Page 3 - Best Vitrectomy doctors in Turkey: TOP 52 doctors

Dr. Ömer Kocabıyık has completed his specialization in the Department of Ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in 2016. He performed many cataract operations at Merzifon State Hospital and at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic. He also performs blepharoplasty (eyelid) and excimer laser treatment of refractive errors (hypermetropia, astigmatism, myopia). He diagnoses, treats and monitors medical and glaucoma diseases. His papers were published at the 2012/2013/2015/2017 Ophthalmology National Congresses.

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Retina

glaucoma

Cornea

Refractive Surgery

Cataract

Medical Interests and Activities 

Cornea 

Anterior Segment Surgery 

Retractive Surgery 

Education and Experience 

Private Practice 

Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 

Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University 

Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Eye Diseases

Research and Publications 

International papers: 30 

National papers: 30+ 

Book in Turkish : 1 (Wavefront and topography based laser) 

Book Chapters: numerous 

Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 

The Cornea (reviewer.)

Work Experience

• 2003-2011: Worked in public hospitals.
• 2011 - Present: Working in the private sector, currently at the Eye Clinic of Private Koru Hospital (Çukurambar).

Education

• 1999: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• 2003: Completed specialization at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Eye Clinic.

Specialization

• Cataract and Other Anterior Segment Surgeries
• Refractive Surgery
• Retinal Diseases (Experience with over 30,000 cases)

Language Skills

• English

Professional Memberships

• TOD (Turkish Ophthalmological Association)
• TCOD (Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association)
• AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)

"He has experience of over 10,000 surgical cases. He has published 48 scientific articles that are included in international and national scientific indexes, and these articles have been cited more than 250 times. He has also presented 28 papers in international and national scientific meetings. His professional interests are Cataract surgery (Femtosecond laser, Trifocal, EDOF, Multifocal, Toric intraocular lenses) Refractive surgery (Femtosecond laser, Excimer laser, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, SMILE) Oculoplastic surgery (Eyelid aesthetics, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, pterygium) Medical Retina (Macular degeneration) , Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal vascular occlusion, SSR) Glaucoma (Medical and surgical treatment) Strabismus and Amblyopia Filling and Botulinum toxin applications"

Specialist in vitrectomy with fellowship training at Johns Hopkins' prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Trained in ophthalmology at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem Hospital with modern facilities
• Performs both standard and complex retinal procedures

Prof Yusuf Yildirim specializes in advanced corneal and refractive surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Expert in keratoplasty and cataract surgery with 18+ years of experience
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and multiple ICO certifications
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society in cornea and refractive surgery
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences before current role

13 years specializing in ophthalmology – Dr. Gorgun focuses on vitrectomy procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit
• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)
• Trained at Ankara University and Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
• Lecturer at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine

Specialized in vitrectomy and retina surgery with over 20 years of experience – Dr. Sönmezer focuses on complex vitreoretinal conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Extensive experience in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Works at Antalya Medical Park Hospital Eye Laser Clinic

Harvard-trained glaucoma specialist Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi combines clinical expertise with advanced AI knowledge in ophthalmology.

• Expert in vitrectomy and minimally invasive glaucoma procedures
• Fellowship at Harvard's Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
• Active member of European Glaucoma Society and World Glaucoma Association
• Published 58 international articles on ophthalmology
• Academic qualifications in both medicine and biological data science