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Yuval Yasur

  • 4.5 Good 166 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor Yuval Yasur specializes in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

    • Expert in cataract surgery and related procedures
    • Professor with extensive academic and clinical background
    • Practices at one of Israel's leading medical centers
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Stefan Sacu

  • 4.6 Excellent 173 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • 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
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Zeynep Alkin

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in cataract surgery with over 29 years of experience 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
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Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$3,750 - $3,500
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Esra Ayhan Tuzcu

  • 4.7 Excellent 11 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Dr. Tuzcu brings over 19 years of experience 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
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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,860 - $2,407
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Darius Aukstikalnis

  • 4.7 Excellent 148 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Darius Aukstikalnis, an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract treatment at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

    • Focused on cataract surgery procedures
    • Skilled in various intraocular lens implantation techniques
    • Practices with modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$1,194.89 - $2,048.38
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Rupert Menapace

  • 4.6 Excellent 173 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • 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
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Pe Chong E

  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
  • 900+ cataract procedures performed – Dr. Pe Chong E is a specialist at BGN Eye Hospital.

    • Experienced ophthalmologist with 1,100+ treatments
    • Specializes in tailored cataract surgery approaches
    • Rated 4.4 by patients for quality care
    • Works with various lens options for optimal results
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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$651.3 - $4,559.1
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$651.3 - $4,559.1
Vitrectomy
$1,953.9 - $2,409.81
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Ali Riza Cenk Celebi

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Acibadem University (2023–2025). He practices at Acibadem Maslak Hospital (2024–2025). He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear in 2016. His clinical work covers glaucoma (MIGS, seton procedures), cornea (limbal stem cell surgery), lacrimal surgery (scarless endoscopic DCR), medical retina (intravitreal injections), myopia control in children, and orbital surgery.

    He earned his MD from Hacettepe University and ranked 3rd in his class. He began his ophthalmology residency after placing 11th in Turkey’s TUS exam. Certifications include ICO Basic and Clinical (2010), FEBO (2015), Turkish Board (2016), Advanced ICO/FICO (2017), and USMLE Step 4. His awards include Acibadem Academic Achievement (2015–2023), Best Presentation (2022), and TOD awards (2022–2023). He has published 58 international articles and 15 books. He holds an MSc in Biological Data Science (GPA 3.94/4.00, top of term) and completed training in AI in Healthcare in 2020.

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Birgi Sönmezer

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • 900+ cataract treatments performed – Dr. Sönmezer brings 32 years of experience of expertise to Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • Specialized in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
    • Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
    • 5-star rated by patients
    • Personally evaluates each treatment plan
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Patchima Chantaren

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, TRSC International Eye and Vision Center
  • Specialized in cornea and refractive surgery with advanced training from Kyoto and London. Dr. Chantaren brings precision to cataract procedures at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

    • Clinical Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from Chulalongkorn University
    • Expertise in LASIK, Presbyond & SMILE techniques
    • Former Instructor at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
    • Honors graduate from Mahidol University
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Femtosecond laser
$3,274.08 - $3,874.82
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,553.18 - $4,355.42
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$2,553.18 - $4,355.42
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Akif Saygin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Specializes in cataract surgery with extensive training in refractive techniques – performs procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Ophthalmology specialist since 2011 with 15 years of experience of experience
    • Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • Completed specialized courses in cataract and refractive surgery
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Jinchul Kim

  • 23 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Jinchul Kim is the Director and Ophthalmologist at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul. He specializes in refractive surgery, including SMILE and laser procedures, and in cataract and IOL surgery with custom lens planning. He earned his M.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed specialist training in ophthalmology at Samsung Seoul Hospital and now serves as a Visiting Professor there. He also received advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

    His achievements include the “Miracle Formula,” the world’s first IOL power calculation program tailored to Asian biometric profiles (patent pending). He holds ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certification. He has been invited to lecture at the IOL Power Club 2025 (first Korean invitee), ASCRS 2025, and ESCRS 2023. His professional memberships include KOS, AAO, APAO, ESCRS, ASCRS, APACRS, KEEDS, and KCLS.

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Digdem Begendi

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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
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Levent Akcay

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • 55,000+ cataract surgeries performed over 26 years of experience – Dr. Akcay brings unmatched experience to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

    • Specialized training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
    • Published 201 scientific papers on ophthalmology
    • Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society
    • Fluent in English for international patients
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Vitrectomy
$10,393 - $10,393
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof Yusuf Yildirim specializes in cataract surgery with expertise in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus at Acıbadem District Hospital.

    • Over 16 years of experience of experience in cataract and refractive surgery
    • Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FICO certification
    • Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
    • Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences
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$3,000 - $3,000
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Yoonjung Jo

  • 19 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Yoon-Jung Jo is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic (Gangnam, Seoul). She earned her MD and completed an ophthalmology residency at Hallym University Medical Center. She later served as a visiting professor and clinical faculty member. She also served as Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic.

    She is a refractive surgery specialist. Her focus includes SMILE, LASIK, and 1:1 customized astigmatism and vision correction. Dr. Jo is a certified ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon. She is an active member of KOS, AAO, APAO, KSCRS, ESCRS, ASCRS, ARVO, KEEDS, and KCLS.

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Erkan Unsal

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • 20,000+ surgical cases over 28 years of experience – Dr. Unsal specializes in cataract procedures at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital İzmir.

    • Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive training at Ege University
    • Published over 50 national and international papers
    • Member of both Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Veysi Oner

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
Vitrectomy
$10,393 - $10,393
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Agon Rrusta

  • 12 years of experience
  • Republic of Kosovo, Prishtina, Italian Eye Hospital
  • 10,000+ successful eye surgeries – Dr. Rrusta specializes in cataract and corneal procedures at Italian Eye Hospital.

    • Over a decade of experience in ophthalmology
    • Trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
    • Member of EURETINA and ESCRS
    • Expert in advanced techniques like Trans PRK
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Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$819.35 - $2,844.97
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$819.35 - $1,706.98
Vitrectomy
$3,413.97 - $5,689.95
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Mehmet Yakin

  • 4.9 Excellent 8 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital
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