Best ReLEx SMILE eye surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 93 doctors

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Mehmet Murat Oncel

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  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
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Hakan Sivrikaya

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzurum, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English, German, Russian

    Education and Experience

    • 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
    • 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
    • 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

    Case Experience

    • 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009
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Semih Urz

  • Leading doctor for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu is a renowned ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience, having served in various hospitals and completed more than 35,000 surgical cases. He specializes in a wide range of eye diseases and procedures such as ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, LASEK eye surgery, and Vitrectomy among others. He has made significant contributions to ophthalmology through his research, teachings, and publications in respected medical journals. He was awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' in 2018 for the second consecutive year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
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Aylin Koc Akbay

  • Leading doctor for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
  • 4.3 Good 32 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an experienced ophthalmologist. She focuses on treating complex eye diseases and performing eye surgeries. She is skilled in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, as well as ReLEx SMILE, LASEK, and LASIK procedures. Her work has helped many patients achieve better vision.

    Dr. Akbay is a member of respected organizations such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She is known for her expertise and dedication to patient care. Her patients report high satisfaction, and she continues to contribute to advances in ophthalmology.

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Alperen Koc

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Alperen Koc is an Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with 12 years of experience. He is an expert in various ophthalmic procedures like cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, strabismus surgery, laser iridotomy, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, laser eye surgery, vitrectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, IOLs implantation, transplantation of retina, trabeculotomy, etc.
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Pervin Uygur

  • 4.3 Good 32 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Mehmet Tahir Sam

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Merzifon, 1972

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English)1996
    • Okmeydanı Education Research 2000
    • Malatya SSK Regional Hospital 2004
    • Bucak State Hospital 2009
    • Antalya Medical Park Hospital 2009-2023

    Membership

    • Turkish Medical Association
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya, Antalya Branch Board of Directors

    Certificates

    • Artisan Iris
    • Claw Lens Application
    • EVRS Vitroretinal Surgery Applications
    • iSCRS
    • AAO

    Seminars

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya Live Surgery 2012
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association National Congress Live Surgery 2014
    • TOD Congress Antalya Oculoplasty Moderation 2015
    • TOD Winter Symposium Strabismus Moderation 2016
    • Family Physicians Association Eye Examination Seminars 2017-2018
    • Flight Physicians Association Eye Seminars 2019

    Case Experience

    • Experience of over 27.000 surgical cases

    Number of Scientific Publications

    • Over 20 international and national oral notifications
    • Live surgery instructor
    • More than 10 national and international scientific publications
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Karaca Umut

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
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Ebru Gorgun

  • 4.3 Good 32 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Birthplace and Date

    Ankara, 1975

    Foreign Languages

    English

    Education and Experience

    1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

    2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

    2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

    Case Experience

    13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

    Associations Membership

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

    European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

    European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

    International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

    European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

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Cafer Tanriverdi

  • 4.3 Good 32 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzincan, 1981

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
    • 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
    • 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
    • 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
    • 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

    Case Experience

    • He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association

    Awards

    • Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019
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Bozkurt Sener

  • 4.3 Good 32 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Erkan Unsal

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Nevşehir, 1974

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1997 Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • 2003 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Eye Diseases
    • 2005 GATA Ankara (Military Service)
    • 2018 İstanbul Training and Research Hospital (Assoc.)

    National and International Publication number

    • Over 50

    Case Experience

    • More than 20,000 surgical cases experience, 20 years of active service as an ophthalmologist

    Associations

    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
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Birgi Sönmezer

  • 3 Good 1 review
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1988-1994: Medical Education, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
    • 1999-2002: Specialization, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
    • 2002-2007: Post-Specialization Training, Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Clinic

    Professional Experience

    • 2002-2007: World Eye Hospital, Levent and Ataköy Branches
    • 2007-2010: Founding Partner, Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
    • 2010-2012: World Eye Hospital, Samsun and Bursa Branches
    • 2012-2023: World Eye Hospital, Antalya Branch
    • 2024: Antalya Medical Park Hospital, Eye Laser Clinic
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Gokcen Gokce

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • Curriculum Vitae

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Hendek , 1980

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1998-2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Medical Training)
    • 2007-2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Specialization)
    • 2016 Gülhane Military Medical Academy (Associate Professorship)

    Case Experience

    Over 10.000 surgical cases.

    Certificates

    • Cornea and Refractive Surgery (Excimer Laser) Course
    • SMILE Laser Surgery Courses
    • Interlase Femto-LASIK (i-LASIK) Training Certificate
    • IFS Femtolaser Cataract Suit Training Certificate
    • Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplantation) Course
    • Nidek Quest Excimer Laser Certificate
    • Cornea Bank Medical Directorship Certificate
    • Certificate for the Treatment of High Astigmatism with Femtolaser
    • Certificate for Keratoconus Corneal Ring with Femtolaser
    • Certificate for Keratoplasty/Corneal Tunnel with Femtolaser
    • International Strabismological Association Course for the Treatment of Strabimus
    • Applied Strabismological Surgery Course
    • Periorbital Plastic Surgery, Botox and Fillers Course
    • Oculoplasty Course
    • Applied Glocoma Surgery Course
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Levent Akcay

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  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Curriculum Vitae

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Manisa, 1965

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Uludağ University, School of Medicine
    • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training)

    Number of scientific publications and articles

    • 201

    Case Experience

    • Experience with more than 55,000 surgical cases during 32 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
    • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • Society of Fenerbahçe Fans
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Veysi Oner

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  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Areas of Expertise and Interest:

    • Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

    Education:

    • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

    Professional and Observational Experience:

    • Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
    • Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
    • Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
    • Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
    • Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

    International Diplomas:

    • European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

    Certificates:

    • Basic Good Clinical Practices
    • Advanced Good Clinical Practices

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Society
      • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
      • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
      • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
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Deniz Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • Birth place and date

    Konya, 1984

     

    Foreign Languages ​​Known

    English, German

     

    Educational Status and Experience

    Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Associate Professor (2023)

    St. Franziskus-Hospital, Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie

    Germany, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship (2022-2023)

    Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2018-2022)

    Hatice-Muammer Kocatürk State Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2017-2018)

    Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Specialist Doctor (2014-2017)

    Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak, Specialization in Medicine (2010-2014)

    Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Medical Education (2007-2010)

    GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Medical Education (2003-2007)

    Kuleli Military High School, Istanbul (1999-2003)

     

    Case Experience

    Experience of over 10,000 surgical cases.

     

    Associations of which he is a member

    ESOPRS (European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery), Member, 2022

    ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), Member, 2021

    MRCSEd (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Member, 2021

    TOD-GO (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - Young Ophthalmologists Group), Member, 2018

    TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association), Member, 2010

     

    Certificates

    2016 European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, FEBO, Paris

    2019 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Visual Sciences

    2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Optics and Refraction

    2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Clinical Science

    2021 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Advanced Examination, FICO

    2019 Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training, Istanbul

    2014 Communication, Anterior Segment and Toric Lens Applications, Prague

     

    Books

    Sea Sword

    MCQ for International Ophthalmology Board Exams – 2

    Chapter 4, Oculoplasty, (2021). Anatolian Bookstore.

     

    Awards

    FICO, International Fellowship Scholarship 2022

    TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2022

    TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2020

    Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018

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Tuğrul Akın

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Tuğrul Akın is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is committed to professional growth and ongoing medical education.

    Dr. Akın has made important contributions to ophthalmology. He focuses on advanced diagnostics and new treatment methods. His clinical practice is known for high patient satisfaction and compliance with international standards. Dr. Akın is recognized as a respected expert in Turkish ophthalmology.

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Ahmet Alperen Koc

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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    Place and Date of Birth

    Kayseri, 1989

    Foreign Languages

    English, German

    Education and Experience

    Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2012

    Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 2012-2017

    Associations of which he is a member

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association

    Books

    1. Presbyopia Corrective Intraocular Lenses

    2. Cataract and Its Treatment

    Congress and Symposium Participation

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 47TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    06-10 NOVEMBER 2013

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION CATARACT AND RECRACTION SURGERY UNIT VII. LIVE SURGERY SYMPOSIUM

    22-23 FEBRUARY 2014

    CERTIFICAE OF ATTENDANCE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS

    13-17 SEMPTEMBER 2014

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 48TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    5-9 NOVEMBER 2014

    CERTIFICAE OF ATTENDANCE EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS

    5-9 SEMPTEMBER 2015

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 40TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    01 NOVEMBER 2016

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 50TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    09-13 NOVEMBER 2016

    40TH SPRING SYMPOSIUM PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY

    26-28 MAY 2017

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 52ND NATIONAL CONGRESS

    NOVEMBER 2018

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 53RD NATIONAL CONGRESS

    NOVEMBER 2019

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 54TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    NOVEMBER 2020

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 55TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    NOVEMBER 2021

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 56TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    NOVEMBER 2022

    TURKISH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATION 57TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    NOVEMBER 2023

    EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS 2023

    TURKISH OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATION 58TH NATIONAL CONGRESS

    NOVEMBER 2024

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