Page 5 - Best ophthalmologists in Turkey: TOP 267 doctors

Professor Zeynep Alkin specializes in retinal conditions with advanced training at USC's Doheny Eye Institute – one of America's top eye centers.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 29 years of experience of experience
• Expert in vitreoretinal surgery and advanced retinal imaging
• Published 50+ research papers on macular diseases
• Professor at Biruni University's ophthalmology department

Prof Yusuf Yildirim has performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries and specializes in advanced corneal and refractive procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FICO certification
• Expert in keratoplasty techniques including PK, DALK, and DMEK
• Professor and clinical educator at Istanbul Medipol University
• Published 84 peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmology

Harvard-trained glaucoma specialist and associate professor at Acıbadem University, with multiple academic awards and 58 international publications.

• Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary for advanced glaucoma care
• Expert in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and scarless endoscopic procedures
• Active member of the European Glaucoma Society and World Glaucoma Association
• Specializes in corneal diseases, pediatric myopia control, and complex orbital surgeries
• Recipient of 10+ academic achievement awards from Acıbadem University

Prof. Türkçüoğlu trained at Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute – a global leader in ophthalmology. He specializes in complex vitreoretinal procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Professor at Biruni University in Istanbul
• Performed 900+ ophthalmic procedures
• Specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal care

Published 24+ peer-reviewed ophthalmology studies – Dr. Akdemir specializes in advanced corneal and cataract procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Expert in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) techniques
• Published research on keratoconus biomechanics and treatment outcomes
• Presented findings at international ophthalmology conferences

92,000+ surgeries performed – Dr. Karakaya brings extensive experience in cataract procedures at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• Skilled in advanced intraocular lens (IOL) replacement techniques
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
• Regular participant in international ophthalmic seminars

Specializes in cataract and refractive surgery with ESCRS training – Dr. Saygin brings precision techniques to VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 15 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in diabetic macular edema and laser treatments
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed specialized courses in advanced cataract techniques

10,000+ surgical cases – Dr. Gokce specializes in advanced keratoconus and refractive eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Associate Professor with extensive training in corneal and refractive surgery
• Certified in multiple advanced laser techniques including SMILE and Femto-LASIK
• Expert in corneal transplantation and femtolaser treatments for keratoconus
• Completed specialized courses in oculoplasty and strabismus surgery

Dr. Ertan Sunay specializes in advanced corneal and refractive surgeries at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics – trained at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.

• Certified in 16+ advanced techniques like Corneal Cross-Linking and PresbyMAX
• Active member of AAO, ESCRS, and EURETINA – top ophthalmology societies
• Regular speaker at international ophthalmology congresses since 2006
• Expert in customized wavefront-guided laser procedures

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Kilic specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

• Fellowship-trained in Germany for cornea and refractive surgery
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds multiple International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and refractive surgery

Dr. Tuğrul Akın specializes in advanced laser eye surgery and corneal treatments at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics with training from Ankara University and Gülhane Military Medical Academy.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Focuses on precision vision correction techniques
• Trained at one of Turkey's top military medical academies

20,000+ surgical cases over 28 years of experience – Dr. Unsal specializes in cataract and refractive surgeries at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital İzmir.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist trained at Ege University
• Published over 50 national and international research papers
• Active member of both Turkish and American ophthalmology societies
• Specializes in advanced techniques like ReLEx SMILE and LASEK

Dr. Yucel Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He has performed over 30,000 surgeries and authored 20 national and international publications.

He earned his medical degree at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2011). He trained at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He then worked at Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital (2016–2022).

Language: English.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.