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Best ReLEx SMILE eye surgery ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 83 doctors

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Mehmet Tahir Sam
Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya

Mehmet Tahir Sam

Ophtalmologist
20 years of experience

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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Alperen Koc
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Alperen Koc

Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
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.Read more
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Pervin Uygur
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews

Pervin Uygur

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
4.3
22 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
ReLEx SMILE eye surgery $2569.93
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Bozkurt Sener
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
4.3
22 reviews

Bozkurt Sener

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
4.3
22 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
ReLEx SMILE eye surgery $2569.93
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Tuğrul Akın
Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Tuğrul Akın

Ophtalmologist
30 years of experience

Dr. X graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey and Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Turkey. He is a member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association and Turkish Medical Association.

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Volkan Matben
Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience

Volkan Matben

Ophtalmologist
18 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara Tunus
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Deniz Kilic
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır

Deniz Kilic

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

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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Levent Akcay
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade

Levent Akcay

Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience

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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Kadir Colakoglu
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Kadir Colakoglu

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Dr. Kadir Colakoglu is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, corneal refractive surgery, refractive lens surgery, strabismus, oculoplastic surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma. He is proficient in performing operations including cataract surgery with IOL replacement, Botox injections, LASIK eye surgery, vitrectomy, and more. He is a member of several professional unions and has been awarded numerous certificates for his knowledge and skills in the field of ophthalmology.Read more
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Murat Ayan
Ophtalmologist
10 years of experience
Turkey, Samsun
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Samsun

Murat Ayan

Ophtalmologist
10 years of experience

CURRICULUM VITAE

Place and Date of Birth

  • Kırşehir, 1985

Language Skills

  • English

Education and Experience

  • 2003-2009 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine 
  • 2009-2014 Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Specialist 
  • 2014-2017 Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Specialist 2017-2020 Samsun Terme State Hospital 
  • 2020-2024 Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital

Case Experience

  • Experience with more than 10,000 cases over 10 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

Memberships

  • Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD) 
  • Turkish Medical Association 
  • KÜSAD
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim
Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Prof Yusuf Yildirim

Ophtalmologist
14 years of experience

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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Ugur Tunc
Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Ugur Tunc

Pediatric eye doctor
8 years of experience

Education and Training:

  • 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
  • 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

Professional Experience:

  • 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Mustafa Ozsutcu
Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Mustafa Ozsutcu

Ophtalmologist
24 years of experience

Experience

2022 - 2023

Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010 - 2010

Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

2001 - 2011

Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

2000 - 2001

Edirne Regional Hospital

 

Education

 

2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology

2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine

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Faruk Kaya
Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Faruk Kaya

Ophtalmologist
25 years of experience

Education

2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

 

Publications

A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

  • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
  • Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 38(8)
  • Pages: 717-722
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

  • Author: Kaya Faruk
  • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 40(10)
  • Pages: 832-838
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

  • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
  • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 41(9)
  • Pages: 809-813
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

  • Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 7(4)
  • Pages: 686-688

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

B. Book Chapters:

Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

  • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
  • Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Publisher: Springer
  • Year: 2017
  • Pages: 163-169
  • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

  • Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
  • Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
  • Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
  • Year: 2018
  • Pages: 107-114
  • DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10
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Veysi Oner
Ophtalmologist
16 years of experience

Veysi Oner

Ophtalmologist
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
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Sezgin Yildizbas
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Sezgin Yildizbas

Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Ayse Sevgi Karadag
Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Ayse Sevgi Karadag

Ophtalmologist
12 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Gokay Gunay
Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Gokay Gunay

Ophtalmologist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Dilan Colak
Ophtalmologist
6 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Dilan Colak

Ophtalmologist
6 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Akin Akyurt
Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience
4.9
22 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Veni Vidi Eye Clinics

Akin Akyurt

Ophtalmologist
28 years of experience

accreditations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

The doctor is a graduate of Istanbul University School of Medicine and has completed fellowships at University Eye Clinics in Cologne and Tuebingen, Germany. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS, and have certifications in LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery and corneal topography analyzing. They have completed a PhD in Immunomodulatory Therapy of Uveitis and have attended several conferences and meetings, including the 42nd annual meeting of the European Pediatric Ophtalmological Society, World Ophtalmology Congress and Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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