Ophthalmology Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

20,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Talu is a leading cataract and refractive surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with 25 years of experience of specialized practice.

• Performs 1,100+ cataract procedures annually with precision techniques
• Specializes in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and advanced refractive surgeries
• Fellowship-trained at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital in France
• Published 50+ scientific papers on ophthalmology advancements
• Active member of ASCRS and Turkish ophthalmology societies

900+ strabismus treatments performed – Dr. Sönmezer specializes in ophthalmology with over 32 years of experience of experience.

• Fellowship-trained in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Specializes in both pediatric and adult strabismus cases

Harvard-trained glaucoma specialist and associate professor at Acıbadem University, with multiple academic awards and 58 international publications.

• Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary for advanced glaucoma care
• Expert in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and scarless endoscopic procedures
• Active member of the European Glaucoma Society and World Glaucoma Association
• Specializes in corneal diseases, pediatric myopia control, and complex orbital surgeries
• Recipient of 10+ academic achievement awards from Acıbadem University

Prof Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and specializes in advanced corneal and refractive procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FICO certification
• Expert in keratoplasty techniques including PK, DALK, and DMEK
• Professor and clinical educator at Istanbul Medipol University
• Published 84 peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmology

Specializes in cataract and refractive surgery with ESCRS training – Dr. Saygin brings precision techniques to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 15 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in diabetic macular edema and laser treatments
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed specialized courses in advanced cataract techniques

55,000+ eye surgeries performed over 26 years of experience – Dr. Akcay is one of Turkey's most experienced ophthalmologists at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published 201 scientific papers on eye treatments
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society
• Fluent in English for international patients

Specializes in intraLase and femtosecond laser eye surgery – Dr. Begendi combines precision with research-backed techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in laser iridotomy for vitreous body destruction
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Bulut specializes in cataract surgery at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Ataköy.

• Associate Professor of Eye Diseases at Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained in surgical techniques at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• 16 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology

10,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Gokce specializes in advanced keratoconus and refractive eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Associate Professor with extensive training in corneal and refractive surgery
• Certified in multiple advanced laser techniques including SMILE and Femto-LASIK
• Expert in corneal transplantation and femtolaser treatments for keratoconus
• Completed specialized courses in oculoplasty and strabismus surgery

Trained at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute – a global leader in ophthalmology. Dr. Cekmeceli specializes in advanced cataract and refractive surgeries.

• 34 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Fellowship-trained in phaco surgery at Bascom-Palmer
• Specialized in refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Head of Ophthalmology at VM MedicalPark Pendik

Prof. Arslan pioneered two original cornea techniques – the Arslan closed and covered methods – and leads the Eye Clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Developed Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique
• Published 57 international research papers in ophthalmology
• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank

Fellowship-trained in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina at Gazi University – Dr. Yayla handles complex eye conditions at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• 11 years of experience of specialized ophthalmology experience
• Additional expertise in Retinopathy of Prematurity care
• Skilled in advanced laser and surgical eye procedures
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

Trained at Johns Hopkins' prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute – Dr. Tunc specializes in advanced ophthalmological techniques at Medipol Acibadem Hospital.

• Research fellowship focused on cutting-edge corneal and refractive surgery
• Specializes in complex vitreous and retinal procedures
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 10 years of experience of experience
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Performs both pediatric and adult strabismus corrections

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He has performed over 30,000 surgeries and authored 20 national and international publications.

He earned his medical degree at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2011). He trained at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He then worked at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital (2016–2022).

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