invasive procedures, including botox injections. She earned her medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. She then completed her ophthalmology training at Prof. Dr. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital, where she also received advanced training.

    Dr. Karaağaç is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD). She is committed to high professional standards and ongoing learning. She is known for her strong success rate in oculoplastic procedures and her focus on patient safety and satisfaction.

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Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Gamze Ozturk Karabulut

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Isparta, 1975

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • • 1993-1999 Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine (Medical Doctor Education)
    • • 2001-2005 Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital (Eye
    • • Diseases Specialty Education)
    • • 2005-2009 Prof. Dr. Necmi Ayanoğlu Silivri State Hospital (Eye Diseases Specialist)
    • • 2009-2010 Bozüyük State Hospital (Eye Diseases Specialist)
    • • 2010-2020 Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital (Eye Diseases Specialist, Chief Assistant)
    • • 2020-2021 Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital (Associated Doctor, Lecturer)

    Membership

    • • Turkish Medical Association
    • • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • • Turkic Republics Ophthalmology Association
    • • Membership of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • • Membership of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • • Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Oculoplastic Surgery Unit Membership

    Case Experience

    • 13 years of experience in the field of oculoplastic surgery and over 5.000 surgical cases.

    Awards

    • 1) Best oral poster presentation: Is it better to evaluate gold weight implantation surgery results in 2D? (Gamze Öztürk Karabulut, Kubra Serefoglu Cabuk, Korhan Fazil, Zehra Karaagac Gunaydin, Muhittin Taskapili. European Society of Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting, 12-14 October 2019, Hamburg, Germany
    • 2) Consilium Europaeum Ophthalmologiae Diploma in Ophthalmologia, European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 5-6 May 2017

    SEMINARS

    • 1) TOD 40th Spring Symposium, Epiphora and Its Treatment, Istanbul, 26.05.2017-28.05.2017 (National)
    • 2) Beyoglu Eye Days, Entropion and Ectropion, Istanbul, 24.02.2018-25.02.2018 (National)
    • 3) Late reconstruction in valve traumas. 4th Beyoğlu Eye Days, 22-23 February 2020 (National)
    • 4) Facial Paralysis. Turkish Ophthalmology Association Monthly Ordinary Meeting, 17 December 2020 (National)
    • 5) Proptosis with cases. Thyroid Ophthalmopathy, Turkish Ophthalmology Association webinar, 19 May 2021 (National)
    • 6) Punctal plugs and lacrimal system intubation implants, Tod 43rd Winter Symposium, 21-23 January 2022, Antalya, Turkey (National)
    • 7) Upper eyelid blepharoplasty, TOD 42nd April Course, 7-9 April 2023, Ankara, Turkey (National)
    • 8) Lower lid blepharoplasty, TOD Konya -Antalya Branch Scientific Meeting, 10 June 2023, Isparta, Turkey (National)

    Number of Scientific Publications

    • 26 international publications
    • 28 national publications


     

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Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
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Alperen Koc

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 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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Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$3,750 - $3,500
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Merih Oray

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Adana, 1981

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • • 1999-2005 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul
    • • 2005-2010 Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Specialization)
    • • 2010-2012 Muş State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
    • • 2011 Yale University New Haven Hospital, Ophthalmology, Connecticut / USA
    • • 2012-2017 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Specialist Dr.)
    • • 2015 Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, United States (Fellow / Research assistant)
    • • 2017 Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Istanbul (Associate Professor Dr.)

    Number of Scientific Publications

    • Over 150 scientific presentations, publications and articles

    Case Experience

    • Experience of over 15.000 surgery cases in 16 years

    Membership

    • • Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
    • • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Uvea-Behçet Unit
    • • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
    • • American Uveitis Society (AUS)
    • • International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS)
    • • International Society for Behçet's Disease (ISBD)
    • • The Foster Ocular Immunology Society (FOIS)
    • • Tarsus American College Alumni Association
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Glaucoma surgery
$2,740 - $6,020
Laser eye surgery
$1,000 - $1,390
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,286 - $7,041
Info

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