Best Cataract surgery (one eye) doctors: TOP 168 doctors

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Mehmet Tahir Sam

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • 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
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Karaca Umut

  • 4.8 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
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Darius Aukstikalnis

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

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$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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$997 - $2,992
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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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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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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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Ugur Balci

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
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$2,347 - $5,280
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Deniz Kilic

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır
  • Birth place and date

    Konya, 1984

     

    Foreign Languages ​​Known

    English, German

     

    Educational Status and Experience

    Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Associate Professor (2023)

    St. Franziskus-Hospital, Zentrum für Refraktive Chirurgie

    Germany, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship (2022-2023)

    Kayseri City Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2018-2022)

    Hatice-Muammer Kocatürk State Hospital, Kayseri, Specialist Doctor (2017-2018)

    Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital, Diyarbakır, Specialist Doctor (2014-2017)

    Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak, Specialization in Medicine (2010-2014)

    Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Medical Education (2007-2010)

    GATA Gülhane Military Medical Faculty, Ankara, Medical Education (2003-2007)

    Kuleli Military High School, Istanbul (1999-2003)

     

    Case Experience

    Experience of over 10,000 surgical cases.

     

    Associations of which he is a member

    ESOPRS (European Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery), Member, 2022

    ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), Member, 2021

    MRCSEd (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), Member, 2021

    TOD-GO (Turkish Ophthalmology Association - Young Ophthalmologists Group), Member, 2018

    TOD (Turkish Ophthalmology Association), Member, 2010

     

    Certificates

    2016 European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma, FEBO, Paris

    2019 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Visual Sciences

    2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Optics and Refraction

    2020 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Clinical Science

    2021 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Advanced Examination, FICO

    2019 Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training, Istanbul

    2014 Communication, Anterior Segment and Toric Lens Applications, Prague

     

    Books

    Sea Sword

    MCQ for International Ophthalmology Board Exams – 2

    Chapter 4, Oculoplasty, (2021). Anatolian Bookstore.

     

    Awards

    FICO, International Fellowship Scholarship 2022

    TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2022

    TÜBİTAK, International Scientific Publications Incentive Scholarship UBYT, 2020

    Ministry of Health, Certificate of Appreciation, 2018

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Tuğrul Akın

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Tuğrul Akın is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. He completed his specialist training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is committed to professional growth and ongoing medical education.

    Dr. Akın has made important contributions to ophthalmology. He focuses on advanced diagnostics and new treatment methods. His clinical practice is known for high patient satisfaction and compliance with international standards. Dr. Akın is recognized as a respected expert in Turkish ophthalmology.

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$2,347 - $5,280
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Prof Yusuf Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Areas of Expertise and Interest:

    • Keratoplasty (Penetrating and Lamellar)
    • Refractive Surgery
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Corneal Biomechanics and Keratoconus

    Education:

    • Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine

    Professional and Observational Experience:

    • Assistant Doctor (Ophthalmology) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2006-2010
    • Ophthalmologist at Ağrı Patnos Government Hospital, 2011-2012
    • Ophthalmologist (Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Department) at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 2012-2018
    • Associate Professor at University of Health Sciences, Beyoğlu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, 2018-2024
    • Professor at Acıbadem District Hospital, 2024-Present

    International Diplomas:

    • European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD) 
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Basic Science, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Optics and Refraction, 2017
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Clinical Science, 2018
    • International Council of Ophthalmology - Advanced, 2018 (FICO)

    Certificates:

    • Basic Good Clinical Practices
    • Advanced Good Clinical Practices

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Society
      • Active Member, Cornea and Ocular Surface Department
      • Active Member, Young Ophthalmologist Department
      • Active Member, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department
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$3,000 - $3,000
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Mehmet Orçun Akdemir

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. He has published 24 articles in international peer‑reviewed journals, many indexed in SCI/SCI‑E. He has 17 papers in national peer‑reviewed journals. He has given 5 presentations at international meetings.

    His work centers on the cornea and anterior segment. Areas include keratoconus; DALK, PKP, and DSAEK; corneal biomechanics; and corneal cross‑linking. He also studies glaucoma surgery after keratoplasty, ocular surface disease and pseudoexfoliation, and neuro‑ophthalmology and retina. He contributed to 4 ophthalmology book translations. His studies compare DALK and PKP outcomes in keratoconus, analyze biomechanics after DALK, evaluate graft thickness after DSAEK, and compare trabeculectomy with the Ahmed valve in post‑PKP glaucoma.

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$2,347 - $5,280
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Agon Rrusta

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  • 6 years of experience
  • Republic of Kosovo, Prishtina, Italian Eye Hospital
  • Dr. Agon Rrusta is a specialist ophthalmologist with experience in over 10,000 surgeries. He performs both anterior and posterior segment procedures. Dr. Rrusta currently works at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. He previously served at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. He is known for his skills in LASIK, cataract, corneal, and eyelid surgeries. He also provides advanced care for diabetic retinopathy and ocular oncology.

    Dr. Rrusta is an active member and presenter at several international societies, including EURETINA, ESASO, ASCRS, AAO, ESCRS, ARVO, and EuCornea. He has completed clinical observerships at Moorfields Eye Hospital as an SOE Grant Winner and at the University Clinical Center of Salzburg. He holds certifications in Trans PRK, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and wetlab phaco/glaucoma surgery.

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$845 - $1,760
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Faruk Kaya

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Education

    2019 İSTANBUL MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, ASSOC. PROF. DR. - OPHTHALMOLOGY

    2004 ISTANBUL PROF. DR. N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU E.A.H, SPECIALIZATION IN MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY

    1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

    1999 ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL MEDICAL FACULTY

     

    Publications

    A. International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    Title: Comparison of different formulas for intraocular lens power calculation using a new optical biometer.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2015
    • Volume: 38(8)
    • Pages: 717-722
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.03.006

    Title: Change in choroidal thickness after intravitreal injection for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Ranibizumab versus aflibercept.

    • Author: Kaya Faruk
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2017
    • Volume: 40(10)
    • Pages: 832-838
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2017.04.014

    Title: Effect of aflibercept on persistent macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Baybora Hakan, Koç Hacı, Karabela Yunus
    • Journal: Journal Français d’Ophtalmologie
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 41(9)
    • Pages: 809-813
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2018.01.024

    Title: Epithelium-off corneal cross-linking in progressive keratoconus: 6-year outcomes.

    Authors: Eliaçık Mustafa, Karaman Erdur Sevil, Baltepe Altıok İnci, Gülkılık İbrahim Gökhan, Anıl Aslan Cemile, Kaya Faruk

    Authors: Karabela Yunus, Eliaçık Mustafa, Kaya Faruk

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Koçak Funda, Teker Bahri, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Hakan Baybora

    • Journal: International Journal of Ophthalmology
    • Year: 2014
    • Volume: 7(4)
    • Pages: 686-688

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Aydın Ali, Kaya Faruk, Koç Hacı

    Authors: Baybora Hakan, Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus

    Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Karabela Yunus, Karaman Mehmet, Kaya Faruk

    B. Book Chapters:

    Title: Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus.

    • Authors: Kaya Faruk, Koçak İbrahim
    • Book Title: Keratoconus: Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
    • Publisher: Springer
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 163-169
    • DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-45357-0_13

    Title: Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Eyes with Previous Myopic Refractive Surgery.

    • Authors: Koçak İbrahim, Kaya Faruk
    • Book Title: Mastering Refractive IOLs
    • Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 107-114
    • DOI: 10.5005/jp/books/14282_10
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$1,200 - $1,600
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Mustafa Ozsutcu

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    2022 - 2023

    Private Medipol Mega Hospitals Complex

    2010 - 2010

    Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

    2010 - 2010

    Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

    2001 - 2011

    Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

    2001 - 2011

    Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital

    2000 - 2001

    Edirne Regional Hospital

    2000 - 2001

    Edirne Regional Hospital

     

    Education

     

    2000 Selçuk University, Ophthalmology

    2000 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

    1994 SELÇUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    1994 Selçuk University, Faculty of Medicine

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$1,200 - $1,600
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Bujar Rizvanolli

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  • 17 years of experience
  • Republic of Kosovo, Prishtina, Italian Eye Hospital
  • Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli, MD, is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina, Kosovo. He focuses on laser eye treatments and therapeutic procedures for different eye conditions. His main interests are keratoconus and modern refractive surgery, such as TransPRK and corneal cross-linking.

    Dr. Rizvanolli earned his MD from the University of Pristina. He completed his ophthalmology training at the University Clinical Center of Sarajevo. He is known for his skill in non-invasive, laser-based vision correction and surface ablation, especially for patients with thin corneas.

    He is also involved in public health education. Dr. Rizvanolli often takes part in campaigns and videos to help people learn about eye diseases and available treatments.

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$845 - $1,760
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Gokay Gunay

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr. Gokay Gunay is an ophthalmologist. He trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (1991–1997) and at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Eye Diseases (1997–2001).

    He has experience in over 20,000 surgical cases. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

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