Page 3 - Best Cataract doctors in Turkey: TOP 160 doctors

900+ cataract treatments performed – Dr. Sönmezer brings 32 years of experience of expertise to Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in retina and vitreoretinal surgery
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• 5-star rated by patients
• Personally evaluates each treatment plan

Specializes in cataract surgery with extensive training in refractive techniques – performs procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Ophthalmology specialist since 2011 with 15 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Completed specialized courses in cataract and refractive surgery

Specializes in intraLase laser eye surgery and femtosecond laser procedures – advanced techniques for cataract treatment at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Graduated from Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Akdeniz University
• Published research in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals

Prof Yusuf Yildirim specializes in cataract surgery with expertise in corneal biomechanics and keratoconus at Acıbadem District Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in cataract and refractive surgery
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma and FICO certification
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
• Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences

Dr. Matben Volkan is an ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of practice. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries.

He graduated from Ege University School of Medicine (1986–1992). He completed his ophthalmology specialization at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (1992–1996).

Professional memberships: TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery). Language: English.

55,000+ cataract surgeries performed over 26 years of experience – Dr. Akcay brings unmatched experience to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Specialized training at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Published 201 scientific papers on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society
• Fluent in English for international patients

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Kilic brings extensive experience to cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmir.

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

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

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive training at Ege University
• Published over 50 national and international papers
• Member of both Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmology

35 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology – Dr. Cagil specializes in cataract treatments at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive surgical expertise
• Focuses on precise and effective cataract removal techniques
• Trusted by patients for decades of reliable eye care

Dr. Yayla specializes in cataract surgery with a strong background in ophthalmology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Uludag University in ophthalmology
• Completed Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Medical Retina Fellowship at Gazi University
• Fellowship in Retinopathy of Prematurity at SBÜ Zekai Tahir Burak EAH
• Over 11 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology

Specialized phaco surgery expert trained at Miami Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute – a leader in cataract treatments. Now at VM MedicalPark Pendik Hospital.

• 34 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology
• Fellowship-trained in refractive surgery at Moscow University Eye Institute
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Performs advanced techniques for better visual outcomes

Prof. Osman Sevki Arslan pioneered the Arslan closed cornea technique for cataract surgery and heads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founder of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Authored 57 international journal articles on ophthalmology
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• Developed two original surgical techniques

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.

Dr. Ugur Tunc specializes in cataract surgery with advanced training from Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute.

• Completed ophthalmology residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital
• Research fellowship focused on cutting-edge eye treatments
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem Hospital in Istanbul
• Member of the Eye Diseases Department with specialized expertise

Dr. Ender specializes in cataract surgery, with years of experience at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained in ophthalmology at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Published research on cornea and anterior chamber morphologic changes
• Expert in keratoplasty and related surgical techniques

Dr. Ozsutcu brings over 26 years of experience of ophthalmology experience, specializing in cataract procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Selçuk University's Ophthalmology Department
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University
• Practiced at Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in advanced cataract surgical techniques

Specializes in cataract and general ophthalmology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology cases.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Published research on innovative trabeculectomy techniques
• Experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine