Best Cataract surgery (one eye) doctors in Istanbul: TOP 61 doctors

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Faruk Eroglu
  • 4.5 Good 144 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,800 - $4,500
Remzi Karadag
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 23 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,086 - $4,693
Ihsanyilmaz
  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Medical Fields of Interest: 

    Retina Diseases 

    Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Vascular Obstructions 

    Yellow Spot Disease (Macular Degeneration), SSRP 

    Intraocular (intravitreal) Injection 

    Vitreoretinal Surgery 

    Retinal Detachment 

    Macular Surgeries (Epiretinal Membrane, Macular Hole, VMT) 

    Intraocular Hemorrhages 

    Cataracts 

    Smart lens, toric lens 

    Excimer Laser Treatments 

    Lasik 

    No-touch, PRK

    Education: 

    Uludag University, Bursa 

    Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

    Vance Thompson Vision Center, SD, USA 

    Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

    Experience: 

    Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 

    Yeni Yuzyil University Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul 

    Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Istanbul

    Memberships: 

    Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOA) 

    TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board Membership 

    TOA Medical Retina Unit Membership 

    Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society (TROS) 

    European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) 

    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 

    Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 

    Istanbul Medical Chamber (IMC)

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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$750 - $1,250
Prof Yusuf Yildirim
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Areas of Expertise and Interest:

    • Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

    Education:

    • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

    Professional and Observational Experience:

    • Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
    • Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
    • Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
    • Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
    • Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

    International Diplomas:

    • European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

    Certificates:

    • Basic Good Clinical Practices
    • Advanced Good Clinical Practices

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Society
      • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
      • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
      • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$3,000 - $3,000
Ertan Sunay
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 37 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,086 - $4,693
Ihsan Yilmaz
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 27 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$750 - $1,250

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Fırat Helvacıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 21 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,086 - $4,693
Baha Toygar
  • 4.3 Good 22 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Baha Toygar is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years of service, and over 30,000 surgical cases. His expertise includes LASEK eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, and more. He is a member of several prestigious ophthalmological societies and has served as a moderator for an ESCRS Satellite Symposium.
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Sutan Kaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 20 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,086 - $4,693
Digdem Begendi
  • 5 Excellent 28 reviews
  • 9 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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Semih Urvasizoglu
  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (one eye)
  • 4.7 Excellent 39 reviews
  • 12 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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Peykan Türkçüoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 25 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,086 - $4,693
Ugur Yayla
  • New
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • EDUCATION:

    2015

    Uludag University, Ophthalmology

    2008

    Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine

    2001

    Kırıkkale Science High School, Numerical

    EXPERIENCE:

    2019 Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Ophthalmology (Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship)

    2016 SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH (Retinopathy of Prematurity Fellowship)/

    2015 - 2023 Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital

    2023 - Medipol University Pendik Hospital

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Anil Kubaloglu
  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (one eye)
  • 4.3 Good 22 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Anil Kubaloglu is a seasoned ophthalmologist with over 23 years of experience, having performed over 30,000 eye surgeries. He specializes in general eye examinations, cataract, keratoconus, cornea, laser, and presbyopia treatments. Dr. Kubaloglu is also an active contributor in the field with over 100 scientific publications.
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Fevzi Akkan
  • 4.3 Good 22 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an eye diseases specialist with a notable background in medical education and practice. He excels in several treatment areas, including general eye examinations, cataract surgery, and the management of refractive errors and presbyopia. Dr. Akkan is known for his innovative work in managing and performing the first bionic eye surgery in Turkey, an achievement that earned him the TOD - Best Surgical Video Award in 2016.
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Ugur Tunc
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education and Training:

    • 9/2009 - 7/2016: MD, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
    • 3/2017 - 5/2021: Ophthalmology Residency, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 2/2023 - 12/2023: Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, USA

    Professional Experience:

    • 8/2016 - 2/2017: Staff, Silivri State Hospital, Emergency Department, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 7/2021 - 2/2023: Ophthalmologist, Eyupsultan State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 2/2023 - 5/2023: Ophthalmologist, New Century University, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
    • 5/2023 - Present: Ophthalmologist, Medipol Acibadem Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$3,000 - $3,000
Özer Kavalcıoğlu
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 27 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,086 - $4,693
Levent Akcay
  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Curriculum Vitae

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Manisa, 1965

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Uludağ University, School of Medicine
    • Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital (Specialization Training)

    Number of scientific publications and articles

    • 201

    Case Experience

    • Experience with more than 55,000 surgical cases during 32 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
    • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • Society of Fenerbahçe Fans
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Belma Karini
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 24 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$750 - $1,250
Nihat Karakaya
  • 4.9 Excellent 22 reviews
  • 27 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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Cataract surgery (one eye)
$2,086 - $4,693
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