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Best Cataract surgery (both eyes) doctors in Turkey: TOP 73 doctors

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38 people have requested a quote last month

Ahmet Satici

  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (both eyes)
  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • 20000+ treatments performed
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 20,000+ cataract surgeries performed – Prof. Dr. Satici specializes in ensuring precise and high-quality outcomes for his patients.

    • 34 years of experience of clinical expertise in ophthalmology
    • Associate professor in 2002 and full professor at Harran University
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
    • Graduated from Uludag University and specialized at Dicle University
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Package price from$2,400

19 people have requested a quote last month

Hakan Sivrikaya

  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (both eyes)
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • 20 years of experience of expertise in ophthalmology – Dr. Sivrikaya specializes in cataract surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

    • Trained at Russian Medical Academy's Eye Hospital
    • Fluent in English, German, and Russian
    • Member of prestigious societies like ESCRS and AAO
    • Performs surgeries using advanced techniques
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15 people have requested a quote last month

Derda Ozer

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in cataract surgery with a background in advanced ophthalmology, including research on retina and uveitis conditions.

    • Trained at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
    • Published over 35 research papers in top ophthalmology journals
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Recipient of the ICO-STAAR Surgical Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina
    • Experienced in both clinical and research aspects of eye care
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Package price from$3,750

70 people have requested a quote last month

Muhammet Derda Ozer

  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (both eyes)
  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • 25000+ treatments performed
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor in Ophthalmology with a focus on cataract surgery and advanced eye care techniques.

    • Trained at Wills Eye Institute in Ocular Oncology
    • Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
    • Presented research on complex eye conditions at national and international conferences
    • Currently serves at Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University
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Package price from$1,500

33 people have requested a quote last month

Hamdi Er

  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (both eyes)
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er brings decades of international expertise in cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

    • Specialized in ophthalmology with fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Doheny Eye Institute
    • Member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and European VitreoRetinal Society
    • Performs cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants
    • Trained at top institutions including University of Southern California and Baylor College of Medicine
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Yasar Dag

  • New
  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializing in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Yasar Dag brings over 17 years of experience of ophthalmology expertise from multiple prestigious hospitals.

    • Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
    • Published 12+ research papers on eye surgery and treatments
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
    • Expertise in advanced cataract surgery techniques
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Asker Bulut

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Bulut specializes in cataract surgery at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

    • Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Trained in eye diseases at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University
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Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 30,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Yilmaz brings three decades of specialized ophthalmic expertise at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

    • Board-certified ophthalmologist with 34 years of experience of experience
    • Specializes in advanced cataract and refractive surgery techniques
    • Fellow of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • Certified in INTACS corneal implants and IntraLase procedures
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Ali Demircan

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specialized in eye diseases at Istanbul Prof.Dr.N. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital.

    • Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
    • Focused on cataract surgery and eye disease treatment
    • Trained at a leading eye research hospital in Turkey
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Omer Kocabiyik

  • New
  • 10 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Kocabiyik specializes in cataract surgery and has performed numerous procedures at leading hospitals, including Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital.

    • Specialized in ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
    • Expert in refractive surgery and glaucoma treatment
    • Published papers at multiple Ophthalmology National Congresses
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Package price from$2,800

Faruk Eroglu

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Over 1,000 cataract surgeries performed – Dr. Faruk Eroglu specializes in eye surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Also performed over 10,000 Argon Laser and 5,000 Excimer Laser procedures
    • Member of The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
    • Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
    • Special focus on retinal diseases and refractive surgery
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Package price from$2,800

Baha Toygar

  • New
  • 30 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Performed 30,000+ eye surgeries – Dr. Baha Toygar specializes in cataract treatment at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

    • 30 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
    • International instructor for advanced intraocular lens techniques
    • Moderated ESCRS symposium on premium IOLs
    • Member of American and European cataract surgeon societies
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Package price from$1,640.25

Levent Ersan

  • New
  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 20,000+ surgeries performed – Dr. Ersan is a highly experienced cataract surgeon at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

    • Specialized in ophthalmology at Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital
    • Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – leading cataract surgery societies
    • Pioneered seminars on Eye and Complementary Medicine in Turkey
    • Published research on glaucoma diagnosis techniques
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Package price from$1,640.25

Ebru Gorgun

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 22 years of experience of active ophthalmology practice – Dr. Gorgun specializes in cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

    • Trained at Ankara University and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
    • Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
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Package price from$1,640.25

Cafer Tanriverdi

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 20,000+ surgical cases performed – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi specializes in cataract surgery at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

    • 21 years of experience of active ophthalmology practice
    • Award-winning research presented at ASCRS
    • Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Academic roles at Istanbul Medipol University
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Package price from$1,640.25

Dr Duygu Tez

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Duygu Tez brings decades of ophthalmology expertise, including specialized training in cornea and retinal treatments from top institutions.

    • Graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy Department of Ophthalmology
    • Trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital for advanced ophthalmology techniques
    • Specializes in managing complex corneal and retinal conditions
    • Published research on astigmatism and keratoconus in peer-reviewed journals
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
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Yasar Dag

  • New
  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, with extensive training at İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

    • 17 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
    • Expert in toric intraocular lens implantation and small incision cataract surgery
    • Published multiple studies on cataract surgery techniques and outcomes
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)
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Package price from$3,750

Mehmet Tahir Sam

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • 27,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Sam specializes in cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

    • Over 22 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
    • Trained in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens techniques
    • Board member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association's Antalya branch
    • Published 10+ scientific papers on eye surgery
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Semra Coskun

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Performed over 5,000 eye surgeries in 23 years of experience – Dr. Coskun brings vast experience to cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

    • Trained at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine and Şişli Etfal Hospital
    • Published 30+ scientific papers on ophthalmology
    • Member of American and European ophthalmology societies
    • Fluent in English and multiple Balkan languages
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Digdem Begendi

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in intraLase laser eye surgery and femtosecond laser procedures – advanced techniques for precise cataract treatment.

    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
    • Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
    • Published research in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
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Bookimed Insights: Top Cataract surgery (both eyes) Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 4 requests for Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Turkey, collaborating with 73 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#134 years of experiencePrecision cataract surgeryExtensive experience with over 20,000 procedures – specializes in delivering precise and high-quality cataract surgery. Professor at Harran University and active member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association.
Turkey
from $200
#220 years of experienceAdvanced cataract techniquesSpecializes in cataract surgery with international training. Member of ESCRS & AAO – leading ophthalmic societies.
Turkey
Price on request
#316 years of experienceComplex cataract casesCombines cataract expertise with retina research – ideal for complex cases. Award-winning surgical fellowship and 35+ published papers.
Turkey
Price on request
#422 years of experienceAdvanced cataract proceduresExpertise in cataract surgery with special training in ocular oncology. Published researcher with multiple international ophthalmology certifications.
Turkey
Price on request
#529 years of experienceCataract surgery with multifocal lensesFellowship-trained at world-renowned eye institutes like Moorfields and Doheny. ASRS & EVRS member for advanced retinal and cataract techniques.
Turkey
Price on request
#617 years of experienceCataract and refractive surgerySpecializes in advanced cataract techniques with vitrectomy training. Published researcher on eye surgery and member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association.
Turkey
Price on request
#716 years of experienceHigh-volume cataract surgerySpecializes exclusively in eye surgery with 10,000+ cases. Associate Professor at Medipol University, member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
Turkey
Price on request
#834 years of experienceComplex cataract casesExtensive surgical experience – 30,000+ eye procedures performed. Member of prestigious international societies including AAO and ESCRS. Certified in advanced refractive techniques.
Turkey
Price on request
#918 years of experienceCataract surgerySpecialized training at a top eye research hospital. Focuses on cataract surgery with precision and care.
Turkey
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#1010 years of experienceCataract surgerySpecializes in cataract surgery with extensive experience in refractive procedures. Published researcher in ophthalmology with a focus on retina and cornea.
Turkey
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FAQ

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

Is cataract surgery in Turkey safe and what are the success rates?

Safety and success rates for cataract surgery in Turkey are exceptionally high, with vision improvement reported in 95% to 98% of cases. Facilities like Memorial Şişli Hospital and Dunyagoz Eye Hospital maintain Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, using FDA-approved trifocal and monofocal intraocular lenses.

  • Success rates: Vision restoration reaches 98% in premier Turkish eye centers using advanced laser techniques.
  • Surgeon experience: Top specialists like Dr. Ertan Sunay have performed over 60,000 successful eye procedures.
  • Low complications: Serious risks like infections occur in less than 1% of monitored clinical cases.
  • Advanced technology: Clinics utilize femtosecond lasers and phacoemulsification systems for precise, bladeless lens replacement.

Bookimed Expert Insight: A major safety differentiator in Turkey is the specific experience volume of the surgeons. While European surgeons may perform 300–500 cases annually, Turkish experts at dedicated hubs like Veni Vidi Eye Clinics often complete 1,000+ surgeries each year. This high repetition contributes to the 97.6% clinical precision rate often cited in local medical audits.

Patient Consensus: Patients report achieving functional vision within 24 to 48 hours. Many emphasize the importance of choosing premium packages that include local language assistance and at least 3 days of hotel recovery to ensure stable post-operative checks.

Can both eyes be operated on during the same trip?

Yes, both eyes can be operated on during a single trip to Turkey using Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS). Surgeons typically space the procedures 24 to 48 hours apart to monitor initial healing before clearing the patient for international travel.

  • Standard timeframe: Patients generally complete both eye surgeries within 5 to 7 days total.
  • Clinical protocol: Surgeons treat each eye as a separate procedure to prevent any cross-contamination risks.
  • Typical stay: Most plans include 1 to 2 outpatient surgeries and 3 hotel rest days.
  • Travel clearance: A final post-operative exam occurs around day 5 before you fly home safely.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While many US centers perform surgeries weeks apart, Turkish clinics like Veni Vidi Eye Clinics and Dunyagoz specialize in high-volume international protocols. Experienced surgeons here, many with 20,000 to 60,000 procedures, use a 48-hour gap between eyes. This specific delay allows doctors to confirm the first eye's pressure is stable before proceeding. It balances medical safety with the logistical needs of traveling patients perfectly.

Patient Consensus: Patients value completing both eyes in one trip to avoid the disorientation of unbalanced vision. Many recommend bringing wrap-around sunglasses and confirming that your clinic provides a written report for your home-country optometrist.

How long should I plan to stay in Turkey?

Plan a stay of 7 to 10 days for bilateral cataract surgery in Turkey. This duration accounts for the initial consultation, sequential surgeries on separate days, and mandatory ophthalmologist follow-ups. Most patients require 48 to 72 hours of stabilized vision before safely clearing international air travel.

  • Surgical schedule: Surgeries usually occur on consecutive days to ensure individual eye monitoring.
  • Recovery buffer: Vision typically improves rapidly within the first 3 days after the second eye.
  • Follow-up visits: Surgeons require in-person checks on day 3 and day 7 post-operation.
  • Flight safety: Maintain a 72-hour no-fly window after surgery to prevent pressure-related complications.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Look for packages including at least 3 to 5 nights of accommodation rather than outpatient-only deals. While the surgery is fast, clinics like Associate Professor M. Derda Ozer's include 3 nights in 4 or 5-star hotels to monitor for rare post-op inflammation. This buffer is critical because surgeons with 20,000+ procedures, like Dr. Ahmet Satici, emphasize that early detection of pressure changes ensures optimal long-term results.

Patient Consensus: Many patients suggest booking flexible airline tickets because recovery needs can extend a 3-day trip to 9 days. Bringing polarized sunglasses and extra eye shields is highly recommended for the flight home to protect healing eyes from cabin glare.

What is included in an “All-Inclusive” package?

All-inclusive cataract surgery packages in Turkey typically cover bilateral phacoemulsification, premium intraocular lens (IOL) implants, and comprehensive diagnostic testing. These bundles generally include 3 nights in a 4 or 5-star hotel, VIP airport-to-hotel transfers, and all necessary post-operative medications and follow-up examinations within the first week.

  • Medical diagnostics: Includes corneal topography, retinal scans, and biometry for precise lens sizing.
  • Premium implants: Packages feature Monofocal, Multifocal, or Trifocal lenses from brands like Alcon.
  • Logistics support: Provides VIP transfers between the airport, hotel, and Joint Commission International-accredited clinics.
  • Post-operative care: Covers 24-hour check-ups, antibiotic eye drops, and written recovery plans.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows a significant value gap between basic and premium packages. For approximately $1,600 more than a standard monofocal plan, patients access Trifocal lenses and 5-star accommodations. Surgeons like Dr. Muhammet Derda Ozer, with 25,000 procedures, often include these high-end options in mid-range bundles.

Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize the importance of getting a written, itemized breakdown of the specific IOL model before traveling. Many felt the inclusion of a dedicated translator made the surgical process much less stressful.

Will I still need glasses after the operation?

Whether you need glasses after cataract surgery in Turkey depends on your intraocular lens choice and vision goals. Standard monofocal lenses typically provide clear distance vision but require reading glasses. Premium trifocal or EDOF lenses can eliminate the need for glasses in 80% to 92% of daily activities.

  • Monofocal lenses: You will likely need reading glasses for close-up tasks like texting or reading.
  • Trifocal implants: These premium lenses usually eliminate the need for glasses at near and intermediate distances.
  • Toric lenses: Surgeons use these specifically to correct astigmatism, though you may still need readers.
  • Stabilization period: Vision fluctuates post-surgery, so wait 4 to 8 weeks before getting a final prescription.

Bookimed Expert Insight: While many patients choose monofocal lenses for lower costs, our data shows that surgeons like Muhammet Derda Ozer, who has performed over 25,000 procedures, often recommend trifocal options like Alcon PanOptix to maximize lifestyle freedom. Investing in premium lenses upfront often proves more cost-effective than purchasing high-quality prescription glasses for years after surgery.

Patient Consensus: Most patients report achieving 20/20 distance vision shortly after the procedure. However, those with standard implants emphasize that keeping a pair of +2.50 power reading glasses handy is essential for using a phone or reading menus.