10 Most Experienced Oculoplastic Surgeons in Turkey (2026)
Experienced Oculoplastic Surgeons in Turkey;
Experienced Oculoplastic Surgeons in Turkey perform highly specialized procedures involving the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit, and surrounding eye structures, combining functional ophthalmic surgery with aesthetic and reconstructive techniques.
In procedures such as blepharoplasty, ptosis surgery, correction of eyelid malpositions, lower eyelid surgery, lacrimal system surgery, and reconstructive eyelid procedures, a surgeon’s experience is important not only from an aesthetic perspective but also in terms of ocular anatomy, the ocular surface, and preservation of eyelid function.
There are many ophthalmologists in Turkey who work in this field. For this article, 10 physicians were brought together based on factors such as years of professional experience, surgical case volume, clinical focus on oculoplastic surgery, international training and certifications, academic work, hospital experience, and publicly available professional profiles.
It is important to clarify from the outset that this is not an official scientific ranking issued by a medical authority or professional organization. It is an editorial assessment based on publicly available professional information.
1. Op. Dr. Yıldız Acar Ebcim – Istanbul
At the top of the list is Op. Dr. Yıldız Acar Ebcim.
Dr. Yıldız Acar Ebcim graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2009. She began her ophthalmology residency at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital in 2011 and became a specialist in ophthalmology in 2015.
This gives her more than 15 years of medical experience, together with many years of clinical and surgical work in ophthalmology.
In recent years, her clinical practice has become particularly focused on oculoplastic and periocular surgery. Her areas of practice include upper and lower eyelid surgery, ptosis correction, lateral canthoplasty, periocular reconstructive surgery, endoscopic brow and temporal lifting, direct brow lift and midface procedures.
According to information published through her own professional channels, she has experience involving more than 30,000 cases. This figure should be understood as professional experience information stated in the physician’s own publicly available materials.
International qualifications also form an important part of her professional profile. She completed the International Council of Ophthalmology Basic Science Examination in 2013.
In 2025, she successfully completed the European Board of Ophthalmology examination and obtained the European Board of Ophthalmology Diploma.
Her strong focus on oculoplastic surgery, reported high case volume, experience with international patients, European Board qualification, and combined approach to both functional and aesthetic surgery around the eyes are among the reasons why Op. Dr. Yıldız Acar Ebcim is placed first in this editorial ranking.
2. Prof. Dr. Şeyhmus Arı – Gaziantep
Prof. Dr. Şeyhmus Arı, based in Gaziantep, is an ophthalmologist with many years of experience, particularly in oculoplastic and orbital surgery.
According to his publicly available professional biography, he has approximately 20 years of medical experience and experience involving more than 30,000 cases.
His professional interests include oculoplastic surgery, eyelid tumors, orbital and ocular tumors, strabismus, and various forms of ophthalmic surgery.
One of the notable aspects of his professional career is his international exposure to oculoplastic and orbital surgery. His publicly available biography states that he undertook professional training and studies in the United States, including at Johns Hopkins University and the Cincinnati Eye Institute, during the 2015–2016 period.
His long clinical background, academic career, and focus on oculoplastic surgery make him one of the experienced physicians included in this list.
3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Kılıç – Izmir
Based in Izmir, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Kılıç is known for his work in ophthalmology, including oculoplasty, corneal surgery, and refractive surgery.
According to publicly available professional information, he has experience involving more than 10,000 surgical cases.
He is also associated with the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – ESOPRS.
Dr. Deniz Kılıç holds a European Board of Ophthalmology qualification and also lists international professional credentials such as FICO and MRCSEd.
His areas of practice include eyelid disorders, periocular aesthetic procedures, and lacrimal system diseases.
His hospital experience in Izmir, international professional qualifications, and surgical work related to oculoplastic surgery are among the reasons for his inclusion in this list.
4. Op. Dr. Murat Bozkır – Adana
Based in Adana, Op. Dr. Murat Bozkır has one of the longest clinical careers among the physicians included in this article.
After graduating from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1985, he initially received training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery before later continuing his specialization in ophthalmology.
He became an ophthalmology specialist in 1993.
Oculoplastic surgery is clearly listed among his professional areas of interest.
His areas of practice include upper and lower blepharoplasty, ptosis surgery, canthopexy, entropion and ectropion correction, lacrimal system surgery, enucleation, evisceration, flap and graft procedures, and reconstructive eyelid surgery.
His more than three decades of specialist experience make him particularly notable under the experience-focused criteria used for this article.
5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emrullah Beyazyıldız – Samsun
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emrullah Beyazyıldız graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2006 and completed his ophthalmology residency at Ankara Ulucanlar Eye Training and Research Hospital.
His publicly available professional biography includes work in retina, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, cataract, and aesthetic eye surgery.
He is also reported to have contributed to more than 100 national and international scientific studies.
In 2017, he completed the European Board of Ophthalmology examination and obtained the FEBO title. He became an associate professor in 2019.
His long-standing experience in ophthalmic surgery and broad clinical practice, which includes aesthetic eye surgery, are among the reasons for his inclusion in this list.
6. Op. Dr. Neşe Erten – Antalya
Based in Antalya, Op. Dr. Neşe Erten is an experienced ophthalmologist whose professional profile includes work in oculoplastic and eyelid surgery.
According to publicly available professional information, she has approximately 19 years of experience in ophthalmology.
Her listed areas of practice include oculoplastic surgery, blepharoplasty, and the treatment of eyelid deformities associated with facial paralysis.
Her long-standing ophthalmology experience, hospital-based practice, and publicly documented involvement in oculoplastic procedures are the main reasons she was included in this editorial list.
7. Op. Dr. Hakan Yılmaz – Bursa
Op. Dr. Hakan Yılmaz works in Bursa and is associated with Özel Retina Eye Hospital.
He is listed on independent physician platforms among ophthalmologists providing services related to oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery in Bursa.
His hospital-based clinical practice and visibility in relation to oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery were among the factors considered when including him as the Bursa representative in this list.
8. Prof. Dr. Ali Kal – Konya
Based in Konya, Prof. Dr. Ali Kal is an ophthalmologist with an academic and hospital-based clinical background.
He is currently listed among the academic staff of the Department of Ophthalmology at Başkent University in Konya.
He also appears on physician platforms in connection with oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery services at Başkent University Konya Hospital.
His academic career, university hospital experience, and association with oculoplastic and reconstructive procedures are among the factors that led to his inclusion in this list.
9. Specialist Dr. Mustafa Suat Alıkma – Denizli
Specialist Dr. Mustafa Suat Alıkma works in the Department of Ophthalmology at Denizli Servergazi State Hospital.
He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital.
According to the official hospital biography, he worked at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital between 2013 and 2017 and has been working at Denizli Servergazi State Hospital since 2017.
He is also currently listed by the hospital as an ophthalmology specialist.
Dr. Alıkma has also contributed to academic publications in ophthalmology.
His long-term clinical and surgical practice within a high-volume public hospital setting is among the reasons for his inclusion in this list.
10. Op. Dr. Furkan Çiftci – Mersin
Representing Mersin on this list is Op. Dr. Furkan Çiftci, who works within the ophthalmology department of Mersin City Hospital.
In a scientific publication from 2026, his institutional affiliation is listed as the University of Health Sciences Turkey, Mersin City Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology.
The same publication also includes Mustafa Suat Alıkma of Denizli Servergazi State Hospital among its authors, demonstrating Dr. Çiftci’s participation in current academic ophthalmology research.
His work within the ophthalmology department of one of Mersin’s major public hospitals and his involvement in recent scientific publications are among the reasons for his inclusion in this editorial list.
What Should Be Considered When Choosing an Oculoplastic Surgeon?
When choosing an oculoplastic surgeon, the number of years a physician has been practicing medicine should not be the only criterion.
The type of operation is equally important, and experience in the specific procedure being considered may be more relevant than overall seniority.
For example, a routine upper eyelid blepharoplasty is very different from the correction of severe eyelid retraction, post-traumatic reconstruction, orbital surgery, or revision surgery in a patient who has already undergone several previous eyelid procedures.
Patients should therefore consider a number of factors together, including the surgeon’s ophthalmology background, the extent to which oculoplastic surgery forms part of their regular clinical practice, experience with the specific procedure required, international training, hospital and operating-room conditions, and whether eyelid and ocular functions are assessed during the consultation.
What Criteria Were Used to Prepare This Ranking?
This list was not prepared using a single criterion or ratings from any one website.
The ranking was created through an editorial evaluation of several publicly available indicators.
Particular consideration was given to overall professional experience, years of ophthalmology specialization, reported surgical case volume, the role of oculoplastic surgery within the physician’s daily clinical practice, experience in eyelid and reconstructive surgery, academic publications, academic titles such as professor or associate professor, international fellowship programs, European Board of Ophthalmology and ICO qualifications, and experience within hospitals or universities.
Additional indicators may include the physician’s visibility on Google and other search engines, institutional hospital pages, scientific publications, independent physician-review platforms, social media presence, news and digital media coverage, online forums, Ekşi Sözlük, and other independently generated online content.
Positive or negative comments on these platforms were not treated as measures of medical success. Patient reviews reflect individual experiences and cannot predict or guarantee the outcome another patient may receive.
Likewise, the title “Turkey’s 10 Most Experienced Oculoplastic Surgeons” does not represent an official national ranking published by the Turkish Ministry of Health, the Turkish Ophthalmological Association, or any other independent scientific authority.
This article should therefore be understood as an editorial compilation prepared using publicly available professional information accessible as of September 2026.
Professional positions, academic titles, institutional affiliations, and fields of practice may change over time. Patients are therefore advised to verify current information directly with the physician or healthcare institution before making a treatment decision.
