Best ophthalmologists: TOP 344 doctors

Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on cataract surgery, refractive error correction, and retinal treatments. He performed Turkey’s first bionic eye surgery. This achievement earned him the TOD Best Surgical Video Award in 2016.

Dr. Akkan is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Vitreoretinal Society. He graduated from Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. He completed his ophthalmology training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital in 2002.

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in retinal diseases, vision correction, and advanced eye surgery. He is skilled in retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK. Dr. Yilmaz has performed thousands of successful procedures.

He has published over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports in top ophthalmology journals. He is accredited by the European Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yilmaz is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS. His research on Phakic Intraocular Lenses has reached more than 300 ophthalmologists.

Dr. Ertan Sunay is a respected ophthalmologist with a medical degree from Istanbul University. He completed his post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Sunay specializes in cataract, refractive, and retinal surgeries. He holds certifications in advanced procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application.

Dr. Sunay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, EURETINA, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. He has attended many international congresses and has contributed to the progress of ophthalmic surgery and patient care.

Dr. Baha Toygar is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years in the field. He has performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. His expertise includes LASEK, ReLEx SMILE, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implants.

Dr. Toygar is a certified international instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs. He has also served as a moderator at the ESCRS Satellite Symposium. He is a co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Toygar is a member of ESCRS, ASCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Sutan Kaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine. He completed advanced training at İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital in Turkey. Dr. Kaya specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He has notable experience in LASIK, presbyopia correction, and advanced corneal procedures.

Dr. Kaya is certified in several areas. These include LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is an active member of DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. Dr. Helvacıoğlu is certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology. He passed both the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams.

He is a member of several medical organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO. Dr. Helvacıoğlu has attended more than 20 international congresses and symposiums. These include meetings of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to continuous professional development and high standards in his field.

• Expert in PRK, LASIK, INTRALASE, and Toric Multifocal Contact Lens implantation.
• International practice in Egypt and Spain, pioneering ophthalmology techniques.
• Renowned for cataract, glaucoma, strabismus, and retinal detachment surgeries.
• No specific success rates or statistics provided for Ophthalmology treatments.
• Doctor's ranking not mentioned.
• Holder of a special award for first place in Ophthalmology Master's Degree.
• Member of Egyptian, Spanish, International, and European Ophthalmology societies.
• Offers online consultations for patients requiring Ophthalmology treatments.

Dr. Senay Yilmaz is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist. She has performed over 9,000 surgeries, including advanced procedures like strabismus surgery. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).

She has published three scientific articles and has presented her research at national and international congresses, including the European Strabismological Association. Her work highlights her expertise and dedication to ophthalmology.

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.)

Experience:

2012 – present – surgeon, ophthalmologist, plastic surgeon in private clinics.

Scientific conferences, exhibitions, seminars, symposia, workshops:

• State Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education, Ministry of Education and Social Development, Moscow Academy of Postgraduate Education, Optometry Course, 2009.

• Donetsk National Medical University named after M. Gorky, confirmation of specialization, 2010.

• Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Ukrainian Military Medical Academy (Kyiv, Ukraine), Confirmation of certificate in specialty, 2016.

• Training “Providing First Aid to Victims and Behavior in Emergency Situations” 2016.

• Participation in the international conference “White Nights”, St. Petersburg, 2012-2014.

• V State Congress. Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. Moscow, 2016.

• Webinars of the pharmaceutical company Alcon on modern treatment of dry eye syndrome, 2016.

• Ukrainian House, scientific and practical conference of ophthalmologists of Ukraine with international participation “REFRACTION PLAIN AIR '17”, October 2017.

• Traditional and Extended Blepharoplasty, World Aesthetic Education, 2021.

• Blepharoplasty, Facial Rejuvenation and Contouring, International Hybrid Course, AA Surgery, 2021.

• Facial Anatomy Cadaver Course, Warsaw, 2022.

Education:

• First Saint Petersburg State Medical University (PSMU) named after I.P. Pavlov, specialization “General Medicine”, 2003;

• Donetsk National Medical University named after Maxim Gorky, specialization “Ophthalmology”, 2010;

• Specialization in Plastic Surgery, National Medical University, 2022.

The procedures I perform:

• upper eyelid plastic surgery;

• surgical plastic surgery of the lower eyelids;

• transconjunctival plastic surgery of the lower eyelids;

• circular eyelid surgery;

• contopexy (foxy eye);

• eyebrow lift;

• removal of foreign bodies from the conjunctiva and cornea.

Participation in associations:

• member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine.

Expertise

• Super ReLEx (SMILE Pro),
  ReLEx SMILE, 
  FemtoLASIK, LASIK, PRK 
• ​Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)
• Phacoemulsification

Education

• Medical Degree, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Rajvithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
• Research Fellowship in Retina and Vitreous, Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation, USC Medical School, Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Automated Lamella Keratoplasty Course, Atlanta Georgia, USA (Under Casebeer, J.C., M.D. and Slade S.G., M.D.)

Work Experience

• 2015 - Present :
• Refractive Surgery Specialist, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center, Thailand
• Anterior Segment Specialist Surgeon, Bumrungrad Hospital, Thailand
• Senior Consultant Cornea, Refractive Surgery and Cataract lens Unit, Rajavithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand          
• 1997 - 2015 : 
• Chief of the Refractive Surgeries and Contact Lens Unit, Rajvithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
• Chief of the LASIK Center, Rajvithi Hospital Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. He has served in academic and clinical roles at top institutions. He worked as an assistant and associate professor at Fırat and İnönü Universities.

He completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute. There, he specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal diseases. Dr. Türkçüoğlu has advanced retinal care and now practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital. He is known for his academic work, international training, and leadership in eye surgery and research.

EDUCATION

Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, 2009

Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology, 2009 to 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mardin Midyat State Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2014 to 2020

Mardin Training and Research Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2020 to 2022

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2022to 2024

Westeye Hospital, Erbil – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025

Istanbul Tema Hospital – Specialist Ophthalmologist, 2024 to 2025

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

-Cataract and Refractive Surgery

-Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

-Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery

-Eyelid and Lacrimal System Surgery

-Ocular Trauma Surgery

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

-Vitrectomy Training at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2020

MEMBERSHIPS

-Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)

PUBLICATIONS

1)Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method - Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

2)The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency?, BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

3)Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

4)Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study, Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

5)Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey, European Journal of General Medicine, 2015

6)Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography – A Case Control Study, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

7)Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test - Part One: On quantitative values, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

8)An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp, International Ophthalmology, 2017

9)Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia, Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

10)A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery, International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

11)The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction, Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

12)A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery, Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

Education:

2019 – 2023  Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Science, Chulalongkorn University

2021  Certificate in mini MBA course

2021  Certificate as a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist

Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT)

2020  Certificate in Telemedicine, Harvard University School of Medicine

2019  Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)

2015 – 2019  Residency & Internship in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

2015 – 2017  Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences (Ophthalmology) Faculty of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University

2014  Medical Internship at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand

2008 – 2013  Doctor of Medicine (first-class honors) Chulalongkorn University

Eduardo Fernandez, MD

Medical Doctor & Stem Cell Expert

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is a distinguished medical professional specializing in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. He is a certified member of the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the Mexican Council of Stem Cells for Therapeutic and Research Purposes. Dr. Fernandez’s certifications are the result of a rigorous 8-hour examination process, reserved for a select group of doctors who possess advanced knowledge and experience in these cutting-edge treatments. With only 50 certified doctors in Mexico, Dr. Fernandez’s expertise is highly sought after and respected.

In addition to his national recognition, Dr. Fernandez is awaiting international certification from the renowned International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Membership in this prestigious organization signifies Dr. Fernandez’s extensive experience and expertise in stem cell treatments. The ISSCR includes prominent scientists from renowned universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other esteemed institutions worldwide. Being a part of this elite society represents the pinnacle of honor and prestige in the field of stem cell therapies.

Furthermore, Dr. Fernandez is also seeking membership and international certification from the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the largest community of extracellular vesicle researchers globally. With only two thousand members worldwide, ISEV’s select nature underscores Dr. Fernandez’s exceptional dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in the study of exosomes and cellular messengers. By pursuing membership in ISEV, Dr. Fernandez continues to demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.

Head of Teaching at the Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital

2020-2023

Medical records manager at the Regional Hospital of Puerto Vallarta 2 months 2020

General practitioner in private medical office

2015-2022

Doctor in charge of weight control clinic

2013-2014

Medical assistant in dermatology clinic

2008-2013

Medical Assistant in Dermatological procedures.

 Medical Assistant in minimally invasive surgical procedures

 Operation of fractional laser machine - IPIXEL-ER and

facial rejuvenation with IPL.

 Experience in laser hair removal with Intense Pulsed Light and

radiofrequency

 Experience with ultrasonic cavitation

 Experience with ultraviolet (UV) light phototherapy machine for the

treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo.

 Experience assisting in Botox and Fillers procedures.

 Biomagnet certified by the Higher Institute of Biomagnetism

doctor ISAAC GOIZ DURAN

 Experience in clinical records

 Training in continuing education and professional development of teachers

Op. Dr. Veysi

Ophthalmologist

Education

Specialty Training
2011 - 2015
Izmir Atatürk Training And Research Hospital

Undergraduate Education
2003 - 2010
Ankara University Medicine Faculty

Experience

2022 -
ClinicExpert - Ophthalmologist

2021 - 2022
Aile Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2021 - 2022
Ataköy Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2020 - 2022
Maltepe University Medicine Faculty - Ophthalmologist

2018 - 2020
Memorial Şişli Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2017 - 2018
Aydın University Medical Park Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2017 - 2018
Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2016
Artvin Hopa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

2010 - 2015
Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital - Research

Skills

• I-Lasik Operation
• Lasik Operation
• Laser Surgery
• PRK Surgery
• Cataract Operation
• Strabismus Surgery
• Glaucoma Surgery
• Oculoplast (Upper Lower Lid Aesthetic, Eyebrow Lift, Ptosis Operation)
• Ektropion Entropion Operation
• Dsr, Botox, Filling, Medical Aesthetic