Page 3 - Best Cataract doctors in Turkey: TOP 158 doctors

Dr. Duygu Tez brings specialized expertise in ophthalmology with years of focused training and practice.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in cataract surgery with over 29 years of experience of experience, including advanced training at Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in retinal conditions
• Research fellow at prestigious Doheny Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Society's Surgical Retinal Board
• Professor at Biruni University's Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

Dr. Tuzcu brings over 19 years of experience of specialized ophthalmology experience, with a strong focus on cataract procedures.

• Graduated in the top 3 of her medical class at Cumhuriyet University
• Published over 50 scientific papers in ophthalmology
• Trained in refractive surgery and phaco techniques
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.

He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.

Prof Yusuf Yildirim specializes in cataract surgery with expertise in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus at Acıbadem District Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in cataract and refractive surgery
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FICO certification
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences

Professor Peykan Türkçüoğlu brings expertise from Johns Hopkins Hospital's Wilmer Eye Institute to Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Over 27 years of experience experience in ophthalmology
• Trained at prestigious Hacettepe University
• Specializes in vitreoretinal procedures
• Former associate professor at Inonu University

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a published researcher in ophthalmology with 20+ SCI-E indexed articles focusing on cataract and corneal treatments.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Specializes in advanced cataract surgical techniques
• Published research on pseudoexfoliation syndrome and cataract outcomes
• Works at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Dr. Colakoglu brings 24 years of experience of expertise in cataract treatment, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Specializes in both adult and pediatric eye conditions
• Trained at Akdeniz University and GATA Haydarpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Also skilled in medical retina treatments

39 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology – Dr. Sunay specializes in advanced cataract techniques at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Member of AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS – top ophthalmology societies
• Trained in Belgium at ZNA Middelheim Hospital
• Certified in Advanced Surgical Techniques for Phacoemulsification
• Regular speaker at international ophthalmology congresses

92,000+ surgeries performed – Dr. Karakaya brings extensive experience in cataract procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• 29 years of experience of specialized ophthalmic surgery experience
• Skilled in advanced intraocular lens (IOL) replacement techniques
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Regular participant in international ophthalmic seminars

Dr. Yayla specializes in cataract surgery with a strong background in ophthalmology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Uludag University in ophthalmology
• Completed Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship at Gazi University
• Fellowship in Retinopathy of Prematurity at SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH
• Over 11 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology

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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Dr. Tuğrul Akın brings specialized training from Ankara University and Gülhane Military Medical Academy to his practice at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at prestigious institutions in Turkey

Specialized phaco surgery expert trained at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute – a leader in cataract treatments. Now at VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital.

• 34 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Fellowship-trained in refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Performs advanced techniques for better visual outcomes

1,100+ cataract procedures performed – Dr. Yildiz brings over three decades of ophthalmology expertise to Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• 34 years of experience specializing in eye surgeries
• Focused exclusively on cataract treatments
• Ophthalmologist with extensive surgical training

20,000+ surgical cases over 28 years of experience – Dr. Unsal specializes in cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital İzmir.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive training at Ege University
• Published over 50 national and international papers
• Member of both Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Kilic brings extensive experience to cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

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