Best ReLEx SMILE eye surgery doctors: TOP 128 doctors

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Jordi Mones

  • 4.7 Excellent 416 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Jordi Mones is an experienced Ophthalmologist specializing in macula and vitreoretinal procedures. His expertise includes various operations such as ReLEx SMILE eye surgery, Laser iridotomy, Trabeculotomy, LASEK eye surgery, Strabismus surgery, IOLs implantation, Laser eye surgery, Laser trabeculoplasty, Vitrectomy, LASIK eye surgery, and Botox injections. He is a principal investigator for multiple international clinical trials and has contributed significantly to treatment regimens for neovascular AMD. He is an active member of several prestigious organizations.
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Hamdi Er

  • Leading doctor for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade
  • Prof. Dr. Hamdi Er is a respected Eye Diseases Specialist with a strong background in ophthalmology. He has published 63 international papers and many national articles. His work shows a clear commitment to research and progress in eye care.

    Dr. Er has completed over 12,000 surgeries. He specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement, LASIK, and retina transplantation. He is a member of organizations such as TOD, ASRS, AAO, and EVRS. These memberships highlight his dedication to professional growth and education in his field.

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Remzi Karadag

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Remzi Karadag is a qualified ophthalmologist. He graduated from the Medical Faculty of Gazi University in Turkey. He completed his internship at Numune Scientific Research Hospital in Ankara. Dr. Karadag later specialized in corneal diseases at Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, USA.

    He is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, KRCB, ASCRS, ESCRS, and the Turkish Medical Association. Dr. Karadag is known for his skills in cataract and refractive surgery. He contributes to the field through both clinical work and research.

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Anil Kubaloglu

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Anil Kubaloglu is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 23 years in the field. He has performed more than 30,000 eye surgeries. His areas of expertise include general eye exams, cataract surgery, keratoconus, cornea treatments, laser procedures, and presbyopia care. He has made important contributions to these specialties.

    Dr. Kubaloglu has published over 100 scientific articles. This shows his dedication to advancing ophthalmology. He is a member of respected organizations such as the ESCRS and AAO. His memberships highlight his expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care.

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$1,800 - $2,190
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Fevzi Akkan

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Fevzi Akkan is an experienced eye specialist. He focuses on cataract surgery, refractive error correction, and retinal treatments. He performed Turkey’s first bionic eye surgery. This achievement earned him the TOD Best Surgical Video Award in 2016.

    Dr. Akkan is a member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Vitreoretinal Society. He graduated from Istanbul School of Medicine in 1997. He completed his ophthalmology training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital in 2002.

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$1,800 - $2,190
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Baha Toygar

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler
  • Dr. Baha Toygar is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with over 25 years in the field. He has performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. His expertise includes LASEK, ReLEx SMILE, and Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implants.

    Dr. Toygar is a certified international instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs. He has also served as a moderator at the ESCRS Satellite Symposium. He is a co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Toygar is a member of ESCRS, ASCRS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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$1,800 - $2,190
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20 top ranked ReLEx SMILE eye surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Fırat Helvacıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Fırat Helvacıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital. Dr. Helvacıoğlu is certified by the International Council of Ophthalmology. He passed both the Basic Science and Clinical Science Board Exams.

    He is a member of several medical organizations, including TOA, TTB, ESCRS, ASCRS, ISRS, and ICO. Dr. Helvacıoğlu has attended more than 20 international congresses and symposiums. These include meetings of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Afro-Asian Congress of Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to continuous professional development and high standards in his field.

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Ertan Sunay

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Ertan Sunay is a respected ophthalmologist with a medical degree from Istanbul University. He completed his post-graduate training at ZNA Middelheim Hospital in Belgium. Dr. Sunay specializes in cataract, refractive, and retinal surgeries. He holds certifications in advanced procedures, including Intralase Surgery, PresbyMAX Laser Surgery, Phakic IOLs, Corneal Cross-Linking, and Ferrara Rings Application.

    Dr. Sunay is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, EURETINA, and the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. He has attended many international congresses and has contributed to the progress of ophthalmic surgery and patient care.

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Kim Mi Jin

  • Leading doctor for ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
  • 4.1 Good 7 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Busan, BGN Eye Hospital
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$2,151 - $2,730
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Nabil Ragaei Kamel

  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Marbella, Quirónsalud Marbella
  • Dr. Nabil Ragaei Kamel is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with a diverse scope of expertise in eye care. He performs over 3600 surgeries annually, utilizing cutting-edge technology for all-laser eye surgeries. This approach ensures safe, effective, and quick recovery for patients. His remarkable contributions to the field of ophthalmology have earned him the accolade of Physician of the Year.

    Operations provided

    • Botox injections
    • Laser trabeculoplasty
    • Vitrectomy
    • LASIK eye surgery
    • Laser eye surgery
    • IOLs implantation
    • Strabismus surgery
    • Cataract surgery (one eye)
    • ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
    • Laser iridotomy
    • Trabeculotomy
    • LASEK eye surgery
    • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
    • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement

    Awards

    • Physician of the Year in Ophthalmology
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Sutan Kaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Sutan Kaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University School of Medicine. He completed advanced training at İzmir Bozyaka Teaching and Training Hospital in Turkey. Dr. Kaya specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He has notable experience in LASIK, presbyopia correction, and advanced corneal procedures.

    Dr. Kaya is certified in several areas. These include LASIK application, presbyopia correction with multifocal intraocular lenses, scleral fixation techniques, corneal collagen cross-linking, femtosecond applications for anterior segment surgery, and corneal topography analysis. He is an active member of DOG, AAO, ASCRS, and ESCRS. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to excellence and innovation in ophthalmology.

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Peykan Türkçüoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Peykan Türkçüoğlu is a professor of ophthalmology. He graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey. He has served in academic and clinical roles at top institutions. He worked as an assistant and associate professor at Fırat and İnönü Universities.

    He completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer Eye Institute. There, he specialized in vitreoretinal and medical retinal diseases. Dr. Türkçüoğlu has advanced retinal care and now practices at Veni Vidi Göz Eye Hospital. He is known for his academic work, international training, and leadership in eye surgery and research.

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Ihsan Yilmaz

  • 4.4 Good 230 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Prof. Dr. Ihsan Yilmaz is a respected ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in retinal diseases, vision correction, and advanced eye surgery. He is skilled in retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery, and LASIK. Dr. Yilmaz has performed thousands of successful procedures.

    He has published over 100 articles, abstracts, and reports in top ophthalmology journals. He is accredited by the European Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yilmaz is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS. His research on Phakic Intraocular Lenses has reached more than 300 ophthalmologists.

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Dr Veysi

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, CE International Hospital
  • Op. Dr. Veysi

    Ophthalmologist

    Education

    Specialty Training
    2011 - 2015
    Izmir Atatürk Training And Research Hospital

    Undergraduate Education
    2003 - 2010
    Ankara University Medicine Faculty

    Experience

    2022 -
    ClinicExpert - Ophthalmologist

    2021 - 2022
    Aile Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2021 - 2022
    Ataköy Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2020 - 2022
    Maltepe University Medicine Faculty - Ophthalmologist

    2018 - 2020
    Memorial Şişli Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2017 - 2018
    Aydın University Medical Park Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2017 - 2018
    Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2016
    Artvin Hopa Hospital - Ophthalmologist

    2010 - 2015
    Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital - Research

    Skills

    • I-Lasik Operation
    • Lasik Operation
    • Laser Surgery
    • PRK Surgery
    • Cataract Operation
    • Strabismus Surgery
    • Glaucoma Surgery
    • Oculoplast (Upper Lower Lid Aesthetic, Eyebrow Lift, Ptosis Operation)
    • Ektropion Entropion Operation
    • Dsr, Botox, Filling, Medical Aesthetic

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Özer Kavalcıoğlu

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Özer Kavalcıoğlu is an experienced ophthalmologist. He graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School. He is a member of several respected organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).

    Dr. Kavalcıoğlu has attended many international conferences, such as the Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology, World Glaucoma Congress, and Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and high standards in patient care.

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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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Doctor Cheon Hyeon-cheol

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Bright Eye Clinic
  • Current representative Doctor of Bright Eye Clinic Gangnam

    Former Bright Eye Clinic Busan representative doctor

    Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital

    Ophthalmology specialist doctor in Korea

    SMILE LASIK, ICL certified

    12 years of SMILE surgery experience (starting in 2012), performed over 30,000 eyes

    ICL Ophtec Expert Surgeon Certification

    Cataract Physiol Certification

    Full member of the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS)

    Full member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

    Full member of the Korean Cataract and Refractive Society (KSCRS)

    Full member of the American Cataract and Refractive Society (ASCRS)

    Full member of the European Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS)

    Full member of the Korean Contact Lens Society (KCLS)

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Kaan Okan Erdem

  • 4.1 Good 14 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
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Haluk Talu

  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy
  • Dr. Haluk Talu is an experienced Eye Diseases Specialist with 19 years in the field. He has performed over 20,000 surgeries. He provides general eye exams and treats cataracts with IOL replacement. He also performs LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, and presbyopia treatments.

    Dr. Talu has written more than 50 scientific articles. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He is dedicated to advancing eye care and maintaining high professional standards.

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Nihat Karakaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 24 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Veni Vidi Eye Clinics
  • Dr. Nihat Karakaya is an experienced ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. He is skilled in advanced procedures, including retinal detachment surgery, cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) replacement, and LASIK eye surgery.

    He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Turkish Ophthalmology Association. Dr. Karakaya regularly attends international congresses and seminars to stay current in his field. He has performed thousands of surgeries with high patient satisfaction and strong clinical results.

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