Page 4 - Best ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 266 doctors

Dr. Melike Gedar specializes in advanced ophthalmology techniques at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with a focus on refractive surgery and glaucoma management.

• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in multifocal and toric lens implantation
• Published research on dry eye treatments and anesthetic management
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in retinal conditions with advanced training at USC's Doheny Eye Institute – one of America's top eye centers.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 29 years of experience of experience
• Expert in vitreoretinal surgery and advanced retinal imaging
• Published 50+ research papers on macular diseases
• Professor at Biruni University's ophthalmology department

10,000+ surgical cases in Ophthalmology – Dr. Ahmet Karacor is a seasoned specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Graduated from Istanbul University's Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Over 45 years of experience of experience in eye surgeries
• Member of multiple university faculties including Akdeniz University
• Works at Antalya Education and Research Hospital

With 43 years of experience in ophthalmology, Prof. Apaydin brings deep expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Specialized in retinal diseases and advanced eye surgeries
• Published over 120 scientific papers internationally and nationally
• Active member of EURETINA and Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a leading medical institution in Turkey

Over 50 scientific publications – Dr. Tuzcu brings deep academic expertise to ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• 19 years of experience specializing in ophthalmology since 2004
• Associate professor with extensive academic background
• Specialized training in refractive surgery and phaco techniques
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

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

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

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

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Kilic specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Fellowship-trained in Germany for cornea and refractive surgery
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and refractive 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

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.

He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).

Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.

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).

Language: English.