Best Corneal transplant Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 24

Dr. Anil Kubaloglu has performed over 30,000 eye surgeries at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital. He specializes in cataract removal, keratoconus treatment, and laser vision correction. Dr. Kubaloglu has authored over 100 scientific publications in ophthalmology. He practices at a center certified by TÜV NORD for quality management.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and multifocal lens implants.
• Treats complex corneal conditions and presbyopia using modern surgical techniques.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the ASCRS.
• Fellow of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Associate Professor Ozer trained at Istanbul University and Wills Eye Institute, specializing in complex corneal procedures.

• Completed fellowships in ocular oncology and vitreo-retina surgery
• Published 20+ research papers on corneal treatments
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Active in clinical trials for advanced eye therapies

Dr. Derda Ozer is an ophthalmologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in ocular oncology and surgical retina treatments. Dr. Ozer has published over 35 research papers in journals like Cornea and International Ophthalmology. He focus on imaging and new treatments for vascular eye diseases.

• Completed the ICO-STAAR surgical fellowship in vitreo-retina.
• Treats complex conditions like uveitis, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment.
• Performs vitrectomy, keratoplasty, and cataract surgery with IOL replacement.
• Practice is based at a government-authorized center for international health tourism.

20,000+ surgical cases over 34 years — Prof. Dr. Satici specializes in ophthalmology at his private practice.

• Awarded full professorship at Harran University
• Specialized in ophthalmology from Dicle University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Upholds highest standards of patient care

Dr. Hamdi Er is an ophthalmologist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. He completed fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the Doheny Eye Institute. Dr. Er specializes in retinal transplantation and vision correction surgery. He works at a hospital treating 62,000 eye patients annually.

• Clinical training at University of California San Diego and Baylor College of Medicine.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European VitreoRetinal Society.
• Performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants.
• Specialized in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and keratoplasty.

Op. Dr. Yalçın İşcan is an ophthalmologist. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2005. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2010. He has more than 15 years of specialist experience. He performed thousands of eye surgeries at Batman Regional Hospital between 2011 and 2015. He worked at Private Batman Dünya Hospital from 2015 to 2025.

At Dünya Hospital, he provided care in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive procedures (PRK, LASIK, SMILE, phakic IOL), strabismus, oculoplastics, lacrimal surgery, pterygium, and keratoconus treatments (CXL, ICRS). He helped develop the unit into a regional referral center. Since 2023, he has also practiced two days a week at Pendik Medical Park and Kudret Göz Istanbul. Since 2020, he has been active in R&D. He founded a technopark start-up and built an AI-based red-eye decision support system. He continues to develop ophthalmic software and devices. He has several publications.

Dr. Nesrin Tutas Gunaydin is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She has published over 30 scientific papers in national and international medical journals. Dr. Gunaydin previously served as Chief Assistant at Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal City Hospital. She is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

• Holds a certification in corneal transplantation.
• Certified as an Eye Bank Medical Director.
• Contributed to five medical book chapters, including international publications.
• Translated major clinical texts like Vaughan & Asbury: General Ophthalmology.

Specialist in corneal diseases and keratoplasty at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, with expertise in advanced corneal transplant procedures.

• Trained in ophthalmology at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD)
• Published multiple research papers on corneal diseases and surgeries
• Experienced in both cataract and refractive surgeries
• Performs eyelid and lacrimal system surgeries

Dr. Abdullah Ozkaya is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and laser eye procedures. Dr. Ozkaya has published over 80 articles in international journals. His surgical research has earned more than 500 citations from other medical experts. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high surgical success rates.

• Member of the European Vitreoretinal Society and Turkish Ophthalmology Society.
• Teaches as a faculty member at Aydin University in Istanbul.
• Performs LASIK and macular degeneration surgery alongside complex vitreoretinal repairs.
• Expert in diagnostic tests including slit lamp exams and vision field studies.

Dr. Faruk Eroglu is an ophthalmologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 argon laser procedures. Dr. Eroglu specializes in retinal diseases, cataract surgery, and excimer laser therapy. He trained at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Medicine. His practice focuses on diabetes-related yellow spot treatment and refractive surgery.

• Completed over 5,000 excimer laser treatments and 1,000 cataract surgeries.
• Maintains membership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Member of the European VitreoRetinal Society and the International Ocular Inflammation Society.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility serving 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in corneal diseases and keratoplasty, with expertise honed at leading hospitals in Turkey and Iraq.

• 17 years of experience in ophthalmology, including corneal transplants
• Published multiple research papers on corneal and tear film disorders
• Trained in vitrectomy at Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Prof. Arslan pioneered two original corneal transplant techniques and founded Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank.

• Over 41 years specializing in corneal and anterior segment surgery
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Authored 57 international research papers on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and ESCRS
• Developed the Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation technique

Specializes in corneal transplants with extensive training in ophthalmology, including at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Completed specialized training in cataract and refractive surgery
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Attended ESCRS for advanced surgical techniques

Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu is an eye surgery specialist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals on corneal and retinal treatments. Dr. Urvasizoglu is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Treats corneal conditions using femtosecond laser and phototherapeutic keratectomy.
• Performs glaucoma surgery and 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment.
• Published research on higher-order aberrations after corneal treatments in international journals.
• Completed the TODEM Glaucoma Surgery Skill Transfer Program.

Specialized in corneal transplants with international training at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute – one of the top eye centers globally.

• 34 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained in refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Currently practices at VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital

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.

Prof Yildirim specializes in keratoplasty – both penetrating and lamellar techniques – at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 16 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society

Specializes in corneal transplants with advanced training in ophthalmology and retinal surgery at Gazi University.

• 11 years in ophthalmology with a focus on complex eye surgeries
• Fellowship-trained in vitreo-retinal surgery and medical retina
• Member of multiple prestigious medical institutions
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Specialist in cornea replacement with extensive experience in refractive surgery and cataract treatment at Ophthalmology Clinics Bati Goz.

• Focuses on corneal transplant procedures
• Expert in refractive surgery techniques
• Skilled in advanced cataract treatments