Independent Partner Surgeon
Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar
Ophthalmology, Eye Diseases and Surgery Specialist
Istanbul, Turkey
- Specialisation
- Ophthalmology, Eye Diseases and Surgery
- Experience
- 25+ years, specialist since 2001
- Languages
- Turkish, English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Kurdish
- Practice
- Independent ophthalmology practice in Istanbul, with surgery at established eye and general hospitals
About Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar
Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar is an experienced ophthalmologist and eye surgeon with more than two and a half decades of clinical and surgical practice. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his specialty training in Ophthalmology in 2001.
Throughout his career he has practised at several established eye and general hospitals in Turkey, with a clinical focus on refractive laser surgery, cataract surgery, and the medical and surgical management of eye diseases. He is known for a calm, communicative consultation style and a patient-first approach to surgical decision-making.
Areas of expertise
- Refractive and cataract surgery
- Laser refractive surgery (LASIK, No-Touch laser, PRK and other modern techniques) for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, and cataract surgery including premium intraocular lenses (multifocal, trifocal and smart IOLs).
- Corneal conditions
- Keratoconus diagnosis and management, and corneal transplantation.
- Medical and surgical ophthalmology
- Glaucoma (medical and surgical management), retinal diseases, strabismus (eye misalignment) and amblyopia (lazy eye), and dry eye and lacrimal (tear) duct disorders.
- Additional procedures
- Non-surgical eyelid procedures (laser and plasma-assisted), and general ophthalmology consultations and diagnostics.
Surgical experience
According to figures published on Op. Dr. Özhisar’s official professional website, his surgical experience over more than 25 years includes over 70,000 total eye surgeries, over 50,000 laser refractive procedures (LASIK and PRK), and over 15,000 cataract surgeries.
Education and training
- Medical degree
- Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (graduated 1995).
- Ophthalmology specialty
- Completed in 2001.
Professional background
Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar has practised at several established hospitals in Turkey across both public and private healthcare, including Veni Vidi Eye Center (Bakırköy and Ataşehir branches), Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, and Kurtköy Ersoy Hospital. He currently practises independently as an ophthalmologist in Istanbul and continues to perform surgical procedures at established partner hospitals.
Multilingual patient care
Op. Dr. Özhisar consults with patients in Turkish, English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian and Kurdish, allowing him to communicate directly with patients from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This is particularly valuable in international ophthalmology, where clear communication of refractive goals, surgical considerations and post-operative expectations is essential.
Partnership with Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services
Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar is an independent partner surgeon affiliated with Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services through a professional cooperation agreement. Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services is not a clinic, hospital or healthcare provider. It coordinates travel, accommodation, interpretation and logistical support for international patients who choose to be treated by Op. Dr. Özhisar at his independent practice or at the established hospitals where he performs surgery. All consultations, surgical procedures and clinical decisions are carried out independently by Op. Dr. Özhisar at his own clinical setting, and international patients benefit from direct multilingual communication throughout their treatment journey in Istanbul.
Op. Dr. Halit Özhisar is an independent partner surgeon and is responsible for their own clinical decisions and treatment outcomes. Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services is a medical travel coordination company, not a clinic or healthcare provider, and does not perform procedures or guarantee results.