Best ReLEx SMILE Eye Surgery Doctors Abroad

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).

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. Veysi Oner performs advanced ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Trained in refractive surgery techniques
• Works at one of Turkey's leading eye hospitals
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association

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

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

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli specializes in advanced laser eye treatments at Italian Eye Hospital, known for his precision and patient-centered approach.

• Specializes in ReLEx SMILE and TransPRK procedures for vision correction
• Expert in corneal cross-linking for keratoconus treatment
• Trained at University Clinical Center of Sarajevo in ophthalmology
• Focuses on non-invasive, personalized vision correction solutions

Dr. Wiwan Sansanayudh trained at top international centers for cornea and refractive surgery, bringing global expertise to ReLEx SMILE procedures.

• Clinical fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery at University of Toronto
• Additional training at UC San Francisco's Proctor Foundation
• Faculty member at Phramongkulklao Hospital teaching next-generation surgeons
• Published in international ophthalmic journals on refractive techniques

Dr. Koc specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Atakoy, with extensive training in refractive surgery.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Beyoğlu Eye Hospital
• Member of Turkish Ophthalmology Association
• Author of books on cataract and presbyopia treatments
• Regular participant in international ophthalmology congresses

ZEISS SMILE Excellent Surgeon – Dr. Jo specializes in customized astigmatism and vision correction at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic.

• Director at Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic's Gangnam Branch
• Certified for SMILE LASIK and other refractive surgeries
• Member of multiple international ophthalmology societies including AAO and ESCRS
• Provides 1:1 customized surgical planning for each patient

Trained in cutting-edge ReLEx SMILE techniques at London Vision Clinic – Patchima Chantaren brings precision refractive surgery skills to TRSC International Eye and Vision Center.

• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Specializes in both LASIK and SMILE procedures
• Former instructor at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital's Cornea Center of Excellence
• Received advanced ocular surface training in Japan

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).

10,000+ successful eye surgeries performed – Dr. Rrusta specializes in advanced refractive procedures at Italian Eye Hospital.

• Expert in LASIK, Trans PRK, and ReLEx SMILE techniques
• Trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London
• Member of EURETINA, ESCRS, and American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Professor of Human Physiology with ongoing PhD in Clinical Medicine

Certified in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Dr. Tasanee Sirikul brings specialized expertise to ReLEx SMILE procedures at Laser Vision.

• Honors graduate from Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine
• Advanced residency training in Ophthalmology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Visiting lecturer in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
• Practices at Bangkok Eye Hospital's Laser Vision Center

Performed over 10,000 surgical cases – Dr. Kilic specializes in ReLEx SMILE eye surgery at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Izmır.

• Fellowship-trained in cornea and refractive surgery in Germany
• Member of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• Holds International Council of Ophthalmology certifications
• Published author on oculoplasty and refractive surgery

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.