Prof. Ahmed El-Barky is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon with over 25 years of clinical and surgical experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Medicine in 1997 and Doctor of Medicine degree in 2005 from the Benha Faculty of Medicine at Benha University, Egypt. In 2006, he obtained his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Ophthalmology in Glasgow, UK. Prof. Ahmed is also an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Benha University, Egypt, and serves as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, UAE. His expertise includes surgical retina procedures, such as managing complications of diabetic retinopathy and performing complex retinal surgeries for intraocular foreign bodies and trauma. He is also experienced in medical retina management, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vascular diseases.
Dr. Abdul Aziz Badla is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai and has an experience of 29 years in this field. Dr. Abdul Aziz Badla practices at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital – Dubai Healthcare City in Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai. He completed MBBS from College of Medicine in 1992.
He is a member of Syrian Physicians Association and International Council of Ophthalmology, USA. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Eyebrow design,Orbital decompression surgery, Treatment for Eyes, Octopus Visual Field Analyser and Eye Cancer Treatment, etc.
Dr. Abeer Khalid AlAli is a Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She received her medical degree from the Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain, completed her Ophthalmology residency training, and subsequently completed a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
She specializes in the medical and surgical management of pediatric eye diseases, including retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, retinoblastoma, and ocular trauma. Dr. AlAli is actively involved in postgraduate ophthalmic education as a member of the Emirati Board of Ophthalmology Examination Committee and a member of the ophthalmology Arab Board of Health Specializations. She previously served as Program Director of the Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. Her clinical and research interests include pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and ophthalmic education.
Dr Ahmed Shabana is an experienced Ophthalmologist with more than 17 years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology in different countries around the world.
He is one of the most in demand Ophthalmologists in the country, with experience in being Head of the Ophthalmology department in several reputed hospitals around the country.
Dr Ahmed Shabana is experienced in medical and surgical management of all paediatric and adult diseases of the eye, with a specific interest in complex glaucoma and cataract surgeries.
Has a vast experience in refractive surgeries including PRK, LASIK, FEMTOLASIK, SMILE and is one of the most experienced in treatment of Presbyopia with LASIK, having performed the highest number of Presbyond LASIK corrections in the U.A.E.
He was raised in the USA after which he went back to his home country (EGYPT), to join medical college in Cairo University, where he got his bachelor’s degree. After that he took his master’s degree from Al Azhar University also in Cairo, after that he got his first training in Jules-Gonin Hospital in Lausanne-Switzerland.
Following that he came back to his home country again where he started the first Sub-Speciality Glaucoma Clinic In the Memorial Institute of Ophthalmic Research where it soon became the largest glaucoma clinic in the Country.
He later travelled to Scotland where he passed his MRCS in Edinburgh-Scotland, followed by Becoming a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology, and later he got Certified as a Glaucoma Sub-Specialized doctor from the ICO.
He later travelled to the world known Ophthalmology Centre (I.M.O) in Barcelona-Spain where he got advanced glaucoma training. After that he moved to the UAE where he started his journey of providing premium health, where he underwent the first glaucoma surgery on a baby less than 7 days old.
Dr. Ahmed Almarzooqi is a highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in medical and surgical retina, as well as cataract surgeries. With over a decade of experience in both clinical and academic settings, he has held prestigious roles, including Division Chief of Ophthalmology at Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City and Tawam Hospital. Dr. Almarzooqi received his training at two of Germany’s most renowned university hospitals—Ludwig Maximilian University and Technical University of Munich. He earned his German Board Certification in Ophthalmology (Facharzt) and later obtained the FEBO title (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology), making him a double-certified ophthalmologist. He further specialized in medical and surgical retina through an intensive fellowship under the mentorship of distinguished German professors. An influential figure in the field, Dr. Almarzooqi actively contributes to ophthalmology in the UAE and internationally. He frequently speaks at prestigious local and global conferences and is affiliated with several respected professional organizations, including the German Ophthalmology Society and the European Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Alneyadi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist who earned his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He obtained the German Board Certification in Ophthalmology (Facharzt) as well as the European Board of Ophthalmology certification (Paris, France). He has over five years of experience in cataract and refractive surgery.
Current Position:
May 2013–Present-Head of Vitreoretinal Unit and Medical Director Eye Consultants Dubai,UAE
Management of all Vitreoretinal,uveitis and anterior segment cases.
Our Center is working as tertiary referral center accepting and treating most advanced and complicated cases from UAE,Middle East & Africa.
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Dr. Aldhanhani is Arab board of ophthalmology graduate at Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Program, currently working at Ambulatory Health Services Abu Dhabi. Covering general ophthalmology and persuing future career in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. Highly interested in teaching and wet lab training for the upcoming generation of ophthalmologists.
Dr. Alaa Attawan is a UK-trained Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and vitreoretinal surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital UAE and Imperial College London Diabetes Centre – Al Ain With over 20 years of experience, he brings extensive expertise in complex retinal disease, diabetic eye care, and advanced surgical management.
He completed his ophthalmology training in the United Kingdom, earning his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) , followed by 2 years of fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery. He subsequently served as a Consultant at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Moorfields eye Hospital UK, before relocating to the UAE.
He is a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist London (FRCOphth) and the European Board of Ophthalmology – Paris (FEBOphth). He also has a certificate in Global Public health, AI and Leadership from Harvard T.H Chan school of public health USA.
In Al Ain, Dr. Attawan was the Retina Service Lead and co-founder of the vitreoretinal unit at Tawam Hospital, where he played a key role in establishing and advancing specialist retinal services. His contributions were recognised by SEHA, naming him among the top 10 consultants in 2022, and by Global CEO Network Magazine in 2026. He has one invention registered under his name at the World intellectual property organization (WIPO).
He has more than 15 Publications in prestigious journals and also an active educator, researcher, and regular speaker at regional and international conferences.
Dr. Fahd Quhill is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Medical Retina and Ocular inflammatory disease at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai in Dubai Healthcare City.
Dr. Fahd specialises in the assessment and management of uveitis and inflammatory eye diseases (uveitis, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases of the eye) as well as medical retinal disease, such as diabetes, macular degeneration, inherited retinal disease and retinal vascular disease.
He has broad experience in the diagnosis and management of complex inflammatory eye diseases, including the use of immunosuppression, as well as in treating retinal disease.
Dr. Fahd trained in Ophthalmology in the United Kingdom at Oxford, Birmingham and London, completing three Medical Retinal Fellowships in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
He has undertaken research and served as principal investigator in numerous macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema trials. He has published 27 research papers on retinal and ocular inflammatory disease in leading journal/s such as Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology and Eye, among others.
He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Dr. Mohamed Khalfan Ahmed Alketbi is a highly accomplished Consultant Ophthalmology & Vitreo Retina Surgery specializing in surgical retina and uveitis. With extensive experience in clinical practice and medical research, Dr. Alketbi is dedicated to advancing patient care and ophthalmic science. Dr. Alketbi completed his MBBS at Gulf Medical University in Ajman, UAE, in 2011. He then pursued advanced training at the University Hospital of Nice, France, earning a Diploma of Specialized Studies in Ophthalmology from 2015 to 2020. His expertise was further enhanced by a fellowship in surgical retina and uveitis at the same institution, where he developed proficiency in cataract surgery and other complex ocular procedures.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Dr. Alketbi is known for his ability to treat diverse patient populations across various countries. His clinical work focuses on managing complex retinal conditions and treating patients with uveitis. During his fellowship in France, he participated in a multidisciplinary uveitis clinic in collaboration with rheumatology specialists, shaping his holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Alketbi’s commitment to advancing medical science is complemented by his humanitarian efforts. He volunteered with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on a mission to the Congo, providing cataract surgeries and ocular disease screenings. He has also contributed to various health awareness campaigns, including breast cancer awareness and environmental health initiatives.
Dr. Mohamed Hesham Aly is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and a specialist in glaucoma and cataract surgery, with more than four decades of clinical and surgical experience.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed.), he has gained extensive international experience through his work in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, with expertise in managing both routine and complex ophthalmic conditions.
Dr. Murad Alobthani, MBBS, FRCS(Canada)
Dr. Alobthani did the residency training at University of Toronto, Canada and graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons Canada. He completed cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada followed by a second Corneal fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK.
Mr Obeda Kailani is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma, cataract and anterior-segment surgery. Recognised among the Top 50 “Drivers of Change” in The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026, he offers a comprehensive range of treatments—from laser and minimally invasive procedures to complex glaucoma surgery—with care tailored to each patient’s visual needs and lifestyle.
Dr. Piergiorgio Neri, MD, PhD, FEBOphth is a Staff Physician within the Ophthalmology Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Surgical Institute.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Neri was Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Polytechnic University of Marche-Ancona.
Dr. Neri received his medical degree from University of Ancona Medical School, Italy. He completed His residency at University of Ancona Medical School.
Dr. Neri was an Honorary Research Fellow in Uveitis at the Eye Department, University of Aberdeen, scientist visitor at the University of Tübingen and Visiting Professor at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. In 2010 he was named Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Polytechnic University of Marche-Ancona.
Dr. Neri was a Medical Retina and Clinical Ocular Immunology Consultant at the Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I-GM Lancisi-G Salesi of Ancona. He was director of the Ocular Immunology Service at the Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I-GM Lancisi-G Salesi of Ancona since 2007.
Dr. Neri is a member of the International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS), the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA), International Uveitis Study Group (IUSG) and the European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER). Dr. Neri has served EVER as Section Program Secretary for Immunology/Microbiology since 2010 and became Section President in 2016.
Dr. Neri is also listed in the panel of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicine Agency (EMA) and of Italian Pharmaceutical Agency (AIFA).
Dr. Prasan Rao has been managing ophthalmology patients since 1995. His area of specialisation includes vitreo-retina-macular diseases, medical and surgical retina, ocular inflammation and uveitis, ocular tumours, ocular imaging and trauma, cataract.
After completing his medical degree at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, with distinction in Ophthalmology, he pursued his post-graduate training at L.T.M.General Hospital and Sir J.J. Group of Hospital, Mumbai. He was among the first resident ophthalmologists to regularly perform non-phaco small incision cataract surgery in 1995-96 in Mumbai. He underwent an extensive and rigorous fellowship training in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery at the esteemed Sankara Nethralaya & Vision Research Foundation (Chennai, India)
He has a Fellowship in Ophthalmology from The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He is board certified by the National Board for Ophthalmology (India). He is a Member of European Society of Vitreoretinal Surgery (EVRS), an International Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member of American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).
He has been working in UAE since June 2003. He has to his credit as being the first surgeon to introduce in UAE – retinal detachment surgery for retinopathy of prematurity in 2003, combined half-fluence photodynamic therapy and lucentis injection for AMD in 2007, intravitreal antiVEGF injections for active ROP in 2008, lens-sparing vitrectomy for stage IV ROP in 2010, one of the first surgeons to perform 25 and 27-gauge vitrectomy in UAE.
He has vast experience in the treatment of retinal detachments (simple and complex), advanced diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration. He has performed over 3000 cataract surgeries (by phacoemulsification), over 1500 vitreoretinal surgeries and over 500 combined (Phaco and vitrectomy) in UAE since 2003.
He is not only involved in clinical and surgical work, but also in surgical training of peers, clinical research, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and scientific paper presentations. He is a regular invited faculty for various local and international conferences.
Dr. Rao enjoys running and badminton in his leisure time. He can converse in English, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu.
Dr.Saleh Saif Al Messabi is one of the most esteemed Ophthalmologists in the region. For his quality of work, he was presented the Best Surgical Performance Award by Health Authority of Abu Dhabi. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Sheikh Rashed Al Maktoum award for Scientific outstanding.
Dr.Al Messabi has been known to be a pioneer when it comes to new developments in his field. He is one of the first 2 surgeons to introduce Femto-Cataract surgery to the Middle East in early 2012 and new types of multifocal intraocular lenses. A leader of innovation and one of the first few surgeons in the Middle East to start and to teach the most advanced forms of Corneal transplant like DSAEK and DALK in 2007.
Dr.Al Messabi finished his 5 years Ophthalmology Residency training at McGill University, Canada. He then spent one year further to finish his Cornea and Refractive Surgery clinical fellowship at the University of Montreal in 2007, after which he joined Sheikh Khalifa Medical City as Ophthalmology Consultant. During his tenure he established the Corneal Transplant program for SEHA in the same year, 2 years later he founded the Residency program and served until August 2012 as Residency Program Director and Head of Ophthalmology Department. After that, he joined Samaya Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi as medical director and partner.
Dr.Al Messabi is the President of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology and a very active member in Education and Research. He teaches Medical students at UAE University and has always given lectures in all the major, international conferences like AAO, ASCRS, ESCRS, WOC at different cities around the world.
Dr. Salman Waqar is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of adult glaucoma and cataracts at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City.
His areas of expertise include medical, laser and surgical treatments for glaucoma (including minimally invasive implants and aqueous shunt devices). He also offers cataract surgery using the latest small incision technology, and with a range of intraocular lenses (Toric, Multifocal and Extended Depth of Field), tailored to the patients individual needs.
Dr. Waqar graduated from Pakistan and has over 15 years’ experience of work in the United Kingdom. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training from the UK, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He has worked in various prestigious eye units including the West of England Eye Unit (Exeter), where he completed his sub-specialty training in glaucoma. In his career, he has been appointed as a consultant across a wide range of leading medical institutions such as the Royal Eye Infirmary (Plymouth), Nuffield Health, Medical Eye Clinic and Newmedica. In addition to his clinical work, he has also performed with distinction as director of clinical governance and for the glaucoma service.
Dr. Waqar’s research interests include optimizing patient outcomes with minimally invasive surgery, using virtual reality simulation to investigate surgeon performance and the development of innovative surgical instruments to improve patient safety. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, such as the British Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Cataract and refractive Surgery, and presents regularly at national and international meetings.
He holds memberships with the United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
In his capacity as an Honorary Fellow with Plymouth University, he has been involved in training the doctors and surgeons of our future. In 2019, his work was recognized with a nomination for a regional Trainer of the Year Award by the Peninsula School of Ophthalmology. In addition, he has been the recipient of numerous research grants, and has co-authored two medical textbooks. Other accolades include invitations as a surgical skills instructor at minimally invasive glaucoma surgery courses, and to the microsurgical skills course with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
In his spare time he is an avid reader, aspiring author and motivated triathlete.
Dr. Tariq Al-Rawashdeh is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal surgeon for the last 7 years after he finished his subspecialty fellowship from Charite University Hospital Berlin and Hamburg University Hospital in Germany during the period 2009 to 2012. Dr. Tariq’s strong points in eye care medical and surgical treatment for retinal disorders include Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal detachment surgery with the latest technology of 25 gage and 27 gage Vitrectomy for retinal repair plus all types of intravitreal injections and implants; Cataract surgery with conventional phacoemulsification and Femto associated cataract extraction include all intraocular lens implantation, multifocal lenses, toric lenses and monofocal; Refractive surgery include PRK, Lasik surgery, Femto Lasik and implantation of ICL and Toric ICL; Penetrating keratoplasty.
Dr. Tariq Al-Rawashdeh is holding multi international board certificates during his training for 12 years before becoming a Consultant. He is holding European Board of Ophthalmology FEBO from Paris, France, German Board of Ophthalmology Facharzt Berlin Germany, Jordanian Board of Ophthalmology, Amman Jordan and International Council of Ophthalmology ICO Basic and clinical London.
Dr. Waleed Ghobashy; Assistant Professor and Consultant of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt. After serving for a year in Moorfields Eye Hospital Center, Abu Dhabi as consultant ophthalmology. Dr. Waleed started a new role in October 2020 as the Medical Director & Head of Glaucoma & Cataract Unit, Magrabi Eye Center, Al Ain, UAE.
Dr. Waleed started his career in the ophthalmology field in 1996 as a resident in Suez Canal University Hospital, Egypt. He received his master degree in ophthalmology in 2000 in field of cataract surgery. He received advanced ophthalmology training from 2000 to 2005, concluded by passing MD exams , and getting his PhD thesis in “Ocular changes after myopic LASIK” from Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt. His supervisor was the Refractive Pioneer Prof. Dr. Karem Kolkailah. Dr. Ghobashy then moved to Knoxville, TN, USA to act as the clinical fellow of Dr. Steven Sterling MD; the distinguished phaco refractive surgeon of East Tennessee 2005 to 2007.
Dr. Waleed Ghobashy then returned home to act as clinical lecturer and consultant of ophthalmology in faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University. From 2007 till present, Dr. Ghobashy did extensive research and clinical work in refractive surgeries, cataract, glaucoma, medical retina and Electrophysiological diagnosis of ocular diseases, with over 30 published research papers in many regional and international scientific journals, gained the title of Assistant Professor of ophthalmology in 2014.
Dr. Ghobashy is a member of many ophthalmology associations, and a speaker in the annual meetings of the most prestigious ophthalmological societies including American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), Egyptian Society of Ophthalmology (ESO), Emirates Society of Ophthalmology.
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