Cataract Surgery (One Eye) Doctors in Turkey

With over 14 years of experience, Dr. Alperen Koc specializes in advanced ophthalmic procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Postgraduate training at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in cornea-related eye conditions

Dr. Zeynep Alkin brings extensive expertise in cataract surgery, with specialized training from Doheny Eye Institute and a focus on advanced retinal techniques.

• Over 29 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Specialist in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society
• Published numerous research papers on retinal conditions

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gunay specializes in cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 25 years of experience
• Member of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Fluent in English for international patients

Performing over 5,000 eye surgeries, Dr. Esra Vural is an established ophthalmologist specializing in cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul.

• 11 years of active ophthalmology practice
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University in Germany
• Holder of multiple international ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on retinal and corneal treatments

Dr. Filiz Kordeser is an ophthalmologist with 22 years of practice. She has been involved in more than 20,000 surgical cases.

Education and training: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English program, 1993–1999). Istanbul Training Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology (1999–2004).

Professional memberships: Turkish Ophthalmological Association; European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). Language: English.

Dr. Gokcen Gokce is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir. He has performed over 10,000 surgical cases. He specializes in laser vision correction, corneal transplants, and pediatric eye care. Dr. Gokce holds an Associate Professorship from the Gulhane Military Medical Academy.

• Certified in SMILE, i-LASIK, and Femtolaser cataract surgery techniques.
• Holds a medical directorship certificate for cornea bank operations.
• Treats complex conditions like keratoconus using corneal rings and cross-linking.
• Extensive expertise in oculoplastic surgery, strabismus, and glaucoma procedures.

Specializes in phaco surgery for cataracts – trained at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute, a global leader in ophthalmology.

• 34 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Specialization in refractive surgery and phaco techniques
• Works at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Akif Saygin specializes in cataract surgery with training from ESCRS and hands-on experience in multiple hospitals.

• Completed Ophthalmology specialization at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Attended Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer Course
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Presented at 56th TOD National Congress
• Practiced at multiple state hospitals in Turkey

Specializes in retina and vitreoretinal surgery – Dr. Sönmezer brings 32 years of focused eye care expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Expert in advanced eye laser procedures
• Works at Antalya Medical Park Hospital's Eye Laser Clinic

20,000+ surgical cases over 35 years – Dr. Unsal specializes in cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive surgical experience
• Member of both Turkish and American ophthalmology societies
• Published over 50 national and international research papers
• Trained at Ege University and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

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.

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Deniz Kilic is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon at Dünyagoz Eye Hospital İzmir.

• Associate Professor with a focus on cataract and refractive surgery
• Fellowship-trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery in Germany
• Member of ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons)
• Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and international ophthalmology exams