Best Cataract surgery (both eyes) doctors in Istanbul: TOP 31 doctors

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Faruk Eroglu
  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (both eyes)
  • 4.5 Good 156 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Faruk EROĞLU graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his specialty education there. He has extensive experience in Retinal Diseases, Cataract Surgery, Retractive Surgery, Excimer Laser Therapy, Diabetes and Yellow Spot Treatment and Intraocular Lens Applications. He has successfully performed over 10,000 Argon Lasers, over 5,000 Excimer Lasers and over 1,000 Cataract Surgery surgeries. He is a member of various professional organizations and has been serving his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Eye Health and Diseases Department since 2005.

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Remzi Karadag
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • The doctor graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey and completed his internship at Numune scientific research hospital in Ankara. He also had a specialization in Cornea Department of Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA. He is a member of several organizations such as Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS and Turkish Medical Association.

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Fırat Helvacıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an ophthalmologist with extensive education from Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Marmara University School of Medicine, and Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. He is a member of several organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO, and has passed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams. He regularly participates in international seminars and congresses, such as the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology, and Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractivite Surgery.

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Hamdi Er
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  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is an Eye Diseases Specialist with an extensive research record in ophthalmology, including 63 international and numerous national publications. He has performed over 12,000 surgical procedures such as Cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and Transplantation of retina. He is an active member of several professional societies including TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS.
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Ertan Sunay
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. X has a strong educational background, with a degree from Istanbul University School of Medicine, and post-graduate education from ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. He is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Dr. X is also certified in multiple procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs Surgery, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application. He has attended multiple seminars and international congresses, such as the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists.

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Sutan Kaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. X is a medical doctor with a degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Turkey and has experience from İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital, Turkey. They are a member of the DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS and have certificates in LASIK Application, Presbyopia Correction with Multifocal Intraocular Lenses, Scleral fixation techniques, Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking, Femtosecond Applications for Anterior Segment Surgery and Corneal Topography Analyzing.

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Peykan Türkçüoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Doctor is a professor with higher and career education in Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Turkey. He has experience as an ophthalmologist in several hospitals and also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institue, Vitreoretinal and Medical Retinal Department. Currently works at Veni Vidi Göz eye hospital.

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Ihsan Yilmaz
  • 4.5 Good 226 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a distinguished ophthalmologist with over twenty years of experience, specializing in retinal diseases and vision correction surgery. His expertise includes retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK eye surgery. Dr. Yilmaz has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology, with over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports published in professional journals.
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Özer Kavalcıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Doctor graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School, Turkey, and is a member of AAO, ASCRS and ESCRS. Has attended several international conferences including Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Congress of the European Glaucoma Society, World Glaucoma Congress, Pan-European Symposium for Ophthalmology, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.

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Nihat Karakaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He has professional memberships in organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya has attended numerous professional meetings, seminars, and congresses, and has performed a variety of surgical procedures including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with IOL replacement, and LASIK eye surgery among others.
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Derda Ozer
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Medical interests:

    • 1. Ocular Oncology

    • 2. Surgical Retina

    • 3. Uveitis

    • 4. Medical Retina

    • 5. Cataract

    Education:

    • 1. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2004-2010

    • 2. Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology 2011-2016

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus

    • 1st Hakkari State Hospital

    • 2. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Medicine

    • 3. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

    Research & Publications:

    Dr. Derda Ozer has worked on 5 major research projects in ophthalmology, including studies on uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal conditions. He has helped test new treatments for inflammatory and vascular eye diseases in clinical trials.

    Dr. Ozer has also published over 35 research papers in esteemed journals such as Cornea and International Ophthalmology. His work focuses on advanced imaging techniques, long-term outcome studies, and evaluations of innovative treatments.

    Memberships:

    • 1st Turkish Ophthalmology Association

    • 2nd Turkish Medical Association

    Awards:

    • 1. ICO-STAAR Surgical Three-Month Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina

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Levent Ersan
  • 4.3 Good 25 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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Ali Demircan
  • 5 Excellent 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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Mustafa Ozsutcu
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2022 - 2023

    Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex

    2010 - 2010

    Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 - 2010

    Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

    2001 - 2011

    Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

    2001 - 2011

    Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital

    2000 - 2001

    Edirne Regional Hospital

    2000 - 2001

    Edirne Regional Hospital

     

    Education

     

    2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology

    2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

    1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine

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Faruk Kaya
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Education

    2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

    2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

    1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

    1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

     

    Publications

    A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 38(8)
    • Pages: 717-722
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

    Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

    • Author: Kaya Faruk
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 40(10)
    • Pages: 832-838
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

    Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 41(9)
    • Pages: 809-813
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

    Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

    Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

    Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

    • Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
    • Year: 2014
    • Volume: 7(4)
    • Pages: 686-688

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

    Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

    B. Book Chapters:

    Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
    • Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Publisher: Springer
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 163-169
    • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

    Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

    • Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
    • Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
    • Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 107-114
    • DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10
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Omer Kocabiyik
  • 4.5 Good 156 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Ömer Kocabıyık has completed his specialization in the Department of Ophthalmology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in 2016. He performed many cataract operations at Merzifon State Hospital and at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic. He also performs blepharoplasty (eyelid) and excimer laser treatment of refractive errors (hypermetropia, astigmatism, myopia). He diagnoses, treats and monitors medical and glaucoma diseases. His papers were published at the 2012/2013/2015/2017 Ophthalmology National Congresses.

     

    FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

    Retina

    glaucoma

    Cornea

    Refractive Surgery

    Cataract

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Digdem Begendi
  • 5 Excellent 32 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Digdem Begendi is an ophthalmologist who specializes in procedures such as cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK eye surgery, and strabismus treatment among others. She has published articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
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Dr Duygu Tez
  • 4.8 Excellent 181 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Adem and Havva Medical Center
  • Dr. Duygu Tez is a specialized ophthalmologist with extensive experience in a variety of procedures, including cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. Her publications in international and national peer-reviewed journals highlight her contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
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Vedat Kaya
  • 4.5 Good 226 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Cornea 

    Anterior Segment Surgery 

    Retractive Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    Private Practice 

    Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 

    Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University 

    Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Eye Diseases

    Research and Publications 

    International papers: 30 

    National papers: 30+ 

    Book in Turkish : 1 (Wavefront and topography based laser) 

    Book Chapters: numerous 

    Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 

    The Cornea (reviewer.)

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Belma Karini
  • 4.5 Good 226 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Fields of Interest 

    Glaucoma 

    Cornea 

    Cataract and Refractive Surgery 

    Education 

    Marmara University Faculty of Medicine ( 2006-2012 ) 

    Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Ophthalmology Residency (2013-2017) 

    Istanbul University Certificate of Experimental Animal Use ( 2015 ) 

    International Council of Ophthalmology Visual Sciences ( 2015 ) 

    Pediatric Glaucoma Training at Bratislava National Institute of Children’s Diseases ( 2022 ) 

    Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology ( FEBO 2022 ) 

    Experiences 

    Istanbul Training and Research Hospital 

    Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital 

    Memorial Şişli Hospital

    Liv Ulus Hospital 

    Memberships 

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association 

    Turkish Medical Association 

    American Academy of Ophthalmology ( AAO ) 

    European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) 

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