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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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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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$734 - $5,138
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$1,750 - $1,750
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$734 - $5,138
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Omer Kamil Dogan

  • 4.4 Good 167 reviews
  • 54 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Ömer Kamil Doğan, M.D. graduated from the School of Medicine of Ankara University and completed his medical specialty education in the Ophthalmology Department. He has authored many papers and performed numerous surgeries, particularly in the fields of Cornea Transplantation and Corneal Diseases. He has also trained and worked at European Eye Hospital, Konya Selcuk University Selcuklu Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Konya Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He has 175 Scientific Publications and 3 Book Chapters.
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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,800 - $4,500
Vitrectomy
$4,000 - $6,000
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$3,050 - $4,250
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Hakan Sivrikaya

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzurum, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English, German, Russian

    Education and Experience

    • 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
    • 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
    • 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

    Case Experience

    • 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009
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$1,860 - $2,407
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Semih Urz

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu is a renowned ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience, having served in various hospitals and completed more than 35,000 surgical cases. He specializes in a wide range of eye diseases and procedures such as ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, LASEK eye surgery, and Vitrectomy among others. He has made significant contributions to ophthalmology through his research, teachings, and publications in respected medical journals. He was awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' in 2018 for the second consecutive year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
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Aylin Koc Akbay

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay is an experienced ophthalmologist. She focuses on treating complex eye diseases and performing eye surgeries. She is skilled in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, as well as ReLEx SMILE, LASEK, and LASIK procedures. Her work has helped many patients achieve better vision.

    Dr. Akbay is a member of respected organizations such as the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. She is known for her expertise and dedication to patient care. Her patients report high satisfaction, and she continues to contribute to advances in ophthalmology.

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Hamdi Er

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is a respected Eye Diseases Specialist with a strong background in ophthalmology. He has published 63 international papers and many national articles. His work shows a clear commitment to research and progress in eye care.

    Dr. Er has completed over 12,000 surgeries. He specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and retina transplantation. He is a member of organizations such as TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS. These memberships highlight his dedication to professional growth and education in his field.

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$10,393 - $10,393
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Yavuz Kamil Bardak

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Yavuz Kamil Bardak is an experienced ophthalmologist. He has performed over 35,000 surgeries. His main areas are cataract surgery with IOL replacement, glaucoma management, and retinal treatments. He is also skilled in general eye exams and advanced retinal procedures.

    Dr. Bardak has published many research papers in national and international journals. He has received several awards, including the Troutman Award and best paper and poster recognitions. He completed his medical degree at Hacettepe University. He received further ophthalmology training at Ankara University and the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

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$3,198 - $6,853
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Ümit Aykan

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Ümit Aykan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on diagnosing and treating cataracts, glaucoma, and related eye conditions. He uses advanced methods, such as Multidiode laser therapy for glaucoma and multifocal lens implants for cataract surgery. These techniques help improve patient results and reduce risks.

    Dr. Aykan has over 30 years of clinical experience. He is a professor and holds several accreditations, including Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). He is an active member of top ophthalmology societies. He has also trained internationally, including at the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco.

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Ferran Mascaró Zamora

  • 4.7 Excellent 420 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Experience

    - Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).

    -Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital

    - Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)

    Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)

    Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.

    Resident Lecturer (since 2006)

    Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.

    Qualification

    Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award

    Ophthalmology specialist via MIR

    Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

    Publications

    Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.

    Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.

    Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.

    Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.

    Scientific societies

    Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.

    Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

    Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008

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Alperen Koc

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Alperen Koc is an Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist with 12 years of experience. He is an expert in various ophthalmic procedures like cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, strabismus surgery, laser iridotomy, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, laser eye surgery, vitrectomy, laser trabeculoplasty, IOLs implantation, transplantation of retina, trabeculotomy, etc.
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Pervin Uygur

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Carlos Vergés Roger

  • 4.7 Excellent 420 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Verges graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1980 and moved to Boston (USA) to conduct basic research in ophthalmology, obtaining a PhD in Biology from Harvard University and defending his doctoral thesis on the mechanisms of tear secretion, which would become the basis for understanding the pathology of dry eye syndrome (thesis presented in Barcelona, ​​1983) and which earned him the National Research Prize (1983).

    Currently, Dr. Carlos Verges carries out his professional activity as the Director of the Ophthalmology Service of the Dexéus University Hospital, together with his entire medical team from the advanced ophthalmology department, where he has a high-quality technological, medical and surgical team.

    His area of ​​interest is focused on the field of cataract and neurophysiological mechanisms of vision, especially in relation to sports.

    Professional experience

    1983-1986 Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain

    1986-1989 Head of the Anterior Segment Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Barcelona Hospital Clinic, Spain.

    1986-1991 Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, ​​Spain.

    1990-1992 Head of Ophthalmology Service, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.

    1989-1999 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Sagrada Familia Clinic, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

    From 2000 to present, President and CEO of the Dr. Carlos Verges Private Foundation.

    2000-2007 Head of the Ophthalmology Department, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

    2007 – present General Director of the “Advanced Ophthalmology Department Dr. Verges”, Barcelona, ​​Spain.

    2018-present President and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. University Hospital Dexeus Quironsalud. Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

    Awards :

    - National Research Prize 1984. Ministry of Education and Science: "The mechanism of tear secretion. The importance of beta-adrenergic receptors in the lacrimation of the lacrimal glands."

    - National Prize for the best doctoral dissertation, Shibre Medal, 1984 "Personal contribution to the study of labial secretion. Determination of beta-adrenergic receptors in tear cells"

    - National Pharmaceutical Industry Award 1987: "Treatment of immunological rejection in corneal transplantation using cyclosporine A."

    - American Society of Implant Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Award for the best scientific video presented at the annual conference: "Pseudo-Real Housing". First Prize. Seattle, USA, April 1999.

    - Award for the most important technical innovation of 1999 from the Spanish Society.

    Implantation-refractive surgery. Speaking at the National Congress held in Madrid 1999.

    - 2000 Best Scientific Contribution Award "Laser Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy" presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, AAO - Dallas, USA, October 2000.

    - Best Paper Award for “GDx Analysis of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness after LASIK” presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, ASCRS, May 2004, San Diego, USA.

    - Finalist for the King Jaume I Prize for Basic Research, 2005, sponsored by the Board of Trustees of the Generalitat of Valencia and the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Research.

    - Surgical Technical Video Award: "MICS under Vision ICL, The Hook Technique"

    Presented at the IX International Congress of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, May/June 2006, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

    Membership in scientific societies

    Member of the Executive Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

    Member of the editorial board of Ophthalmology Times. Europe.

    Member of the editorial board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (USA).

    Member of the Editorial Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today Europe.

    Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).

    Scientific reviewer of the journal: Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery and Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.

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Dr Duygu Tez

  • 4.8 Excellent 189 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Adem and Havva Medical Center
  • Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

    Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

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Stefan Pieh

  • 4.6 Excellent 147 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Professor Dr. Stefan Pieh is a leading Austrian ophthalmologist. He specializes in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Pieh leads the Eye Refractive Surgery Center at Vienna Private Clinic. He also teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. He has performed thousands of procedures to correct myopia and hyperopia. He uses excimer lasers and implantable lenses for these treatments.

    Dr. Pieh is known for his research on intraocular lens image quality. He has worked at the cornea department of Vienna General Hospital since 1998. He is an honorary member of several major ophthalmological societies, including ESCRS and ASCRS. These memberships highlight his international reputation and expertise.

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Rupert Menapace

  • 4.6 Excellent 147 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Rupert Menapace is a leading ophthalmologist and professor at Vienna Medical University. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment, and anterior segment reconstruction. He leads the University Hospital of Ophthalmology and Optometry and directs the institute for artificial lens implantation.

    Expertscape.com ranks Dr. Menapace among the world’s top five cataract specialists. He pioneered minimally invasive cataract microsurgery and advanced lens implantation methods. Dr. Menapace holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree and is a diplomate of the European Association of Ophthalmologists. He has over 30 years of surgical experience and has published many scientific papers.

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Cafer Tanriverdi

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzincan, 1981

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
    • 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
    • 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
    • 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
    • 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

    Case Experience

    • He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association

    Awards

    • Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019
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Ebru Gorgun

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Birthplace and Date

    Ankara, 1975

    Foreign Languages

    English

    Education and Experience

    1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

    2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

    2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

    Case Experience

    13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

    Associations Membership

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

    European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

    European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

    International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

    European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

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Bozkurt Sener

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
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Levent Ersan

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Samsun, 1959

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

    Case Experience

    • Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

    Memberships

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
    • ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
    • AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

    Seminars

    • -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

    Awards

    • TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

    Scientific Studies

    • Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

    National Publications

    • The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma
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