Best Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad

With over 41 years of ophthalmology practice, Dr. Mustafa Temel specializes in treating a wide range of eye conditions at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Extensive experience in diagnosing and managing various eye diseases
• Trained at GATA Training Hospital, a leading institution in Turkey
• Member of the medical team at Marine Hospital for several years

Over 10,000 Argon Laser and 5,000 Excimer Laser procedures performed – Dr. Eroglu specializes in advanced eye treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed 1,000+ cataract surgeries with high precision
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society
• Specializes in retinal diseases and refractive surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Dr. Aykan has performed 1,100+ glaucoma treatments using advanced multidiode lasers at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Trained at the renowned Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Fellow of the prestigious European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Active member of both the Glaucoma and Cataract-Refractive Surgery Units in Turkey
• Specializes in non-invasive treatment options to reduce infection risks
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Alim Huseynov is an Ophthalmology Specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, providing expert eye care in Istanbul.

• Over 7 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Practices at top hospitals including Liv Hospital Ulus
• Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University and Selcuk University

175+ scientific publications on corneal treatments – Prof. Dogan leads the Ophthalmology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in cornea transplantation and complex corneal diseases
• Professor at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
• Performed 1,100+ eye treatments and surgeries
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Author of 3 book chapters on ophthalmology

Place and Date of Birth 
Ankara, 1980 

Foreign Languages 
English 

Education and Experience 
1998 – 2004 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine 
2005 – 2007 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade Infirmary, Şırnak (General Practitioner) 2007 – 2011 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology (Specialization) 
2011 – 2018 Isparta Military Hospital / Isparta Yunus Emre State Hospital (Specialist Physician) 
2018 – 2022 Süleyman Demirel University, Department of Ophthalmology (Assistant Professor) 
2019 – 2019 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Course 
2022 – 2024 Lara Anatolia Hospital (Associate Professor) 

Number of Scientific Publications 
Over 50 scientific publications 
 

Clinical Experience 
13 years of active practice in ophthalmology; experience with over 10,000 cases 

Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery with IOL replacement (Single and both eyes)
• LASIK and IntraLase laser eye surgery
• ReLEx SMILE and Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
• Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) for keratoconus
• Strabismus treatment and surgical correction
• Artisan Iris and Claw Lens applications
  Oculoplasty (eyelid surgery)
  
  Professional Memberships 
  Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
  American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 
  
  Certifications 
  International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Optics, Refraction & Instruments (2019)
   International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Basic Sciences (2019) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Examination (2020) International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO) (2021) 
  European Board of Ophthalmology – Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2021) 
  Awards 3rd Place for Best Research, 43rd National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD), 2009 
   

Books/Book Chapters 
Umut Karaca, *Healthy Generation, Secure Future: A Guide to Growth, Development, and Nutrition for School-Aged Children (for Families and Teachers)* – Chapter: "Vision Problems" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Approaches* – Chapter: "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Clinical Ophthalmology Practice" (2021) 
Umut Karaca, *Physical Examination Handbook (Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine)* – Chapter: "Strabismus Examination" (2019)
Umut Karaca, Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Ali Hakan Durukan – *Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery* – Chapter title:(Closed Globe Injuries) (2023)

Dr. Dilek Erkan combines extensive clinical practice with academic leadership in Ophthalmology at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Former Head of Ophthalmology at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• 44 years of experience in both clinical and academic settings
• Specializes in comprehensive eye care and treatments
• Member of prestigious medical institutions throughout career

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi combines plastic surgery expertise with aesthetic precision for eye area procedures at ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Graduated in general and plastic surgery from top Thai hospitals
• Trained in advanced techniques at UTHSC and UMC in the US
• Professor at Srinakharinwirot University's medical center
• Member of the prestigious Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Specializes in delicate oculoplastic procedures

1,100+ eye treatments performed – Dr. Bardak is an award-winning ophthalmologist specializing in advanced cataract techniques at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 29 years of experience in ophthalmic surgery
• Fellowship-trained at University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Recipient of the prestigious Troutman Award for hyperopia research
• Specializes in precision cataract and lens implant techniques
• Published research on oxidative stress in eye lenses

Dr. Zehra Karaağaç specializes in oculoplastic surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler, with extensive training at Prof. Dr. Reşat Belger Beyoğlu Eye Education and Research Hospital.

• Focused on oculoplastic and reconstructive eye surgeries
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained at one of Turkey's leading eye research hospitals

27,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Sam is an expert vitreoretinal surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Certified in EVRS Vitreoretinal and Artisan Iris techniques
• Board member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association's Antalya branch
• Published 10+ scientific papers on ophthalmic surgeries
• Instructor at national live surgery demonstrations

30,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Baha Toygar is a leading specialist in precision cataract and laser treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• International instructor for advanced intraocular lens techniques
• Moderator at ESCRS symposium on premium IOLs
• Co-founder of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society
• Member of American and European cataract surgery societies

900+ performed treatments – Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in corneal diseases and keratoplasty at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• 17 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery
• Published 12 research papers on eye conditions and treatments
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital

9,000+ surgical cases in ophthalmology – Dr. Yilmaz specializes in strabismus at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• Specialized in Eye Diseases at Istanbul University
• Authored 3 publications on ophthalmology
• Presented research on third cranial nerve palsy at international congresses
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology

1,100+ eye treatments performed – Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay specializes in cataract surgery and refractive procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 15 years specializing in ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Skilled in advanced techniques like LASIK and multifocal lens implants
• Trained at Marmara University's renowned ophthalmology department