Cataract Doctors Abroad — Page 3

20,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Talu specializes in ophthalmic surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, with 25 years of focused practice.

• Published 50+ scientific papers on ophthalmology advances
• Fellowship-trained at Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital
• Member of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Performs 1,100+ cataract procedures with precision techniques

Univ. Prof. Dr. Rupert Menapace is a pioneer in cataract and IOL surgery, setting global standards in modern eye surgery.

• Decades of experience refining phacoemulsification techniques
• Professor of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
• Authored hundreds of scientific publications on IOL design
• Senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik and Vienna General Hospital

Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Sacu is a leading ophthalmologist specializing in complex cataract and vitreoretinal surgery at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Over two decades of experience in cataract and retinal surgery
• Professor of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specialized in advanced techniques like macular hole repair
• Authored numerous publications on retinal imaging and surgery
• Trains next-generation ophthalmic surgeons

Dr. Duygu Tez brings specialized expertise in ophthalmology with years of focused training and practice.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Trained at New York University Mount Sinai Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

30,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Baha Toygar is a leading cataract specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 30 years of experience in ophthalmology
• International instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founder of the Black Sea Ophthalmological Society

27,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Sam brings extensive expertise to cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• 22 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained in Artisan Iris and Claw Lens techniques
• Board member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association's Antalya branch
• Published 10+ international scientific papers
• Instructor for live surgery demonstrations

1,100+ cataract procedures performed – Dr. Uygur brings nearly three decades of expertise to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• 32 years specializing in ophthalmology
• Focuses exclusively on eye conditions
• Practices at Turkey's leading eye hospital

Dr. Levinger is a leading Israeli expert in corneal transplantation and cataract surgery. He works at the prestigious Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

• Performed numerous lens transplantations and complex eye surgeries
• Completed a prestigious Post Doctoral Fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Also a senior surgeon at Einayim and Atidim Medical Centers in Tel Aviv
• Publishes scientific research on advanced techniques for astigmatism correction

1,100+ eye treatments performed – Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay brings extensive experience to cataract care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 15 years specializing in ophthalmology
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at Marmara University's ophthalmology department
• Affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Specializes in intraLase laser eye surgery and femtosecond laser procedures – advanced techniques for cataract treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
• Published research in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals

5,000+ surgical cases over 23 years – Dr. Coskun specializes in cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• Trained at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Published more than 30 scientific papers on ophthalmology
• Member of AAO, EVRS, and Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Fluent in English, Serbian, and Albanian for international patients

Prof. Osman Sevki Arslan pioneered the Arslan closed cornea technique for cataract surgery and heads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Authored 57 international journal articles on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Developed two original surgical techniques

20,000+ surgical cases over 21 years – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi specializes in cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive surgical experience
• Recipient of ASCRS award for best oral presentation in 2019
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University

Dr. Tuzcu brings over 19 years of specialized ophthalmology experience, with a strong focus on cataract procedures.

• Graduated in the top 3 of her medical class at Cumhuriyet University
• Published over 50 scientific papers in ophthalmology
• Trained in refractive surgery and phaco techniques
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Specialized in corneal and refractive surgery – Dr. Theppachai brings precision and expertise to cataract treatments at Intrarat Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive training in cataract procedures
• Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khonkaen University
• Graduate of Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Professor Anat Loewenstein is a specialist in ophthalmology at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Specializes in advanced cataract surgical techniques
• Holds a professorship in ophthalmology
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

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).

Over 25 years of experience in cataract surgery – Dr. Regenbogen specializes in advanced eye procedures at Tel Aviv Medical Center.

• Trained in medical retina at Intercommunity Hospital Centre in France
• Diploma in Ophthalmology from European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology
• Lecturer at Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Published 10 professional papers on ophthalmology

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in cataract surgery with over 29 years of experience, including advanced training at Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in retinal conditions
• Research fellow at prestigious Doheny Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Society's Surgical Retinal Board
• Professor at Biruni University's Medicana International Istanbul Hospital

Dr. Ahmad Abdullayev is an ophthalmologist. He provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye diseases.

He performs cataract surgery with monofocal, EDOF, and trifocal lenses. He also performs secondary lens placement. He offers excimer laser vision correction, including Femto-LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. He provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma. He treats retinal diseases with medical therapy. He performs strabismus surgery. He manages corneal diseases, including keratoplasty and keratoconus cross-linking. He treats uveitis. He performs lacrimal pathway procedures, including DSR operation and pediatric probing.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, General Medicine (2004–2010). Ankara University, Department of Eye Diseases, specialist training (2011–2015).