ReLEx SMILE Eye Surgery Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Ebru Gorgun brings 22 years of active ophthalmology practice to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specializing in ReLEx SMILE surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – renowned for ophthalmic education
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Affiliated with multiple international ophthalmology societies
• Lectured at Yeditepe University's ophthalmology department

Dr. Nurullah Bulut is an Associate Professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital. He holds a patent application for a unique intraocular lens design. Dr. Bulut trained in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Chicago. He also completed ocular electrophysiology training in Germany. He is an expert in laser vision correction and retinal surgery.

• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals.
• Presented 29 scientific papers at global ophthalmology conferences.
• Maintains membership in EURETINA YOURS and the Turkish Ophthalmological Society.
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group in Istanbul.

Specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery.

• Over 32 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Expert in advanced eye laser techniques

Dr. Alperen Koc is a Cornea Specialist with over 14 years of experience in ophthalmology, performing advanced eye surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in cornea-related procedures
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gokce specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Associate Professor with extensive training in refractive surgery
• Certified in multiple advanced laser eye surgery techniques
• Completed specialized SMILE Laser Surgery Courses

55,000+ surgical cases over 26 years – Dr. Akcay brings vast experience to ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published 201 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fluent in English for international patients

Performed 20,000+ eye surgeries over 30 years – Dr. Matben Volkan specializes in refractive procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara.

• Trained at Ege University School of Medicine
• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive refractive surgery experience
• Member of ISRS – global refractive surgery experts
• Fluent in English for international patients

Performed over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Kilic specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery in Germany
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and refractive surgery

Dr. Koc specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in refractive surgery.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of books on cataract and presbyopia treatments
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses

Over 20,000 surgical cases with 28 years of experience – Dr. Unsal is a highly skilled ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE and other advanced eye surgeries
• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Eye Diseases
• Published over 50 national and international papers
• Member of TOD and American Academy of Ophthalmology

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.

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. Veysi Oner performs advanced ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Trained in refractive surgery techniques
• Works at one of Turkey's leading eye hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

With 30,000+ eye surgeries performed, Dr. Yilmaz specializes in ReLEx SMILE procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 34 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Certified in INTACS Corneal Implants and Intra Lase
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gunay brings extensive expertise to ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Specializes in refractive and cataract surgery
• Part of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association

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.