Best Cataract doctors: TOP 267 doctors

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Ihsan Yilmaz

  • 4.5 Good 229 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • 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.

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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,000 - $3,750
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$750 - $1,250
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Özer Kavalcıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

    Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.

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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,251 - $5,064
Vitrectomy
$3,376 - $5,345
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Ponpawee Jindarak

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 18 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Ponpawee Jindarak, M.D.

     

    Ophthalmologist

     

    Graduated (M.D. From)

    Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

    An eye care specialist. Unlike optometrists and opticians, I am a doctors of medicine (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO). I have specialized training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.

    Certificates

    Certificate of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

    International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

     

    Current Positions

    Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

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Dr Veysi

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, CE International Hospital
  • 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

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Haluk Talu

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr. Haluk Talu is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with 19 years in the field. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries. He provides general eye exams and treats cataracts with IOL replacement. He also performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and presbyopia treatments.

    Dr. Talu has written more than 50 scientific articles. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He is dedicated to advancing eye care and maintaining high professional standards.

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Vedat Kaya

  • 4.5 Good 229 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • 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.)

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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,000 - $3,750
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$750 - $1,250
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Ihsanyilmaz

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected retina specialist. He treats retinal detachment, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and performs complex macular surgeries. He has completed hundreds of successful vitreoretinal procedures. Dr. Yilmaz is also skilled in advanced Excimer Laser vision correction, including Lasik, PRK, and No-touch techniques. His work has helped many patients regain clear vision without glasses.

    Dr. Yilmaz trained at the Vance Thompson Vision Center in the U.S. He combines advanced American surgical methods with Turkish medical practice. He holds accreditation from the European Board of Ophthalmology. He also serves on the TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of organizations such as ARVO, AAO, and ASCRS. He is dedicated to academic excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$3,000 - $3,750
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$750 - $1,250
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Nihat Karakaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He is skilled in advanced procedures, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement, and LASIK eye surgery.

    He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya regularly attends international congresses and seminars to stay current in his field. He has performed thousands of surgeries with high patient satisfaction and strong clinical results.

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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,251 - $5,064
Vitrectomy
$3,376 - $5,345
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Theppachai Thammikasakul

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Theppachai Thammikasakul, M.D. Ophthalmologist

     

    Work and Educational Experiences 

     

    Graduated (M.D. From)

    Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

     

    Certificates

    Ophthalmology Certificate, Phramongkutklao Hospital

    Sub-board / Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khonkaen University

     

    Current Position

    Theppachai Thammikasakul is currently working as Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

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Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Current representative Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam

    Former Bright Eye Clinic Busan representative doctor

    Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), performed over 30,000 eyes

    ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification

    Cataract Physiol Certification

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

    Full member of the Korean Cataract and Refractive Society (KSCRS)

    Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

    Full member of the European Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

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Ulrich Schaller

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Germany, Munich, Eye Surgeries Professor Schaller's Private Practice in Eye Clinic of Herzog Carl Theodor-Munich
  • Dr. Ulrich Schaller is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, and ReLEx SMILE. He also treats retinal diseases, including age-related wet macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, and diabetic macular edema.

    Dr. Schaller performs glaucoma surgeries, corneal transplants, and procedures on the tear duct and eyelids. He is skilled in laser eye treatments with Argon and YAG lasers. He has completed many cataract surgeries with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement and multifocal lens implants. His work is known for strong patient outcomes and safety.

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Gokay Gunay

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Alper Agca

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Prof. Dr. Alper Agca is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, LASEK, laser eye surgeries, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants. He has performed over 15,000 surgeries. Dr. Agca is known for his skill and excellent results in refractive and cataract procedures.

    He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. He also served as a board member of the Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery from 2019 to 2020. In 2014, he won second place for Best Poster at the XXXII Congress of the ESCRS. This award highlights his contributions to ophthalmology research and practice.

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Ayse Sevgi Karadag

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Ali Demircan

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Eductaion: 

    2013

    ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES

    2008

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,200 - $1,600
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$1,200 - $1,600
Vitrectomy
$5,000 - $5,500
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Mehmet Murat Oncel

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
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Sezgin Yildizbas

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Chong Gi Von

  • 4.2 Good 7 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
  • Dr. Lim Lei Jun is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist who has been practicing in Malaysia for over 20 years, specializing in fertility, obstetrics, benign gynecological diseases, and pre-invasive gynecology. He is a member of the Malaysian Medical Council and holds an MBBS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (India, 1999) and an MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (UK, 2006). He is fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and English.

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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$716 - $5,014
Femtosecond laser
$1,750 - $1,750
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$716 - $5,014
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Gong Je Seong

  • 4.5 Good 42 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Severance Hospital
  • Ophthalmologist. Specialist in laser vision correction

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Asker Bulut

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Aralık, 1986

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 2004-2010 Undergraduate: ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL DPT.
    • 2010-2015 Specialization in Medicine: RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES
    • 2018-2024: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY SUAM HOSPITAL
    • 2022- Associate Professor: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES

    Case Experience

    • Experience of over 10.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Young Ophthalmologists Unit
    • Turkish Medical Association
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