Best Eye Specialists & Ophthalmologists in Turkey

• Dr. Hakan Ciftci is an Ophthalmologist, based in Istanbul with extensive 27 years of experience.
• He has completed his studies at Uludag University.
• Dr. Hakan's areas of interest lie in Cataract surgery, Glaucoma surgery, Refractive surgery to correct vision, Reconstructive surgery to repair trauma or birth abnormalities, such as crossed eyes, Chronic or severe tear duct infections or blockages, etc.
• He has both national and international publications under his credit in accredited indexed journals.
• The ophthalmologist is also invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about the management of different types of eye infections.
• He has worked earlier in Bitlis Reşadiye Health Center, Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital, Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Medicine Hospital, Mayıs Hospital, Private Ilke Hospital.

Dr. Ibrahim Gokhan Gulkilik is an ophthalmologist with 20+ years of experience. He has expertise in Cataract surgery, Vitrectomy, Glaucoma treatment, Oculoplasty, Strabismus and treatment of pediatric eye diseases. He has performed more than:

• 10 thousands of cataract surgeries
• 3 thousands of vitreoratinal surgeries
• 1 thousand of strabismus surgeries
• 1 thousand of oküloplastik surgeries
• 5 thousands of intraocular injections
• 5 thousands of laser surgeries and performed many corneal transplantation surgeries.

Education

Dr. Gulkilik completed graduation from Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, residency in Ophthalmology Vakif Gureba Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, training in Vitreoretinal Surgery from Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul and Sisli Etfal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul.

Memberships

He is a member of International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Society for Clinical Opthalmology and Turkish Society of Ophthalmology.

• Prof. Sinan Tatlipinar is a leading Ophthalmologist with +20 years of experience in the field of treating ophthalmic conditions.
• He is affiliated to the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, the American Academy of Ophtalmology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Prof. Sinan Tatlipinar completed his MD in 1996 from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. The same year he did his MD in ophthalmology. In 2004-05, he completed his specialisation at Johns Hopkins University School Medicine, Wilmer Eye Institute Retina unit (Baltimore, USA).
• He is an expert at vitreoretinal and cataract surgeries. He also treats retina diseases and low-vision rehabilitation.
• Prof. Sinan Tatlipinar has contributed several papers to national and international publications. 

• Assist. Prof. Dr. Erkan Bulut is an Ophthalmologist with more than 16 years of experience.
• His expertise is performing cataracts (complicated cases, trifocal and toric IOL implantations) and refractive surgery (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism).
• He received his medical education at Marmara University (English Medical Faculty) in Istanbul, Turkey; İstanbul Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey; Trakya University of Medical Faculty in Edirne, Turkey; and Kocaeli University of Medical Faculty Vitreoretinal Surgery and Vocational School of Health Services, Gelisim University in Istanbul, Turkey.
• He has completed more than 20,000 procedures involving cataract and refractive surgery. 
• In addition, he has interests in the medical and surgical retina, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery (ptosis, ectropion, entropion, lower and upper eyelid blepharoplasty, Botox and filler injections, eyelid reconstructions following trauma or cancer removal, lacrimal surgeries), and glaucoma.
• He has professional membership in the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Opthalmology Society.
• He holds several publications credited to his name

• Dr. Suleyman Cataltepe is an Ophthalmologist, based in Istanbul with extensive 28+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Cornea Transplant, Laser Surgeries, Cataract, Children's Eye Health, Eye infection, Myopia, Squint, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, etc.
• He has completed his graduation and post-graduation from Uludağ University.
• To date, Dr. Suleyman has worked in some of the top-notch hospitals such as Niğde Altunhisar Akmanlar Health Center, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Tokat Turhal State Hospital, Private Istanbul Medicine Hospital Eye Diseases and Laser Surgery Center, Private Advanced Eye Center, Private Ilke Hospital, Kolan International Hospital.

Dr. Cengiz Aras is an ophthalmologist with 19+ years of experience. He has published more than 47 international papers 17 international papers. He has expertise in Cataract surgery, vitrectomy, Glaucoma treatment, pediatric eye diseases, Corneal diseases and corneal transplantation.

Memberships
He is a member of Turkish Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Retinal Specialist, European School of Advanced Scıences of Ophthalmology, Vitroretinal Surgery Unit Turkish Ophthalmological Society, Turkish Opthalmological Association and Turkish Opthalmological Proficiency Council.

Education
He completed graduation from İstanbul University and post-graduation from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa.

• Dr. Alptekin Gok is an Ophthalmologist, based in Istanbul with 18+ years of experience.
• He has completed his graduation from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Istanbul Haseki Hospital, and has worked in Okmeydanı SSK, Buyukcekmece State Hospital, Kolan Hospital.
• Dr. Gok's areas of interest lie in Cataract surgery, Glaucoma surgery, Refractive surgery to correct vision, Reconstructive surgery to repair trauma or birth abnormalities, such as crossed eyes, Chronic or severe tear duct infections or blockages, etc.
• He has both national and international publications under his credit in accredited indexed journals.
• The ophthalmologist is also invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about the management of different types of eye infections.

• Prof. Barış Sönmez, M.D. is a well-known Ophthalmologist and has experience of more than 17 years.
• His medical interest lies in Corneal diseases, LASIK, SMILE, NoThouch excimer laser eye treatments, cataract and intraocular lens surgeries, Treatment of keratoconus, Pterygium surgery, and Treatment of high intraocular pressure and glaucoma.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Myopia, Presbyopia, Retinal Detachment, Strabismus, and Uveitis.
• Dr. Barış has publications in several international and national journals

• Dr. War Baydar is an Eye specialist, based in Istanbul with 16+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Cornea Transplant, Laser Surgeries, Cataract, Children's Eye Health, Eye infection, Myopia, Squint, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, etc.
• He has completed his studies at the reputed Ankara University.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
• He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Eye infection.
• Dr. War has worked earlier in Sisli Etfal Hospital, Beyoğlu Training and Research Hospital, Cyprus Life Hospital, Kolan British Hospital, etc.

• Assoc Prof. Hasan Basri Arifoğlu is a well-known Ophthalmologist and has experience of more than 13 years.
• He has expertise in the therapies such as Strabismus treatment, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Corneal transplantation (keratoplasty), Anti VEGF, intravitreal injection treatment, and Botulinum toxin type a.
• He also has command over the cases involving children or childhood eye conditions, cases with a neurological cause or component, such as optic nerve problems, abnormal eye movements, double vision, and some kinds of vision loss, and cases involving complex surgical procedures, such as reconstructive surgery or advanced vision repair.
• Dr. Hasan Basri has publications in several medical journals. 

• Asst. Prof. Başak Bostancı is a renowned Ophthalmologist and has experience of more than 8 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of cases involving children or childhood eye conditions, cases with a neurological cause or component, such as optic nerve problems, abnormal eye movements, double vision, and some kinds of vision loss, and cases involving complex surgical procedures, such as reconstructive surgery or advanced vision repair.
• He is an active member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, American Society of Refractive Surgeons, and TOD Cataract & Refraction Surgery Unit Active Membership.
• Prof. Başak has several publications in both international and national medical journals.