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Nabil Ragaei Kamel

  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Marbella, Quirónsalud Marbella
  • Dr. Nabil Ragaei Kamel is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with a diverse scope of expertise in eye care. He performs over 3600 surgeries annually, utilizing cutting-edge technology for all-laser eye surgeries. This approach ensures safe, effective, and quick recovery for patients. His remarkable contributions to the field of ophthalmology have earned him the accolade of Physician of the Year.

    Operations provided

    • Botox injections
    • Laser trabeculoplasty
    • Vitrectomy
    • LASIK eye surgery
    • Laser eye surgery
    • IOLs implantation
    • Strabismus surgery
    • Cataract surgery (one eye)
    • ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
    • Laser iridotomy
    • Trabeculotomy
    • LASEK eye surgery
    • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
    • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

    Awards

    • Physician of the Year in Ophthalmology
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Sutan Kaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • 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.

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$2,113 - $5,048
Vitrectomy
$3,522 - $5,576
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Pichit Naripthaphan

  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • 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
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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,641 - $4,505
Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$5,282 - $9,010
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$2,641 - $4,505
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Peykan Türkçüoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • 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.

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$3,522 - $5,576
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Yasar Dag

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • 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

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Özer Kavalcıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 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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$2,113 - $5,048
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$3,522 - $5,576
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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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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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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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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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Kaan Okan Erdem

  • 4.1 Good 14 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
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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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Haluk Talu

  • 4.5 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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Pe Chong E

  • 4.1 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
  • Ophthalmologist, specialist in cataract treatment

Femtosecond laser
$1,750 - $1,750
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$724 - $5,068
Vitrectomy
$2,172 - $2,679
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Ali Demircan

  • 4.5 Good 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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Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz

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

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Yozgat, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1986-1992: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara
    • 1992- 1996: Ophthalmology Specialization Education / S.B. Ankara Hospital / Ankara

    Case Experience

    • She has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 30 years and has experience of over 30.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • AKÖZ: S.B. Ankara Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic Association / Ankara
    • T.O.D: Turkish Ophthalmology Association / Ankara
    • A.A.O: American Academy of Ophthalmology- International member /P.A., U.S.A.
    • E.S.C.R.S: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • I.S.R.S: International Society of Refractive Surgery

    Certificates

    • INTACS Corneal Implants Certified surgeon
    • Intra Lase Usage Certificate
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Asker Bulut

  • 4.5 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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Chong Gi Von

  • 4.1 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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Femtosecond laser
$1,750 - $1,750
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$724 - $5,068
Vitrectomy
$2,172 - $2,679
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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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