Best Strabismus surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 52 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Satici is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 31 years in the field. He specializes in various eye surgeries and has performed more than 20,000 procedures. Each year, he completes over 1,000 successful surgeries, showing his skill and dedication.

Dr. Satici became an Associate Professor in 2002. In 2009, he was promoted to full Professor at Harran University. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. His memberships reflect his commitment to professional growth and medical progress.

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

Over 10,000 Argon Laser procedures performed – Dr. Faruk Eroglu specializes in advanced eye surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 15+ years of experience in retinal diseases and cataract surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of multiple prestigious ophthalmology societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Expert in Excimer Laser Therapy and strabismus correction

• Dr. Senay Yilmaz specializes in strabismus surgery, using adjustable suture techniques.
• International training includes presenting research in Mykonos, Greece.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology (TOD).
• Authored 3 publications, making important contributions to ophthalmology research.
• Graduated and specialized at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine.

• Specializes in strabismus surgery using adjustable sutures for precise alignment.
• Trained internationally in countries such as France, Portugal, the UK, and the USA.
• Member of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
• Passed the ICO Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams.
• Participated in the Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology.

• Dr. Ertan Sunay uses adjustable sutures and botulinum toxin for strabismus surgery.
• Received post-graduate education at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Turkish Ophthalmological Association.
• Certified in advanced surgical techniques and eye analysis.
• Attended a Pediatric Ophthalmology seminar in Zurich.

• Uses adjustable sutures and less invasive techniques for strabismus surgery.
• Trained in Turkey, gaining extensive experience in eye procedures.
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), ensuring high standards in eye surgery.
• Certified in scleral fixation techniques, enhancing precision in eye alignment.
• Performed over 45,000 surgeries, showcasing extensive surgical experience.

• Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu specializes in strabismus surgery using adjustable sutures and minimally invasive techniques.
• Completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the USA, which improved his surgical skills.
• Holds a medical degree from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey.
• Licensed ophthalmologist with extensive international training in the USA and Turkey.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.

Specialist in strabismus surgery with training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital – dedicated to precision eye alignment procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Completed ophthalmology specialization in 2011
• Extensive experience in various state and training hospitals
• Active participant in ESCRS and TOD congresses
• Specialization thesis on diabetic macular edema treatments
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He is skilled in advanced procedures, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement, and LASIK eye surgery.

He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya regularly attends international congresses and seminars to stay current in his field. He has performed thousands of surgeries with high patient satisfaction and strong clinical results.

Specializes in strabismus surgery with a focus on pediatric cases – Dr. Dag has published research on infantile esotropia techniques.

• 14 years of ophthalmology experience, including strabismus surgery
• Published studies on slanted medial rectus recession for convergence excess esotropia
• Trained at Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Place and Date of Birth

• Merzifon, 1972

Language Skills

• English

Education and Experience

• Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine (English)1996
• Okmeydanı Education Research 2000
• Malatya SSK Regional Hospital 2004
• Bucak State Hospital 2009
• Antalya Medical Park Hospital 2009-2023

Membership

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya, Antalya Branch Board of Directors

Certificates

• Artisan Iris
• Claw Lens Application
• EVRS Vitroretinal Surgery Applications
• iSCRS
• AAO

Seminars

• Turkish Ophthalmology Association Konya Live Surgery 2012
• Turkish Ophthalmology Association National Congress Live Surgery 2014
• TOD Congress Antalya Oculoplasty Moderation 2015
• TOD Winter Symposium Strabismus Moderation 2016
• Family Physicians Association Eye Examination Seminars 2017-2018
• Flight Physicians Association Eye Seminars 2019

Case Experience

• Experience of over 27.000 surgical cases

Number of Scientific Publications

• Over 20 international and national oral notifications
• Live surgery instructor
• More than 10 national and international scientific publications

Prof. Arslan is a leading ophthalmologist known for developing original surgical techniques like the Arslan closed cornea method.

• Founder and medical director of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Eye Bank
• President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (2017-2019)
• Authored 57 international and 56 national peer-reviewed articles
• Examining authority for European Board of Ophthalmology
• Eye Clinic Coordinator at Florence Nightingale Hospitals