Best Ophthalmology Doctors in Turkey

20,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Gunay specializes in cataract and refractive procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of prestigious international ophthalmology associations
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Specializes in advanced refractive surgery techniques

1,000+ cataract surgeries performed – Dr. Selim Avci specializes in eye procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• 76 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in strabismus surgeries – 500+ procedures
• Performs 500+ DCR surgeries for tear duct issues
• Trained at Erciyes University and 19 Mayıs University
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association

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 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

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 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 at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara. He has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures during his career. He specializes in cataract surgery and refractive laser treatments. Dr. Volkan treats patients at a facility serving 27,000 people annually.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Graduated from Ege University School of Medicine.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, ESCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She co-authored Ophthalmology: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2018). She presented at the XII Republican Congress of Belarus (2018) on dacryocystorhinostomy surgery and nonsurgical blepharoplasty.

She holds certificates from several TOD Skill Transfer Courses, including ptosis, vitreoretinal simulation, eyelid malpositions, the lacrimal system, and aesthetic eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and fillers. She completed BILEP courses in ocular oncology, oculoplastics, cataract, and refractive surgery. She took AAO 2018 cadaver courses in facelifting, blepharoplasty, and oculoplastic surgery. She attended a pre-meeting course of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained in corneal topography, orbital imaging, and hands-on cataract surgery. She is certified in CPR.