Best Cataract Surgery (Both Eyes) Doctors Abroad

Specialized in retina and vitreoretinal surgery – Dr. Sönmezer brings 32 years of eye surgery expertise to Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on advanced cataract surgery techniques
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Dr. Elyia Levinger is a leading eye surgeon in Israel, specializing in cataract surgery and corneal transplants at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs cataract surgeries at Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv
• Senior surgeon at Enaim and Atidim Medical Centers
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Post Doctoral Fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada
• Conducted fundamental research on human vision at Technion

Specializes in intraLase laser eye surgery and femtosecond laser procedures – advanced techniques for precise cataract treatment.

• 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

Dr. Yasar Dag specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, with extensive training at İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• 17 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Expert in toric intraocular lens implantation and small incision cataract surgery
• Published multiple studies on cataract surgery techniques and outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD)

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Pakpum Pakviwat is a general ophthalmologist at Mettapracharak (Wat Rai Khing) Hospital (2023–2025). He earned his MD from Chiang Mai University (2011–2017). He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mettapracharak Hospital (2020–2023). He will join the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Clinical Fellowship at Chiang Mai University (2025–2026).

Accreditations: Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO, 2022). Certificate in Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation, NRCD, Saitama, Japan (2024).

Surgical experience: over 1,000 phaco with IOLs (toric, multifocal, EDOF). Over 50 corneal transplants (PKP, DALK, DSEK/DMEK). More than 20 LASIK/PRK. ICL and CXL. Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology. 2024;18:3815–3823 (doi:10.2147/OPTH.S485353).

Dr. Ahmad Abdullayev is an ophthalmologist. He provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye diseases.

He performs cataract surgery with monofocal, EDOF, and trifocal lenses. He also performs secondary lens placement. He offers excimer laser vision correction, including Femto-LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. He provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma. He treats retinal diseases with medical therapy. He performs strabismus surgery. He manages corneal diseases, including keratoplasty and keratoconus cross-linking. He treats uveitis. He performs lacrimal pathway procedures, including DSR operation and pediatric probing.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, General Medicine (2004–2010). Ankara University, Department of Eye Diseases, specialist training (2011–2015).

Specializes in corneal and refractive surgery – Theppachai Thammikasakul brings precision techniques to cataract surgery at Intrarat Hospital.

• Graduated from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Holds a sub-board fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery
• Certified in Ophthalmology from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Performs advanced cataract surgery techniques

Prof. Arslan developed two original cornea techniques and the Retrograde Glaucoma Tube Implantation method, practicing at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Founder and former 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
• Member of AAO and ESCRS, with roles in European Board of Ophthalmology exams

Professor Anat Loewenstein specializes in ophthalmology at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Expert in cataract surgery with years of experience
• Professor title reflects advanced academic and clinical expertise
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers

Professor Yuval Yasur specializes in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Expert in cataract surgery procedures
• Professorship reflects high academic and clinical standards
• Practices at a leading medical center in Israel

Prof. Sacu has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and specializes in complex retinal cases at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Decades of experience in ophthalmology and retinal surgery
• Professor of Ophthalmology at Medical University of Vienna
• Expert in advanced vitreoretinal surgical techniques
• Authored numerous publications on retinal imaging and surgery

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

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with over a decade of experience
• Completed specialized training at Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Attended multiple advanced courses in cataract and refractive surgery

Dr. Sansanayudh brings international expertise in corneal surgery from prestigious fellowships in Toronto and San Francisco to Laser Vision at Bangkok Eye Hospital.

• Specializes in cornea and refractive surgery – ideal for precision cataract procedures
• Clinical fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital, a leader in ophthalmology
• Faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital, contributing to ophthalmic education
• Published researcher with articles in international professional journals
• Worked at the renowned Francis I. Proctor Foundation in San Francisco

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli specializes in advanced laser eye treatments at Italian Eye Hospital, combining precision with a patient-centered approach.

• Expert in corneal cross-linking for keratoconus
• Performs touchless laser treatments like TransPRK
• Trained at University Clinical Center of Sarajevo
• Active in public health education and outreach

10,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Bulut specializes in cataract surgery at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Trained in eye diseases at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University

A board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in customized astigmatism and vision correction procedures at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic.

• ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon certified
• Active member of major ophthalmology societies including AAO and ASCRS
• Former Director of Cheonan Kim Eye Clinic
• Visiting Professor at Hallym University Medical Center
• Specializes in SMILE LASIK and refractive surgery

Specialized in refractive surgery with international training in Japan and the UK – Dr. Chantaren brings precision to cataract procedures at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Clinical Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery from Chulalongkorn University
• Trained in advanced techniques at Kyoto Prefectural University and London Vision Clinic
• Former instructor at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital's Cornea Excellence Center
• Asia Cornea Society-Santen Educational grant recipient

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yanin Suwan specializes in glaucoma surgery and cataract procedures at Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Associate Professor in Ophthalmology at Mahidol University
• Expert in glaucoma, cataract, and general ophthalmology
• Published research on angle-closure mechanisms and OCT angiography
• Affiliated with Bangkok Eye Hospital's Laser Vision center

Performed over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Kilic specializes in cataract surgery at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital, Izmır.

• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery in Germany
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Board-certified with multiple International Council of Ophthalmology diplomas
• Published author on oculoplasty techniques