Ophthalmology Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şerife Bayraktar is an ophthalmologist in the Glaucoma Unit at Istanbul University–Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2012–2025). She has been an Associate Professor since 2020. She has 18 years of practice and experience in over 15,000 surgical cases.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (Glaucoma Unit; Istanbul Branch Board of Directors), the European Glaucoma Society, the Turkish Medical Association, and KAHEV. Her certificates include the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgical Implant Course—Certificate of Excellence (2006), Advanced Clinical Research Training (2012), and Diagnostic Methods in Glaucoma (2013). Her publications include Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery (2022), Glaucoma Analysis (2022), the Turkish edition of Shields Textbook of Glaucoma (2014), Telemedicine and Clinical AI (2021), Organ Transplants and Nursing Care (2021), and the Internal–Surgical–Forensic Emergencies Handbook (2024).

Dr. Urvasizoglu specializes in cutting-edge ophthalmology treatments, with research published in international journals like Cornea and Clinical Ophthalmology.

• Trained at University of Health Sciences Istanbul – a leading eye research hospital
• Expert in phototherapeutic keratectomy and glaucoma surgery techniques
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Presents regularly at national and international ophthalmology conferences

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

Specializes in Smart Lens and cataract surgeries – Op. Dr. Ordulu brings precision and expertise to eye care at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 27 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in eyelid surgeries and eye contour aesthetics
• Specializes in pediatric strabismus and child eye health
• Trained at Uludag University and Harran University

Dr. Kiziltoprak specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery, with over 30 publications on pediatric eye conditions.

• Expert in advanced cataract treatments including multifocal intraocular lens surgery
• Specializes in keratoconus treatments like crosslinking and corneal rings
• Published extensively on retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery techniques
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

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

Dr. Emiroglu brings extensive surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with a focus on comprehensive patient care.

• Specialized in general surgery with over 29 years of experience
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations
• Trained in advanced techniques including oncoplastic breast surgery
• Participated in international professional trainings in Germany

5,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Vural specializes in advanced cataract and retinal procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich
• Board-certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Published author on retinal prostheses and corneal treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

30,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Yilmaz brings three decades of specialized ophthalmology expertise at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specializes in advanced cataract and refractive surgery techniques
• Certified in INTACS corneal implants and IntraLase procedures
• Member of prestigious societies including AAO and ESCRS
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

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

Specializes in cataract and general ophthalmology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology cases.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Published research on innovative trabeculectomy techniques
• Experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.