Best Cataract surgery (both eyes) doctors: TOP 105 doctors

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Özer Kavalcıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • 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.

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Akif Saygin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    2005 – Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

    2011 – Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialization

    Specialization Thesis: Our Grid Laser Results in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema

    Experience

    Erzincan State Hospital

    Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital

    Gebze Fatih State Hospital

    Tuzla State Hospital

    Courses and Certificates

    56th TOD National Congress

    ESCRS (The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons)

    7th TOD Live Surgery Symposium

    Cataract and Refractive Surgery Skills Transfer Course

    Cataract and Refractive Surgery Live Applications

    Professional Memberships

    -Turkish Ophthalmology Association

    -Turkish Medical Association, Istanbul Chamber

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Lee Young Seob

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  • 18 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Lee Young Seob is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, and advanced vision correction procedures. His expertise includes SMILE, Contoura Vision, and lens implant surgery. Dr. Lee graduated at the top of his class from Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Kyung Hee University Hospital. He has also served as a clinical professor at Ajou University Hospital. Dr. Lee has held leadership positions at major eye clinics.

    He has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, and ICL implantation. Dr. Lee is known for his surgical skill. He holds certifications of excellence in SMILE LASIK, ICL/Toric-ICL, and several intraocular lens implantations, such as LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix.

    Dr. Lee is an active member of leading ophthalmology societies. These include KOS, AAO, KSCRS, ASCRS, and ARVO.

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Ihsanyilmaz

  • 5 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected retina specialist. He treats retinal detachment, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and performs complex macular surgeries. He has completed hundreds of successful vitreoretinal procedures. Dr. Yilmaz is also skilled in advanced Excimer Laser vision correction, including Lasik, PRK, and No-touch techniques. His work has helped many patients regain clear vision without glasses.

    Dr. Yilmaz trained at the Vance Thompson Vision Center in the U.S. He combines advanced American surgical methods with Turkish medical practice. He holds accreditation from the European Board of Ophthalmology. He also serves on the TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board. Dr. Yilmaz is a member of organizations such as ARVO, AAO, and ASCRS. He is dedicated to academic excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

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Lee Kwan Hoon

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic
  • Dr. Lee Kwan Hoon is an ophthalmologist and Chief Director. He specializes in retina, cataract, vision correction, SMILE, Contoura, and lens implantation. He graduated from Dankook University College of Medicine. He completed his residency and a retina fellowship at Dankook University Hospital. Dr. Lee also works as an adjunct professor at Dankook University.

    He has held several leadership roles. These include Director at BGN Eye Clinic Jamsil Lotte Branch, Head of Ophthalmology at Armed Forces Capital Hospital, and Director of the Retina Center at Kim Eye Clinic in Masan. Dr. Lee has performed over 10,000 cataract and refractive surgeries. He has also completed more than 15,000 retinal procedures and surgeries.

    Dr. Lee is a member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Korean Retina Society. He is certified in LISA Tri, FineVision, and PanOptix intraocular lens implantation. He is also a certified expert in ReLEx SMILE by Carl Zeiss.

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Asker Bulut

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Aralık, 1986

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 2004-2010 Undergraduate: ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY/CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL DPT.
    • 2010-2015 Specialization in Medicine: RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES
    • 2018-2024: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY SEFAKÖY SUAM HOSPITAL
    • 2022- Associate Professor: ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE / DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT OF EYE DISEASES

    Case Experience

    • Experience of over 10.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association, Young Ophthalmologists Unit
    • Turkish Medical Association
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Ponpawee Jindarak

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Ponpawee Jindarak, M.D.

     

    Ophthalmologist

     

    Graduated (M.D. From)

    Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

    An eye care specialist. Unlike optometrists and opticians, I am a doctors of medicine (MD) or doctors of osteopathy (DO). I have specialized training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye and vision conditions.

    Certificates

    Certificate of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

    International Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA

     

    Current Positions

    Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

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Theppachai Thammikasakul

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Intrarat Hospital
  • Theppachai Thammikasakul, M.D. Ophthalmologist

     

    Work and Educational Experiences 

     

    Graduated (M.D. From)

    Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

     

    Certificates

    Ophthalmology Certificate, Phramongkutklao Hospital

    Sub-board / Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Khonkaen University

     

    Current Position

    Theppachai Thammikasakul is currently working as Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

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Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz

  • 4.6 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Yozgat, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1986-1992: Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine / Ankara
    • 1992- 1996: Ophthalmology Specialization Education / S.B. Ankara Hospital / Ankara

    Case Experience

    • She has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 30 years and has experience of over 30.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • AKÖZ: S.B. Ankara Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic Association / Ankara
    • T.O.D: Turkish Ophthalmology Association / Ankara
    • A.A.O: American Academy of Ophthalmology- International member /P.A., U.S.A.
    • E.S.C.R.S: European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    • I.S.R.S: International Society of Refractive Surgery

    Certificates

    • INTACS Corneal Implants Certified surgeon
    • Intra Lase Usage Certificate
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Nihat Karakaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 25 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • 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.

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Ali Demircan

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Eductaion: 

    2013

    ISTANBUL PROF.DR.N. REŞAT BELGER BEYOĞLU EYE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, EYE DISEASES

    2008

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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Hamdi Er

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is a respected Eye Diseases Specialist with a strong background in ophthalmology. He has published 63 international papers and many national articles. His work shows a clear commitment to research and progress in eye care.

    Dr. Er has completed over 12,000 surgeries. He specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and retina transplantation. He is a member of organizations such as TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS. These memberships highlight his dedication to professional growth and education in his field.

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Ferran Mascaró Zamora

  • 4.7 Excellent 432 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Experience

    - Resident physician in the ophthalmology service of Bellvitge Hospital (2001).

    -Commission for training in surgery (cataract surgery) at the San Rafael Hospital

    - Study Committee of the Clinical and University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela in the Department of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (Drs. Perez-Moreira and Prada, 2001)

    Assistance in consultation and surgery at the Teknoftal Institut Oftàlmic and head of the orbital and oculoplastics department (since 1999)

    Since 2001, Deputy Ophthalmologist of the Health Service and the University City of Bellvitge. Since 2003, Head of the Orbital and Oculoplastics Department with accreditation by the Center for Surveillance in Orbital Tumors and Orbital Decompression Surgery for Thyroid Disease.

    Resident Lecturer (since 2006)

    Specializations: lens surgery, refractive surgery, orbital surgery, lacrimal duct surgery and oculoplastics.

    Qualification

    Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Barcelona with outstanding qualifications and an outstanding award

    Ophthalmology specialist via MIR

    Doctorate at the Autonomous University of Barcelona

    Publications

    Participation in more than 20 national and international round tables.

    Presentation of 25 courses and 46 papers at national and international conferences.

    Publication of 2 original articles in national and international specialized journals.

    Co-author of 3 books on ophthalmology.

    Scientific societies

    Member and Fellow of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery.

    Member and Associate of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.

    Member of the Ulsa del Mona Foundation, Maputo Hospital, Mozambique 2008

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Cafer Tanriverdi

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzincan, 1981

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • 1998-2004, Samsun 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate
    • 2005-2009, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Specialization in Medicine
    • 2009-2010, Ankara Sincan Dr. Nafiz Körez State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2010-2012, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2012-2013, Düzce Private Hayri Sivrikaya Hospital, Specialist. Dr.
    • 2013-2021, Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Lecturer
    • 2021-2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
    • 2024- Currently, Private Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

    Case Experience

    • He has been actively practicing ophthalmology for 15 years and has experience of over 20.000 surgical cases.

    Membership

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association

    Awards

    • Best oral presentation award of the session, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), United States, 2019
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Levent Ersan

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • CURRICULUM VITAE

    Place and Date of Birth

    • Samsun, 1959

    Language Skills

    • English

    Education and Experience

    • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Hospital (Specialization)

    Case Experience

    • Experience of over 20.000 surgery cases

    Memberships

    • Turkish Ophthalmology Association
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon)
    • ASCRS (American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
    • AAO (American Academy of Opthalmology)

    Seminars

    • -I introduced this subject for the first time in Turkey with the seminars I gave on Eye and Complementary Medicine (Iridology) on the Natural Body, Mind and Mental Health Festival, Military Museum Harbiye Cultural Site.

    Awards

    • TÜBİTAK Turkey First Place in Biology with my scientific research on the eye in my second year of high school.

    Scientific Studies

    • Creating visual awareness with sound waves (Echolocation) in blind people

    National Publications

    • The importance of retinal nerve fiber photography in the diagnosis of glaucoma
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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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$1,730 - $1,730
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Dr Duygu Tez

  • 4.8 Excellent 197 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Adem and Havva Medical Center
  • Dr. Duygu Tez is an experienced ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK eye surgery, and laser iridotomy. She has published research in both international and national journals. Her work has helped improve knowledge and practice in ophthalmology.

    Dr. Tez graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology training at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 1984. She has also received advanced training in retina, cornea, and oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Tez is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. She is known for her careful approach to eye care and successful surgical results.

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Ebru Gorgun

  • 4.7 Excellent 36 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Birthplace and Date

    Ankara, 1975

    Foreign Languages

    English

    Education and Experience

    1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

    2004 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

    2012 Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Lecturer

    Case Experience

    13 years of active ophthalmology practice.

    Associations Membership

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

    Turkish Ophthalmology Association Medical Retina Unit active member

    European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)

    European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)

    International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV)

    European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

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Yasar Dag

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • EDUCATION

    • Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 2009

    • İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Ophthalmology Specialist Training, 2009-2013

     

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    • Mardin Midyat State Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2014-2020

    • Mardin Training and Research Hospital, Specialist Doctor, 2020-2022

    • Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, 2022-2024

    • Westeye Erbil Hospital, 2024-2025

    • İstanbul Tema Hospital, 2024-2025

     

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE

    • Cataract and Refractive Surgery

    • Corneal Diseases and Keratoplasty

    • Strabismus and Surgery

    • Eyelid and Lacrimal Duct Surgery

    • Eye Trauma Surgery

     

    EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

    • 2020, 3 months Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Vitrectomy Training at the Hospital

     

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

     

    LANGUAGES

    • English (Intermediate)

     

    PUBLICATIONS

    1. Changes caused by fluorescein in the tear film evaluated with hybrid break-up time test as a new method-Part Two: Its effect on breakup locations and other quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

    2. The profile of patients attending to the general emergency department with ocular complaints within the last year: is it a true ocular emergency? - BMC Ophthalmology, 2024

    3. Medium-term outcomes of three horizontal muscle surgery in large-angle infantile esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

    4. Evaluation of Anterior Segment Parameters Using Scheimpflug Topography Device in Patients Undergoing Nd: YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy: Retrospective Study - Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Ophthalmology, 2024

    5. Publication patterns of ophthalmology residency dissertations in Turkey - Eur J Gen Med, 2015

    6. Evaluation of the Effect of Infection and Immunity on the Tear Film by Scheimpflug-Placido Disc Topography-A Case Control Study - Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2023

    7. Changes caused by fluorescein in tear film by hybrid break-up time test-part one; on quantitative values ​​- Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 2022

    8. An easy and practical method for toric intraocular lens implantation: marking corneal astigmatic axis at slit-lamp - International Ophthalmology, 2017

    9. Slanted medial rectus recession is effective in the treatment of convergence excess esotropia - Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 2014

    10. A reasonable option in vitrectomized eyes: manual small incision cataract surgery - International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014

    11. The Role of Systemic Inflammation in Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction - Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2023

    12. A New Approach: Determination of the Safe Surgical Margin in Pterygium Surgery - Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2023

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Semra Coskun

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

    • 1969

    Language Skills

    • English, Serbian, Albanian and other Balkan languages

    Education and Experience

    • Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine (English)
    • Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    Number of Scientific Publications

    • More than 30 scientific publications.

    Case Experience

    • Experience with more than 5,000 surgical cases during 12 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
    • EVRS (European VitreoRetinal Society)
    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology)
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