Best Cataract Surgery (One Eye) Doctors Abroad

Dr. Serdar Marol is an ophthalmologist with 28 years of practice. He has been involved in more than 25,000 surgical cases.

He graduated from the Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (1983–1989). He completed ophthalmology training at the Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Turgut Özal Medical Centre (1993–1997).

He is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Society (TOD), the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He speaks English.

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. Thammikasakul specializes in cataract surgery with fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery at Khonkaen University.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive training
• Expertise in both standard and complex cataract cases
• Currently practices at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. med. Kadir Kocadag is a German board-certified ophthalmologist. He trained at the University of Duisburg-Essen and the University Eye Hospital Essen under Prof. Bornfeld and Prof. Steuhl. He held a senior clinical role focused on macular and retinal disease and ocular tumors. He is experienced in refractive surgery and ophthalmic laser treatments.

He served as a consultant at Elisabeth Hospital Essen. Since 2015 he has practiced in Solingen and Cologne and also consults at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. His doctoral work studied episcleral venous pressure in endocrine orbitopathy. He presents at major German ophthalmology meetings and is a member of AAO, ESCRS, DOG, ARVO, and OOG.

Developed two original surgical techniques for cataract surgery – Prof. Arslan leads the eye clinic at Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• Former President of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Authored 57 international journal articles on ophthalmology
• Fellowship trained at University of Frankfurt's Eye Clinic
• Pioneered the Arslan closed cornea technique

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

• Expert in cataract surgery with years of experience
• Professor title reflects high academic and clinical standards
• Works at a leading medical center in Israel

Dr. Filiz Kordeser is an ophthalmologist with 22 years of practice. She has been involved in more than 20,000 surgical cases.

Education and training: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English program, 1993–1999). Istanbul Training Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology (1999–2004).

Professional memberships: Turkish Ophthalmological Association; European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). Language: English.

30,000+ surgical cases over 34 years – Dr. Yilmaz specializes in ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive surgical experience
• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Certified in INTACS Corneal Implants and Intra Lase usage
• Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Performing over 5,000 eye surgeries, Dr. Esra Vural is an established ophthalmologist specializing in cataract procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul.

• 11 years of active ophthalmology practice
• Trained at Ludwig Maximilian University in Germany
• Holder of multiple international ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on retinal and corneal treatments

With over 14 years of experience, Dr. Alperen Koc specializes in advanced ophthalmic procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Postgraduate training at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in cornea-related eye conditions

Over 20,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gunay specializes in cataract surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 25 years of experience
• Member of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Association
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Fluent in English for international patients