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Best Ophthalmology Doctors Abroad

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Levent Ersan

  • 4.7 Excellent • 55 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • 20,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Ersan is one of Turkey's most experienced ophthalmologists at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

    • Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery techniques
    • Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – leading international ophthalmology societies
    • Pioneered Eye and Complementary Medicine seminars in Turkey
    • Published research on glaucoma diagnosis techniques
    • Trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's top medical school
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IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery
$750 - $950
Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,690 - $1,690
LASIK eye surgery
$1,290 - $1,290
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Maciej Szuszkiewicz

  • 4.2 Good • 91 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Dr. Szuszkiewicz specializes in advanced laser therapies for eye conditions, offering precise diagnostics and treatments at KCM Clinic.

    • Expert in fluorescein angiography and Angio-OCT for early glaucoma detection
    • Performs high-resolution ocular ultrasound for accurate diagnosis
    • Specializes in laser treatments for diabetes-related retinal vascular lesions
    • Skilled in secondary cataract and iris laser therapies
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Retinal detachment surgery
$2,800 - $3,300
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,798 - $1,820
Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$1,730 - $1,730
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Dr Duygu Tez

  • 4.8 Excellent • 214 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Adem and Havva Medical Center
  • Dr. Duygu Tez specializes in strabismus treatment and oculoplastic surgery with 36 years of experience, trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital.

    • Expert in Botox applications for eye conditions
    • Specializes in pediatric and adult strabismus cases
    • Published research on astigmatism and keratoconus
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
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Ebru Gorgun

  • 4.7 Excellent • 55 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • 22 years specializing in vitreoretinal conditions – Dr. Gorgun combines clinical expertise with academic roles at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

    • Active member of European Vitreoretinal Society and EURETINA
    • Lecturer at Yeditepe University's ophthalmology department
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a leading ophthalmology center
    • Expert in Medical Retina Unit cases
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IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery
$750 - $950
Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,690 - $1,690
LASIK eye surgery
$1,290 - $1,290
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Yusuf Durlu

  • 4.7 Excellent • 55 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Over 40,000 surgical cases – Dr. Durlu brings unmatched expertise in eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

    • Trained at top institutions in Japan and the USA
    • Specialized in ophthalmology with a focus on surgical techniques
    • Recipient of multiple prestigious international awards for research
    • Fluent in English and Japanese for international patients
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IntraLase Laser Eye Surgery
$750 - $950
Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,690 - $1,690
LASIK eye surgery
$1,290 - $1,290
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Jakub Ciecierski

  • 4.2 Good • 91 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Specialist in ophthalmology at KCM Clinic, offering a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for various eye conditions.

    • Performs advanced diagnostic tests like OCT and Fluorescein Angiography
    • Treats a wide spectrum of eye diseases including glaucoma and macular degeneration
    • Provides laser therapy for various eye conditions
    • Expert in managing both common and complex eye disorders
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Retinal detachment surgery
$2,800 - $3,300
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,798 - $1,820
Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$1,730 - $1,730
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Tomasz Gede

  • 4.2 Good • 91 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Dr. Tomasz Gede is a urologist and general surgeon at KCM Clinic in Poland. He is recognized as one of the top operators in the Lower Silesian region. Dr. Gede specializes in treating oncological urology patients and complex diagnostic cases. He works at KCM Clinic, which holds ISO certification and serves 700+ international patients annually.

    • Performs minimally invasive surgeries including laser prostate and kidney procedures.
    • Treats urological conditions such as BPH, urethral strictures, and kidney disease.
    • Specializes in penile prostheses, scrotal surgery, and urinary incontinence.
    • Uses botulinum toxin for bladder treatments and performs endoscopic stone removal.
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Retinal detachment surgery
$2,800 - $3,300
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,798 - $1,820
Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$1,730 - $1,730
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Haluk Talu

  • 4.3 Good • 5 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • 20,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Talu is a leading cataract and refractive surgeon at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital with 25 years of specialized practice.

    • Performs 1,100+ cataract procedures annually with precision techniques
    • Specializes in LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and advanced refractive surgeries
    • Fellowship-trained at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital in France
    • Published 50+ scientific papers on ophthalmology advancements
    • Active member of ASCRS and Turkish ophthalmology societies
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ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
$1,980 - $1,980
IOLs implantation
$5,000 - $5,000
Retinal detachment surgery
$6,450 - $6,450
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Birgi Sönmezer

  • 4.6 Excellent • 7 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya, Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • 900+ strabismus treatments performed – Dr. Sönmezer specializes in ophthalmology with over 32 years of experience.

    • Fellowship-trained in retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Istanbul Okmeydanı
    • Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society (EVRS)
    • Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
    • Specializes in both pediatric and adult strabismus cases
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Elyia Levinger

  • 4.5 Good • 172 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Leading Israeli expert in corneal transplantation and cataract surgery – Dr. Levinger performs high-volume lens and corneal procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Fellowship-trained at Toronto Western Hospital – renowned for advanced ophthalmic techniques
    • Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and Cataract & Refractive Surgery Society
    • Publishes research on astigmatism correction and vision improvement
    • Senior surgeon at multiple top Tel Aviv medical centers
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Keratoplasty
$14,270 - $14,270
Laser eye surgery
$1,500 - $3,500
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Levent Akcay

  • 5 Excellent • 3 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • 55,000+ eye surgeries performed over 26 years – Dr. Akcay is one of Turkey's most experienced ophthalmologists at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

    • Specialized in ophthalmology at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
    • Published 201 scientific papers on eye treatments
    • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society
    • Fluent in English for international patients
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Retinopathy of prematurity surgery (ROP surgery)
$9,110 - $9,110
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$1,400 - $1,400
Vitrectomy
$6,500 - $6,550
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Dicle Hazirolan

  • 4.5 Good • 55 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Prof. Hazirolan specializes in retina and uvea conditions at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, with international training at Berlin's Charité.

    • Over 22 years of experience in ophthalmology
    • Expert in retina diseases and anti-VEGF treatments
    • Published research on pachychoroid neovasculopathy and macular degeneration
    • Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Medical Retina & Uvea sections
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Vitrectomy
$5,500 - $7,000
Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$9,000 - $11,000
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$2,500 - $4,200
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Digdem Begendi

  • 5 Excellent • 58 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Specializes in intraLase and femtosecond laser eye surgery – Dr. Begendi combines precision with research-backed techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Expert in laser iridotomy for vitreous body destruction
    • Published researcher in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals
    • Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
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Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$700 - $900
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Mustafa Kemal Arici

  • 4.5 Good • 55 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
Vitrectomy
$5,500 - $7,000
Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$9,000 - $11,000
Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
$2,500 - $4,200
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Haim Stolovich

  • 4.5 Good • 172 reviews
  • 50 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Head of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Sourasky Medical Center – Dr. Stolovich specializes exclusively in children's eye care.

    • Fellowship-trained in pediatric ophthalmology at the Kresge Institute in Detroit
    • Member of the International Association for the Study/Treatment of Strabismus
    • Published more than 40 scientific papers on pediatric eye diseases
    • Holds the highest qualification category for pediatric ophthalmology in Israel
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Keratoplasty
$14,270 - $14,270
Laser eye surgery
$1,500 - $3,500
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Igal Leibovich

  • 4.5 Good • 172 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Prof. Leibovitch is a distinguished ophthalmologist with multiple awards, including recognition from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He specializes in oculoplastic and orbital surgery.

    • Professor at Tel-Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine
    • Fellowship-trained in oculoplastic surgery at top international institutions
    • Editor and reviewer for leading ophthalmology journals
    • Former Chair of the National Examinations Committee in Ophthalmology
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Keratoplasty
$14,270 - $14,270
Laser eye surgery
$1,500 - $3,500
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Stefan Pieh

  • 4.6 Excellent • 175 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik (WPK)
  • Prof. Stefan Pieh has pioneered corneal and refractive surgery techniques at Wiener Privatklinik, combining decades of academic leadership with clinical precision.

    • Former Head of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
    • Specializes in LASIK, cataract extraction, and corneal transplants
    • Published extensively on visual optics and refractive outcomes
    • Expert in advanced intraocular lens implantation
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Adiel Barak

  • 4.5 Good • 172 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Specializes in laser technology and minimally invasive vitrectomy techniques for faster recovery at Sourasky Medical Center.

    • Graduated from Tel Aviv University and specialized at Sheba Medical Center
    • Further trained in retinal and vitreous diseases at University of California
    • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Israeli Medical Association
    • Focuses on innovative surgical procedures and broad spectrum eye care
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Keratoplasty
$14,270 - $14,270
Laser eye surgery
$1,500 - $3,500
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Regenbogen Michael

  • 4.5 Good • 172 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Specializes in advanced cataract and retinal surgeries with 25 years of experience at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

    • Trained in medical retina at Intercommunity Hospital Centre, France
    • Diploma in Ophthalmology from European School for Advanced Studies
    • Lecturer at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
    • Published 10+ professional papers on ophthalmology
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Keratoplasty
$14,270 - $14,270
Laser eye surgery
$1,500 - $3,500
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Pakpum Pakviwat

  • 4.4 Good • 12 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

    Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

    Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$2,400 - $4,100
LASIK eye surgery
$2,350 - $2,350
Laser eye surgery
$2,190 - $4,400
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