Cataract Surgery with IOL Replacement Doctors in Turkey

Specialized in cataract surgery with IOL replacement – trained at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute, a leader in ophthalmology.

• 34 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in phaco surgery techniques
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Practices at VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital

30 years of experience – Matben Volkan has performed over 20,000 eye surgeries, specializing in cataract procedures.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Ege University's School of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Candan Karaca specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in treating complex eye conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy
• Skilled in lazy eye (amblyopia) correction
• Specializes in yellow spot disease treatment

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

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

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive experience in refractive surgery
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association
• Graduated from Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Fluent in English for international patients

30,000+ surgical procedures over 34 years – Dr. Yilmaz brings extensive expertise in ophthalmology, particularly for cataract surgery with IOL replacement.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 34 years of practice
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Certified in INTACS Corneal Implants and Intra Lase techniques
• Fluent in English for international patients

5,000+ cataract surgeries performed – Dr. Vural brings extensive experience to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• 11 years specializing in ophthalmology
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology certification
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published research on corneal treatments