Best Corneal transplant doctors in Turkey: TOP 18 doctors

Associate Professor Ozer trained at Istanbul University and Wills Eye Institute, specializing in complex corneal procedures.

• Completed fellowships in ocular oncology and vitreo-retina surgery
• Published 20+ research papers on corneal treatments
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Active in clinical trials for advanced eye therapies

20,000+ surgical cases over 33 years — Prof. Dr. Satici specializes in ophthalmology at his private practice.

• Awarded full professorship at Harran University
• Specialized in ophthalmology from Dicle University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Upholds highest standards of patient care

Specialist in corneal diseases and keratoplasty at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with expertise in advanced corneal transplant procedures.

• Trained in ophthalmology at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Published multiple research papers on corneal diseases and surgeries
• Experienced in both cataract and refractive surgeries
• Performs eyelid and lacrimal system surgeries

Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in corneal diseases and keratoplasty, with expertise honed at leading hospitals in Turkey and Iraq.

• 15 years of experience in ophthalmology, including corneal transplants
• Published multiple research papers on corneal and tear film disorders
• Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Prof. Arslan pioneered two original corneal transplant techniques and founded Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank.

• Over 30 years specializing in corneal and anterior segment surgery
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Authored 57 international research papers on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS
• Developed the Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique

Prof. Celebi specializes in corneal transplants with a Harvard fellowship in glaucoma and serves on the executive board of Turkey's Cornea and Ocular Surface Unit.

• 15+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in limbal stem cell transplantation
• Board-certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Published 58 international articles on eye treatments

Prof Yildirim specializes in keratoplasty – both penetrating and lamellar techniques – at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 18+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society

Specialized in corneal transplants with international training at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute – one of the top eye centers globally.

• 30+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained in refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Currently practices at VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital

Specializes in corneal transplants with extensive training in ophthalmology, including at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Completed specialized training in cataract and refractive surgery
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Attended ESCRS for advanced surgical techniques

Specializes in corneal transplants with advanced training in ophthalmology and retinal surgery at Gazi University.

• 8+ years in ophthalmology with a focus on complex eye surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in vitreo-retinal surgery and medical retina
• Member of multiple prestigious medical institutions
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Faruk Kaya specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on corneal treatments at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Published multiple studies on corneal cross-linking and keratoconus
• Co-authored chapters on corneal treatments in medical textbooks
• Member of international ophthalmology research community

Dr. Ozsutcu brings extensive experience in corneal transplants, honed over years at leading hospitals like Medipol Mega and Vakif Gureba.

• Board-certified in ophthalmology from Selçuk University
• Specialized training at Bezmialem Foundation University
• Practices at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital – a top-tier facility

Dr. Vedat Kaya specializes in corneal and anterior segment surgery at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive research and publications in the field.

• 30+ international papers on cornea and refractive surgery
• Author of a Turkish book on wavefront and topography-based laser
• Reviewer for The Cornea journal
• Faculty of Medicine graduate from Ankara University

Specializes in cataract and anterior segment surgeries – Dr. Sahin has performed over 30,000 retinal cases at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fluent in English for international patients

Specialist in cataract surgery and corneal transplant – Banu Acar brings focused expertise to vision restoration procedures.

• Experienced in performing corneal transplants for various conditions
• Specialized training in advanced cataract surgery techniques
• Works at Ophthalmology Clinics Bati Goz

Specialist in cornea replacement with extensive experience in refractive surgery and cataract treatment at Ophthalmology Clinics Bati Goz.

• Focuses on corneal transplant procedures
• Expert in refractive surgery techniques
• Skilled in advanced cataract treatments