ReLEx SMILE eye surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at TRSC International Eye and Vision Center – a leading refractive surgery clinic in Thailand.

• Fellowship-trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Residency in Ophthalmology at a top Thai medical school
• Current refractive surgery specialist at TRSC International LASIK Center
• Previous cornea and refractive surgery specialist at Piyavate Hospital

Successfully treated over 500,000 patients with vision correction – Dr. Chong specializes in SMILE techniques at BGN Eye Hospital.

• Certified surgeon for SMILE, LASIK/LASEK, and ICL implantation
• Chief Director and Leading Surgeon at BGN Eye Hospital
• Regular speaker at international ophthalmological conferences
• Member of Korean and international refractive surgery societies

Dr. Semih Urz specializes in advanced eye surgeries with over 14 years of experience, including ReLEx SMILE procedures.

• Awarded 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Educator at medical faculties with authored books on eye health
• Specialized in Ophthalmology at Istanbul University

20,000+ eye surgeries over 25 years – Dr. Talu specializes in advanced ophthalmic procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy.

• Performs ReLEx SMILE among other refractive surgeries
• Published 50+ scientific papers on ophthalmology
• Member of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital

Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Yasar Dag brings over a decade of expertise to ReLEx SMILE procedures.

• Trained at İstanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Published multiple studies on refractive surgery outcomes

27,000+ surgical cases performed – Dr. Mehmet Tahir Sam specializes in advanced eye surgeries at Dünyagöz Eye Hospital Antalya.

• 22 years of ophthalmology experience
• Certified in Artisan Iris and EVRS Vitroretinal surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association Board of Directors
• Conducted over 20 international and national oral presentations
• Live surgery instructor with 10+ scientific publications

Over 30,000 surgical eye procedures performed – Dr. Toygar specializes in laser eye treatments at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Etiler.

• 30 years of experience in ophthalmology
• International certified instructor for intra corneal rings and phakic IOLs
• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Co-founder and General Secretary of the Black Sea Countries Ophthalmological Society

Dr. Aylin Koc Akbay specializes in eye health, with a focus on advanced refractive procedures at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Skilled in a range of eye surgeries including ReLEx SMILE
• Board-certified in ophthalmology with years of specialized training
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Thammikasakul specializes in corneal and refractive surgery, trained with a sub-board fellowship at Khonkaen University.

• Graduated from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
• Certified in Ophthalmology at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Works as an Ophthalmologist at Intrarat Hospital

20,000+ surgical eye procedures performed over 21 years – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanriverdi specializes in ophthalmology at Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital.

• Expert in refractive surgery techniques including ReLEx SMILE
• Awarded by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious ophthalmology associations
• Former associate professor at Istanbul Medipol University

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

• Expert in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery
• Professor with extensive academic background
• Practices at a leading medical center in Israel

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. Ebru Gorgun brings 22 years of active ophthalmology practice to Dunyagoz Eye Hospital, specializing in ReLEx SMILE surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – renowned for ophthalmic education
• Active member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Affiliated with multiple international ophthalmology societies
• Lectured at Yeditepe University's ophthalmology department

Dr. Alperen Koc is a Cornea Specialist with over 14 years of experience in ophthalmology, performing advanced eye surgeries at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specializes in cornea-related procedures
• Trained at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ahmad Abdullayev is an ophthalmologist. He provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye diseases.

He performs cataract surgery with monofocal, EDOF, and trifocal lenses. He also performs secondary lens placement. He offers excimer laser vision correction, including Femto-LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. He provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma. He treats retinal diseases with medical therapy. He performs strabismus surgery. He manages corneal diseases, including keratoplasty and keratoconus cross-linking. He treats uveitis. He performs lacrimal pathway procedures, including DSR operation and pediatric probing.

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University, General Medicine (2004–2010). Ankara University, Department of Eye Diseases, specialist training (2011–2015).

Specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with extensive training in retina and vitreoretinal surgery.

• Over 32 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Trained at Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Founding partner of Kayseri Maya Eye Hospital
• Expert in advanced eye laser techniques

Over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Gokce specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Associate Professor with extensive training in refractive surgery
• Certified in multiple advanced laser eye surgery techniques
• Completed specialized SMILE Laser Surgery Courses