Page 4 - Best Keratoconus doctors in Turkey: TOP 78 doctors

10,000+ surgical cases, including advanced keratoconus treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Specialized in corneal and refractive surgery techniques
• Holds multiple femtolaser treatment certifications for keratoconus
• Expert in corneal transplantation and ring implantation
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Dursun is a seasoned ophthalmologist with 18 years of experience, specializing in Keratoconus at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Over 18 years of dedicated ophthalmology practice
• Specializes in advanced Keratoconus treatments
• Recognized as an Associate Professor in the field

With over 40 years in ophthalmology, Dr. Emel Basar specializes in complex eye conditions at Biruni University Hospital.

• Extensive training in the US and UK, including New York Eye and Ear Hospital
• Expert in advanced treatments like Botox applications for eye movement disorders
• Special focus on pediatric eye conditions, including lazy eye and strabismus
• Former faculty member at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine for nearly 30 years

Dr. Giray Ersoz specializes in retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery, with extensive training at Istanbul Retina Institute.

• Trained in vitreoretinal surgery — handling complex retinal conditions
• Published 50+ scientific studies in top international journals
• Winner of multiple awards from the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Active member of TOD's Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Units
• FEBO certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology

Prof. Dr. Vedat Kaya specializes in corneal and refractive surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, with 60+ international and national research papers.

• Expert in cornea and anterior segment surgery
• Authored a book on wavefront and topography-based laser treatments
• Reviewer for The Cornea journal
• Practices at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital and Liv Hospital

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed – Dr. Tanriverdi brings extensive expertise to keratoconus treatment at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• 15 years of active practice in ophthalmology
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Awarded for best oral presentation at ASCRS 2019
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Prof. Husnu Guzel has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries in his 37-year career, specializing in complex ophthalmological cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Published more than 100 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Specialized in eye surgery since 1980
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Ahmet Alperen Koc specializes in keratoconus treatment at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in ophthalmology.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of books on cataract and presbyopia treatments
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses

Specializes in corneal diseases and refractive surgery – Dr. Suleymanzade brings focused expertise to keratoconus treatment at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Gülhane Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology in Basic Science and Optics
• Completed specialized courses in cornea, refractive surgery, and contact lenses

Dr. Birgi Sönmezer brings over 20 years of specialized experience in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at top eye hospitals.

• Completed post-specialization training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Worked at World Eye Hospital branches across Turkey
• Currently practices at Antalya Medical Park Hospital

Dr. Akif Saygin specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on refractive surgery and diabetic eye conditions.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Attended ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons) courses
• Experience across multiple state and training hospitals in Turkey

Professor Betul Tugcu specializes in keratoconus at Liv Hospital Ulus, with over 20 years of experience in ophthalmology.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in eye diseases at Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Education and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Associate Professorship at Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital

Specializes in corneal diseases including keratoconus at Liv Hospital Ulus – combines laser operations with advanced surgical techniques.

• Expert in cataract surgery and glaucoma treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Reviewed for The Cornea journal
• Practices at Beyoglu Eye Hospital and Liv Hospital

Dr. Uyar specializes in retinal and vitreoretinal surgery, with decades of experience at top medical institutions.

• 30+ years in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Expert in diabetic retinopathy and macular diseases
• Trained at Hacettepe University - one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Performs advanced retinal imaging and laser treatments

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gokay Gunay brings extensive expertise in eye care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Part of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons 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.