Keratoconus Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

Dr. med. Kadir Kocadag is a German board-certified ophthalmologist. He trained at the University of Duisburg-Essen and the University Eye Hospital Essen under Prof. Bornfeld and Prof. Steuhl. He held a senior clinical role focused on macular and retinal disease and ocular tumors. He is experienced in refractive surgery and ophthalmic laser treatments.

He served as a consultant at Elisabeth Hospital Essen. Since 2015 he has practiced in Solingen and Cologne and also consults at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. His doctoral work studied episcleral venous pressure in endocrine orbitopathy. He presents at major German ophthalmology meetings and is a member of AAO, ESCRS, DOG, ARVO, and OOG.

Over 20,000 surgical cases performed in 28 years – Dr. Unsal brings vast expertise to keratoconus treatment at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital in Izmir.

• Specialized in eye diseases at Ege University
• Published more than 50 national and international papers
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and AAO
• Holds an associate position at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gokay Gunay brings extensive expertise in eye care at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Specialized in ophthalmology at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Part of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association

Prof. Husnu Guzel has performed over 15,000 eye surgeries in his 37-year career, specializing in complex ophthalmological cases at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine
• Published more than 100 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Specialized in eye surgery since 1980
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Sacu specializes in retinal and macular diseases at Vienna General Hospital (AKH), with extensive research in genetic therapies for inherited retinal conditions.

• Over 32 years of clinical and academic experience
• Expert in modern cataract and retinal surgery
• Key researcher in novel treatments for retinal dystrophies
• Recipient of Theodor-Koerner Science Price
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Professor Michael Georgopoulos specializes in complex vitreoretinal surgery at Döbling Private Hospital, with a focus on macular and retinal conditions.

• Senior Consultant in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in pre- and postoperative examinations using high-resolution optical coherence tomography
• Conducts clinical studies on vitreoretinal surgical techniques
• Performs combined cataract and retinal surgeries

Dr. Jacob Peer is a Cardiothoracic specialist with 51 years of experience, focused on thoracic surgery at Ichilov Medical Center.

• Trained in thoracoscopic advanced lung surgery at Cedars-Sinai Hospital
• Chief of Thoracic Surgery Department at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
• Author of 20+ articles on lung cancer and thoracic surgery

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Specializes in keratoconus treatment at Quirónsalud Marbella, with a focus on advanced corneal procedures.

• Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Malaga
• Specialist in Ophthalmology at University Hospital Torrecardenas
• Master of Clinical Ophthalmology from University CEU-Cardenal Herrera
• Treats a wide range of eye conditions, including keratoconus