Cataract surgery (one eye) Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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

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. Helvacıoğlu specializes in modern cataract surgery techniques, with memberships in both US and European refractive surgery societies.

• Board-certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology
• Member of ESCRS and ASCRS – leading refractive surgery organizations
• Regularly attends international ophthalmology conferences
• Trained at Marmara University and Bakirkoy Hospital

Leading expert in ophthalmology with prestigious awards and international leadership roles. Dr. Bandello specializes in retinal diseases and cataract surgery at San Raffaele.

• Principal investigator in clinical trials for retinal diseases
• Recipient of multiple awards including the Gabriel Coscas Medal
• President of several major European ophthalmology organizations
• Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Ophthalmology

Specialized in advanced cataract surgery techniques – Sutan Kaya is a member of leading ophthalmological societies worldwide.

• Trained at Akdeniz University School of Medicine
• Certified in femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery
• Member of American and European cataract surgery societies
• Expert in presbyopia correction with multifocal lenses

Specializing in cataract and laser eye surgeries, Dr. Schaller offers a range of advanced procedures in his private practice at Herzog Carl Theodor-Munich Eye Clinic.

• Expert in LASIK, PRK, and ReLEx SMILE eye surgeries
• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implant
• Uses Argon and YAG lasers for precise treatments

Prof. Türkçüoğlu trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital's Wilmer Eye Institute – one of the world's top ophthalmology centers. He specializes in cataract surgery at Veni Vidi Eye Clinics.

• 27 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Former professor at Biruni University
• Expertise in vitreoretinal procedures
• Trained at prestigious Hacettepe University

Dr. Mehmet Orçun Akdemir is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association with extensive research in cataract surgery and related eye conditions.

• Published over 20 articles in internationally refereed journals
• Specializes in advanced techniques for cataract and corneal surgeries
• Active participant in international ophthalmology congresses

Prof Yildirim specializes in cataract surgery with expertise in corneal biomechanics – a key factor in precise lens placement. He works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• 16 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Holds European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma (EBOD)
• Active member of Turkish Ophthalmology Society's Cataract Department
• Performs both standard and complex cataract procedures

Dr. Yildiz specializes in eye care with 15 years of experience, focusing on precise cataract procedures at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 100 medical articles
• Fluent in English and Turkish

Dr. Ugur Yayla brings specialized expertise in vitreo-retinal surgery and medical retina, with a strong focus on cataract procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with 11 years of experience
• Fellowship-trained in vitreo-retinal surgery at Gazi University
• Specializes in complex cataract and retinal conditions
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association

Specializes in cataract surgery at CE International Hospital with a decade of hands-on experience.

• Trained at prestigious Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in I-Lasik, PRK, and advanced laser surgeries
• Performs oculoplastic procedures including eyelid aesthetics
• Worked at leading institutions like Memorial Şişli Hospital