Best Cataract Surgery (One Eye) Doctors Abroad

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. 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. 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.

Dr. Arife Esra Kocakaya is an ophthalmologist. She trained at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. She has clinical experience at İzmir Atatürk, Şanlıurfa Balıklıgöl, and İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospitals.

She is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, ESCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She co-authored Ophthalmology: From Diagnosis to Treatment (2018). She presented at the XII Republican Congress of Belarus (2018) on dacryocystorhinostomy surgery and nonsurgical blepharoplasty.

She holds certificates from several TOD Skill Transfer Courses, including ptosis, vitreoretinal simulation, eyelid malpositions, the lacrimal system, and aesthetic eyelid and periorbital rejuvenation with botulinum toxin and fillers. She completed BILEP courses in ocular oncology, oculoplastics, cataract, and refractive surgery. She took AAO 2018 cadaver courses in facelifting, blepharoplasty, and oculoplastic surgery. She attended a pre-meeting course of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained in corneal topography, orbital imaging, and hands-on cataract surgery. She is certified in CPR.

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

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

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

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Senior Surgeon in Thoracic Surgery at Ichilov Medical Center with 51 years of experience, specializing in advanced techniques.

• Performed thoracoscopic lung surgery at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles
• Authored 20+ articles on lung cancer and pleural pathology
• Frequent speaker at international medical conferences
• Held leadership roles in thoracic surgery departments

Dr. Yaisawang specializes in cornea and refractive surgery at Bangkok Eye Hospital, with international recognition from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

• Graduated with first-class honors in Medicine from Chulalongkorn University
• Completed ophthalmology residency at Khon Kaen University
• Presented research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Authored medical textbooks and research articles
• Committed to public eye health education

Dr. Potivongsajarn is a distinguished ophthalmologist with First Class Honors and an international fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Graduated from Siriraj Hospital – Thailand's leading medical school
• Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
• Specializes in advanced refractive surgery techniques

Dr. Nam Sanghyu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Asan Medical Center. He is a Clinical Specialist and Clinical Professor. His practice focuses on cataract and presbyopia. He also treats cornea and ocular surface disease, including dry eye, external eye disease, and tear duct problems. He manages retina and glaucoma disorders, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Accreditations: Full Member of KOS, KDES, KCDS, KSCRS, and the Korean Contact Lens Study Society. Regular Member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and APACRS.

Publications: Scientific Reports (2022) on big data linking air pollution and conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologica (2021) on OCTA after repair of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (2021) on blue light and polyphenolic protection.

Dr. Pak Jongbeom is the Chief of Ophthalmology at Naeun Hospital. He focuses on retinal and vitreous diseases, such as uveitis and macular degeneration. He also treats general ophthalmology conditions, including cataract and glaucoma.

Education and training: M.D., Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Medicine. Internship, ophthalmology residency, and fellowship at Kyung Hee University Medical Center.

Accreditations: Full Member, Korean Ophthalmological Society. Regular member, American Society of Retina Specialists, EURETINA, Asia-Pacific Vitreo-Retina Society, and Asia-Pacific Retina Ophthalmic Imaging Society.

Publications: Park JB et al., J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2021;62(1):109-13. 2021;62(6):762-8. Park JB et al., Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2022;12:394-408.