Best Cataract surgery (one eye) doctors: TOP 195 doctors

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Ponpawee Jindarak

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 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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Ihsanyilmaz

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Retina Mastermind Expert in treating retinal detachment, diabetic & hypertensive retinopathy, and complex macular surgeries — changing lives with every lens. Global Experience Trained at the prestigious Vance Thompson Vision Center in the U.S., combining cutting-edge American techniques with Turkish medical excellence. Precision Eye Surgeon Specializes in vitreoretinal surgery, intravitreal injections, and smart lens technologies for crystal-clear vision restoration. Pioneer in Laser Vision Correction Performs advanced Excimer Laser treatments including Lasik, PRK, and No-touch techniques — helping patients say goodbye to glasses. Academically Active Serves on the TOA Young Ophthalmologists Executive Board and is an active member of elite groups like ARVO, AAO, and ASCRS. Lifelong Eye Advocate From Bursa to Istanbul to the USA, his mission has always been clear: protect and restore sight with compassion and innovation.
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$750 - $1,250
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Nihat Karakaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 23 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He has professional memberships in organizations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya has attended numerous professional meetings, seminars, and congresses, and has performed a variety of surgical procedures including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with IOL replacement, and LASIK eye surgery among others.
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$2,269 - $5,106
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Sezgin Yildizbas

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Theppachai Thammikasakul

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 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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Vedat Kaya

  • 4.5 Good 228 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Cornea 

    Anterior Segment Surgery 

    Retractive Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    Private Practice 

    Beyoğlu Eye Hospital 

    Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University 

    Liv Hospital, Ulus, Department of Eye Diseases

    Research and Publications 

    International papers: 30 

    National papers: 30+ 

    Book in Turkish : 1 (Wavefront and topography based laser) 

    Book Chapters: numerous 

    Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards 

    The Cornea (reviewer.)

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Gokay Gunay

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Ayse Sevgi Karadag

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
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Alper Agca

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Prof. Dr. Alper Agca is an ophthalmologist specialized in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, LASIK eye surgery, Laser eye surgery, LASEK eye surgery, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant. He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association and has had over 15,000 case experiences. He also won the 2nd place in the Best Poster category at the XXXII. Congress of the ESCRS in 2014.
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Fevziye Ondes Yilmaz

  • 4.3 Good 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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Ali Demircan

  • 5 Excellent 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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$1,200 - $1,600
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Mehmet Hakan Tirhis

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Ankara Tunus
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Mehmet Murat Oncel

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  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
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Asker Bulut

  • 4.3 Good 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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Ulrich Schaller

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Germany, Munich, Eye Surgeries Professor Schaller's Private Practice in Eye Clinic of Herzog Carl Theodor-Munich
  • Dr. Ulrich Schaller is an ophthalmologist specializing in various eye care procedures, including cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, and advanced treatments for conditions like age-related wet macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, and diabetic macular edema. He is also proficient in laser treatments with Argon and YAG lasers.
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Semih Urz

  • Leading doctor for Cataract surgery (one eye)
  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Semih Urvasizoglu is a renowned ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience, having served in various hospitals and completed more than 35,000 surgical cases. He specializes in a wide range of eye diseases and procedures such as ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant, LASEK eye surgery, and Vitrectomy among others. He has made significant contributions to ophthalmology through his research, teachings, and publications in respected medical journals. He was awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' in 2018 for the second consecutive year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
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Omer Kocabiyik

  • 4.5 Good 160 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • 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

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Ferran Mascaró Zamora

  • 4.7 Excellent 413 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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Hakan Sivrikaya

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Antalya
  • Place and Date of Birth

    • Erzurum, 1970

    Language Skills

    • English, German, Russian

    Education and Experience

    • 1981-1988 Istanbul High School
    • 1988-1994 Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine
    • 1994-1998 Russian Medical Academy, Eye Hospital - Moscow

    Case Experience

    • 16 years of active service as an ophthalmologist.

    Memberships

    • TOD (Turkish Society of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ESCRS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), 2000- 2009
    • AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), 1999-2009
    • ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery), 2003-2009
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Ümit Aykan

  • 4.3 Good 30 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Ümit Aykan is an eye diseases specialist with vast knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and more. He is known for his use of advanced techniques such as Multidiode laser technology in managing glaucoma, and cataract surgery with multifocal lens implant.
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