Best ophthalmologists: TOP 379 doctors

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Esra Ayhan Tuzcu

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Sivas, 1976

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Graduated from Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Medicine in 2001 on the 3rd place of the semester.
    • Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology 2002-2007
    • Erciyes University (Research Assistant) Kayseri 2002-2007
    • Van Education and Research Hospital 2007-2008
    • Kayseri Education and Research Hospital 2008-2010
    • Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine (Assistant Professor) Hatay 2010-2014
    • Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine (Assoc. Prof. Dr.) Hatay 2014-2016
    • Private Antalya Yaşam Hospital 2017-2019
    • Private Manavgat Akdeniz Hospital 2019-2020
    • Private Ofm Antalya Hospital 2020-2023

    Number of Scientific Publications

    • Over 50

    Membership

    • Turkish Medical Association
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association

    Case Experience

    • Since 2004

    Certificates

    • 1. XXIV National Ophthalmology Course, Refractive Surgery course, 2-4 April 2004, Ankara.
    • 2. TOD 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Phaco Complications (Early Period), September 2005, Antalya.
    • 3. TOD 39th National Ophthalmology Congress, Basic Principles in Phaco Surgery, September 2005, Antalya.
    • 4. ISRS/AAO Meeting International Refractive Surgery: Art and Science, May 2006, Istanbul.
    • 5. TOD 43rd National Ophthalmology Congress, Simulation course (Vitreoretinal Surgery), November 2009, Antalya.
    • 6. Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Retina-Vitreous Diseases and Surgery Unit, Retina-Vitreous Education, September 2013, Ankara.
    • 7. TOD Ophthalmology Course, TOD Ankara Branch. Eye Infections course, 29-31 March 2013, Ankara.
    • 8. Ankara Faculty of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Retina Training 2014
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ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
$2,177 - $2,177
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,860 - $2,407
Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$4,923 - $4,923
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Darius Aukstikalnis

  • 4.7 Excellent 127 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Ophthalmologist

Cataract surgery (one eye)
$1,232 - $2,112
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Jakub Ciecierski

  • 4.2 Good 69 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Jakub Ciecierski is a specialist in the field of ophthalmology.

    The doctor admits patients as part of specialist consultations, as well as performs a number of outpatient procedures, such as: 

    OCT, RNFL, Laser therapy, Fluorescein Angiography

     

    Diseases treated:

    glaucoma

    cataract

    eye diseases

    eyesight defects

    conjunctivitis

    myopia

    dry eye syndrome

    macular degeneration

    astigmatism

    allergic eye diseases

     

     

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Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$1,730 - $1,730
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$998 - $2,993
Retinal detachment surgery
$2,188 - $2,735
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Stefan Sacu

  • 4.7 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Stefan Sacu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and retinal surgery, as well as diseases of the macula and retina. Since 1999, he has worked at the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical University of Vienna. He has taken part in many scientific projects. His research includes new treatments for exudative macular diseases and genetic therapies for hereditary retinal conditions.

    Dr. Sacu received the Theodor-Koerner Science Prize in 2003. He is an active member of the DGII and ESCRS. He is known for his clinical and academic work. Dr. Sacu teaches both nursing staff and medical students. He is dedicated to improving eye care with modern techniques and equipment.

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Zeynep Alkin

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Zeynep Alkin is a Professor of Ophthalmology. She specializes in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. She earned her medical degree at Istanbul University. She completed her residency at Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Alkin later served as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Fellow in retina departments. She also completed a research fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute, USC. She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society and its Medical and Surgical Retina Boards.

    Dr. Alkin has given over 40 presentations at national and international meetings. She has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her main interests are retinal diseases, diabetic macular edema, and age-related macular degeneration. Her research includes multicenter studies and real-world data analyses. Dr. Alkin’s work supports evidence-based practice in ophthalmology.

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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,640 - $2,190
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Osman Murat Uyar

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Retinal Detachments (Rhegmatogenous and/or Tractional)
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Macular Hole
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Vitreomacular Surface Pathologies
    • Vitreous Hemorrhages
    • Traumatic Pathologies
    • Intraocular Foreign Bodies
    • Endophthalmitis Medical Retina
    • Retinal Vascular Diseases
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Hypertensive Retinopathy
    • Retinal Artery and Vein occlusions
    • Macular (Yellow Dot) Diseases
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Yellow Dot Disease)
    • Santra Serous Choroidoretinopathy
    • Retinal Tears and Perforations, Peripheral Retinal Degenerations
    • Retinal Dystrophies (Retinitis Pigmentosa)
    • Posterior Vitreous Detachment (Floaters and Spots)
    • Retinal Imaging Methods: USG, FFA, ICG (ISYA), FOF (FAF), OCT (OCT), OCTA
    • Intravitreal injection, LASER Photocoagulation and Photodynamic Therapy Applications
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Medicolegal Ophthalmology

    Education

    • 1974 - 1981 TED Ankara College
    • 1981 - 1987 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1988 - 1991 Specialty training at SSK Istanbul EH Ophthalmology Clinic

    Experience

    • 1991 - 1992 KKK Ege Ordu Military Hospital Eye Clinic, İzmir.
    • 1992 - 2012 SB Istanbul EAH Eye Clinic, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit
    • 2013 - 2019 TC Maltepe University Eye Clinic, Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit
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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,250 - $1,350
Laser eye surgery
$750 - $1,250
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Dr Vedat Kaya

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Cataract Surgery
    • Laser Operations
    • Glaucoma
    • Corneal Diseases

     

    Education

    • A.U. Faculty of Medicine

     

    Experience

    • Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Ophthalmology
      Freelance Physician (office)
      Beyoglu Eye Hospital

     

    Journal Editorships, Editorial and Scientific Advisory Board Memberships

    • The Cornea (reviewer.)

    Association Memberships
     

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,250 - $1,350
Laser eye surgery
$750 - $1,250
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Betul Tugcu

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree (Year of Completion): Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (English) (1996)
    • Specialization in Medicine (Year of Completion): Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan Vakıf Gureba Education and Research Hospital Eye Diseases Clinic (2001)
    • Associate Professorship (Year of Receiving) Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital Eye Clinic (2014)
    • Professorship (Year of Receiving): Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine 2020

    Experience

    • 2001-2014 : Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital Eye Clinic
    • 2014-2025: Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine
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    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • International Strabismological Association
    • European Strabismological Association
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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,250 - $1,350
Laser eye surgery
$750 - $1,250
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Osman Karli

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • 0-18 Years Old Healthy Child Monitoring and Tracking
    • Breast Milk, Breastfeeding and Nutrition Consultancy
    • Newborn Care and Follow-up
    • Vaccines and Preventive Medicine
    • Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood
    • Childhood Diseases

    Education:

    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine 2009-2015
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Child Health and Diseases 2016-2019
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Child Health and Diseases 2020

    Experience:

    • Liv Hospital Ulus
    • Private Levent Hospital 2022-2023
    • Van Özalp State Hospital 2021-2022
    • Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2020
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Child Health and Diseases Clinic 2016-2019
    • Denizli State Hospital Pediatric Emergency Service 2015-2016
    •  
    • Psoriatic Arthritis in the Differential Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency - Scientific Poster Presentation (38th Pediatrics Days - 2016)
    • Myoclonic Epilepsy in a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Scientific Poster Presentation (39th Pediatrics Days - 2017)
    • Evaluation of Children Diagnosed with Acute Pancreatitis - Specialization Thesis (November 2020)
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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,250 - $1,350
Laser eye surgery
$750 - $1,250
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Maciej Szuszkiewicz

  • 4.2 Good 69 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Dr. Maciej Szuszkiewicz is a specialist in ophthalmology, with expertise in treating conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and astigmatism. He is adept in specialized imaging examinations and performs laser treatments using SLT and YAG lasers, and a green-diode laser.
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Cataract surgery (both eyes)
$1,730 - $1,730
Cataract surgery (one eye)
$998 - $2,993
Retinal detachment surgery
$2,188 - $2,735
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Dr Ahmet Cem Dural

  • 4.5 Good 234 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
    • Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
    • Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

    Education:

    • Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
    • Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
    • Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

    Experience:

    • LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
    • Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
    • Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
    • Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
    • Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
    • Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

    Memberships

    • Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
    • Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
    • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
    • Turkish Surgery Association, Member
    • European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
    • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
    • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
    • Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
    • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
    • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member
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Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
$1,250 - $1,350
Laser eye surgery
$750 - $1,250
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Stefan Pieh

  • 4.7 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Professor Dr. Stefan Pieh is a leading Austrian ophthalmologist. He specializes in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Pieh leads the Eye Refractive Surgery Center at Vienna Private Clinic. He also teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. He has performed thousands of procedures to correct myopia and hyperopia. He uses excimer lasers and implantable lenses for these treatments.

    Dr. Pieh is known for his research on intraocular lens image quality. He has worked at the cornea department of Vienna General Hospital since 1998. He is an honorary member of several major ophthalmological societies, including ESCRS and ASCRS. These memberships highlight his international reputation and expertise.

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Rupert Menapace

  • 4.7 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Rupert Menapace is a leading ophthalmologist and professor at Vienna Medical University. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment, and anterior segment reconstruction. He leads the University Hospital of Ophthalmology and Optometry and directs the institute for artificial lens implantation.

    Expertscape.com ranks Dr. Menapace among the world’s top five cataract specialists. He pioneered minimally invasive cataract microsurgery and advanced lens implantation methods. Dr. Menapace holds a Doctor of General Medicine degree and is a diplomate of the European Association of Ophthalmologists. He has over 30 years of surgical experience and has published many scientific papers.

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Igal Leibovich

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Igal Leibovich is an award-winning ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon with expertise in modern techniques for eyelid plastic and cosmetic surgery, lacrimal and orbital surgery. He is recognized for his academic contributions with over 160 publications and has performed thousands of eyelid surgeries.
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Anat Loewenstein

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor, specialist of ophthalmology

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Ahmet Karacor

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 44 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

     

    • Antalya , 1954

    Language Skills

     

    • English

    Education and Experience

     

    • Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, 1977
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    • Akdeniz University Faculty
    •  
    • Mardin University Faculty
    •  
    • Antalya Education and Research Hospital
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    Case Experience

     

    • Experience of more than 10,000 surgical cases.
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ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
$2,177 - $2,177
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,860 - $2,407
Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$4,923 - $4,923
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Yuval Yasur

  • 4.5 Good 151 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor, specialist in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery

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Nalan Tekin Akca

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
$2,177 - $2,177
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
$1,860 - $2,407
Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$4,923 - $4,923
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Melike Gedar

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • 1972

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Hacettepe University, School of Medicine (Undergraduate Education)
    • Bahçeşehir University, School of Medicine (Education Commission Membership)

    Memberships

    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)

      International Articles

    ULUOCAK N., PARLAKTAS BS., DENİZ FE, ERDEMİR F., KOSEOGLU RD., GEDAR OM. ORBITAL METASTASIS OF PROSTATE CANCER: A CASE REPORT. KAOHSIUNG J MED SCI. 2007;23:199–202.

    Gedar (Totuk) OM, ARI DE, AYKAN Ü. Anesthetıc Management in Glaucoma Surgery. ARC Journal of Anesthesiology Volume 1, Issue 3, 2016, PP 9-18

    ISSN No. 2455-9792 (Online) http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2455-9792.0103002

    www.arcjournals.org.

    International Reports

    TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, GEDAR M, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E.REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE WITH THE DIFFRACTIVE TECNIS MULTIFOCAL IOL: LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.151-152.

    TOYGAR B, GORGUN E, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E, GEDAR M. TORIC PHAKIC INTRAOCULAR LENS IMPLANTATION: LONG-TERM RESULTS. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON. FREE PAPER. ABSTRACT BOOK P.152.

    GEDAR M, TOYGAR B, COSKUNSEVEN E, ARSLAN E. COMPARISON OF FLAP THICKNESS ACCURACY USING HANSATOME® XP MICROKERATOME AND INTRALASE FEMTOSECOND FS2 AND FS30 LASERS FOR LASIK. XXIV CONGRESS OF THE ESCRS. 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2006, LONDON

     DRY EYE, TREATMENTS. SEEOS 5TH CONGRESS. CRCRS – 4TH OPHTHALMOLOGİC SCHOOL – 16-18 MAY 2008. INVITED SPEAKER.

     TRANSCANALICULAR ENDOSCOPIC DCR. SEEOS & BSOS CONGRESS- 19-22 MAY 2011. INVITED SPEAKER.

     EARLY EXPERIENCE WITH A NEW DIFFRACTIVE REFRACTIVE MULTIFOCAL IOL. TOYGAR B, YABASKIZILOGLU O, TOYGAR O, HACIMUSTAFAOGLU AM, GEDAR OM. ASCRS•ASOA SYMPOSİUM & CONGRESS MAY 6-10, 2016.


     

     

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Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
$6,020 - $6,020
Prosthetic eye
$2,430 - $2,710
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Dr Murat Erol

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

    He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

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