Best Ophthalmologists in Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

Dr Anupama Rao is a consultant ophthalmologist working at Mediclinic in Dubai. Dr Rao specialises in the analysis, management and surgical processes of anterior segment ailments of the eye. She regularly sees patients for the treatment of various eye conditions, including cataracts and glaucoma, as well as refractive surgery.

Dr Rao has over 18 years of experience, working in India prior to moving to the UAE. Dr Rao completed her Fellowship at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK. She trained in Phacoemulsification (sutureless cataract surgery) at the well-known Bombay City Eye Institute. She then went on to complete her observership in Glaucoma at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, one of the leading Ophthalmic Institutes in India. Dr Rao has also trained in IntraLASIK surgery at several centres in India and the United States.

Dr Rao is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive surgeons.

Dr. Walid M. Abdalla (MD, FRCS, ICO)

- Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Pediatric Ophthalmologist
- SStrabismus / Squint Specialist & Oculoplastic Surgeon

• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
• Fellow of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA
• Fellow of Limoges University, France
• Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology
• Bachelor in Medicine and General Surgery and Master’s Degree in Ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University

Dr. Walid completed his Bachelor Degree in Medicine and General Surgery from the Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, one of the leading Medical Schools in Egypt; followed by a Master Degree in Ophthalmology from the same medical school after three years of residency. In 2002 he became a member of the International Council of Ophthalmology in Cambridge, UK. In 2004, he completed his fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow UK. He obtained a training fellowship from Limoges University in France for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Oculoplasty in the year 2007-2008 and he also obtained fellowship training from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida; which is ranked as the No. 1 Ophthalmic Institute for the last 10 years in the USA in 2010. Over the past years, Dr. Walid worked in several countries in the region, building and developing pediatric ophthalmology & Oculoplatic departments in many leading eye centers in the Middle East.

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Dr. Mustafa graduated in Medicine with a Commendation from the UK and undertook his residency in General Ophthalmology in the UK. He has completed training in UK and part of it has been in prestigious Eye Hospitals such as Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (Dublin) and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He is a certified Consultant in the UK having worked there previously.

He has trained thoroughly in General Ophthalmology and undertook his fellowship training in Adult and Paediatric (Childhood) Glaucoma at Manchester University Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK, working under eminent clinicians within the Glaucoma fraternity.

He has worked in the UAE since 9 years as a formative Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields UAE for 9 years and now is the Director of Ophthalmology Services at American Hospital Dubai with a formidable Ophthalmic practice and Healthcare Executive Leadership experience. 

Additionally he is Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University and is a keen teacher for medical students. 

He is a Certified Aviation Ophthalmologist with the General Civil Aviation Authority having treated many Aviators medically & surgically for eye conditions.

He can diagnose glaucoma in its earliest stages using the latest diagnostic techniques such as Visual field analysis, Ocular Coherence Tomography, Goldman Applanation Tonometry and Corneal mapping parameters.

He has treated complex and advanced glaucoma using the latest surgical techniques such as the use of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgical devices, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty, Endocyclophotocoagulation, Glaucoma drainage devices as well as Trabeculectomy using the Moorfields Safer Surgical Techniques. He is also an experienced Cataract surgeon especially in patients with Glaucoma.

He has also undertaken further training in Refractive Surgery (LASIK, LASEK, PRK) and Premium IOL FemtoLaser Cataract Surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital London. He has attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery from UK and can offer treatments for potential glasses independence using the latest and safest technological advances.

In addition to his Advanced Glaucoma and Cataract practice, he also has good experience in management of Diabetic Retinopathy and Medical Retina.

He is a Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London and has gained fellowships from the European and United Kingdom boards in Ophthalmology. In addition he is a Post Graduate in Healthcare Executive Leadership.

His main research interests include compliance and the safety of glaucoma medications, efficacy and safety outcomes of the latest surgical techniques in glaucoma, including microdrainage devices, and simulation teaching of cataract surgery and ocular ultrasound. He has published extensively in peer reviewed journals. He is an active member of the Emirates Sociaety of Ophthalmology and Head of the Glaucoma Committee in UAE. He has presented his extensive work at international and national meetings.

Dr. Nadire Erdogan Dib is a Board Certified Consultant Ophthalmologist and also a comprehensively trained Ophthalmic Surgeon with a wide range of expertise in Cornea, Anterior Segment and Oculoplastic Surgery and works with advanced technology and technique.

Dr. Erdogan Dib has more than 15 years of experience in Ophthalmology.

During her years prior to moving to Dubai, she worked at Kocaeli Government Hospital in Turkey where she treated all kinds of ocular problems until joining Basel University in Switzerland for a clinical fellowship program. She has gained great experience in surgery and related fields throughout these years. During her career in Switzerland, she attended courses with different institutions in Europe where she extended her knowledge and expertise.

Her background has been further expanded and complemented with the exposure and expertise developed while pursuing the clinical fellowship program within the Ophthalmology department of Basel University one of the most prestigious hospital in Europe. She has been practicing in Dubai since 2016.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• General Ophthalmology Consultation in children and adults
• Cornea and Ocular Surface Diseases
• Refractive Surgery (such as LASIK, ultra-LASIK, PRK )
• Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
• Diagnosis and Management of the Retinal Disease (Medical Retina)
• Glaucoma (High Ocular Pressure)
• Oculoplastic Surgery (eye lids, lacrimal system)
• Ocular Trauma

Dr Chidamber Srinivas is a specialist Ophthalmologist and is widely considered to be one of the best in Dubai. His special interest is in managing Vitreo-retinal diseases and ocular immunology in addition to General Ophthalmology. He is well known for his expertise in the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Prior to joining JTS Medical Centre, Dr Srinivas was working as a Specialist Ophthalmologist with City Centre Clinic practising Medical Retina & General Ophthalmology.

Dr Srinivas previously practised at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India as Head of the Department in the 90s. After moving to Al Nadha Hospital, Rewi in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman in 1995 he was part of the ophthalmology team that started Vitreo-Retinal services.  He played a similar role in establishing a Vitreo-Retinal Department at The Welcare hospital, Dubai in 1998. Subsequently, in 2006, he also played a pivotal role in starting an autonomous Welcare Eye Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). A further list of his set-up initiatives includes the setting up of an eye department at the City Hospital, Dubai in 2008, and Vitreo-Retinal services at the Mediclinic Dubai Mall in 2010 among others.

Dr Chidamber completed his initial medical training (MBBS) from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal in India, before completing his Masters (DOMS & MS) in Ophthalmology from the same college. He began his career as a Vitreo-Retinal consultant after completing his Vitreo-Retinal Fellowship from The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. He has been undertaking Vitreo-Retinal cases, including cases that involve Vitreo Retina Surgery since 1988, and is extremely experienced in his field, with great satisfaction from his patients.

Dr. Sami Imam is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with 15 years of experience in the treatment and management of eye conditions. 

Dr. Sami is a Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in Edinburgh UK, and a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology in London UK.

Dr. Sami has got his special interest in Laser Refractive Surgery during his internship in Baylor Medical College in Texas United States of America, and during his practicing years in Sharif Eye Centers. He also has a special interest in Medical Pediatric Ophthalmology. 

He has since treated a range of complicated refractive conditions including hypermetropia, astigmatism, and myopia. He is well known for utilising cutting-edge technology including Contoura, UltraLASIK and PRK for refractive surgery. 

Dr. Imam has much knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of refractive eye problems, chalazion, styes, diabetic retinopathy, Keratoconus, and corneal cross-linking.

Dr. Sathish is a Specialist Ophthalmologist in Dubai. He completed his DOMS & MS (Ophthalmology) after obtaining his initial medical training (MBBS Degree). He began his career in 1986 upon completing his Postgraduate degree at the OEU Institute of Ophthalmology in Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India, which was then the pre-eminent training institute in the region. This means he has over 35 years experience in his field, making him an expert.

Dr. Sathish’s service also includes 9 years as a Professor and Head of Institute. He gained extensive experience and improved his medical acumen in both clinical & surgical fields, especially in those related to Anterior segment, Paediatric Ophthalmology & Oculoplasty.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Sathish is very active in research, and has published and presented over 60 papers, and delivered numerous guest lectures in national and international conferences and symposiums, along with the privilege of being a Consultant Editor of BJO South Asia Edition.

While in Muscat in 2000-01, Dr. Sathish worked as a Senior Specialist in charge of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Oculoplasty. Prior to joining JTS Medical Centre, he worked with the Welcare Hospital, Dubai since 2001 and City Centre Clinic since 2014.

Dr Tamer Salem is a specialist in ophthalmology based in Dubai, UAE.

He received his medical degree on 1991 from Cairo University, Egypt. He then became the first doctor in Europe to receive a PhD in LASIK from Miguel Hernandez University, Spain, in 2002. Her later completed two clinical fellowships, one at Regensburg University in Germany and the other at the Institute of Ophthalmology Alicante in Spain.

Dr Salem currently practices as a Specialist in Ophthalmology at Spanish Center LASIK and Eyes and Cosmetic Dubai, UAE and Belhoul European Hospital, Dubai, UAE.

He typically carries out the following ophthalmologic procedures:

• Laser refractive surgery using: LASIK, PRK, Intralasik HD and Relex-SMILE
• Laser therapeutic surgery
• Keratoconus surgery
• Implantable contact lens implantation
• Strambismus surgery
• Keratoplasy

He has an impressive amount of experience in LASIK, having performed around 14,000 LASIK procedures since 1990.

Prior to his current positions, he practiced as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at San Juan University Hospital Alicante, Spain. He is also an Assistant Ophthalmology Professor at Miguel Hernandez University, Spain.

Dr Salem aims to raise awareness of ophthalmologic conditions and as such, offers free LASIK consultations and aids his patients with any concerns and questions they have.

Dr Ayman Shouman is a Professor and Consultant in Ophthalmology, based in Dubai, UAE.

He currently practices as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Spanish Center LASIK and Eye and Cosmetic Dubai, Belhoul European Hospital Dubai and Emirates Hospital Day Surgery and Medical Center Dubai, UAE.

He has several years of experience in ophthalmology. In his current practice, he typically carries out the following procedures:

• Argon laser surgery
• YAG laser surgery
• Lens surgery
• Retina surgery
• Keratoplasty
• Blepharoplasty
• Glaucoma surgery
• Anterior segment reconstructive surgery

He received his MBBCh from Cairo University, Egypt in 1991. He later completed a Fellowship at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, UK and a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Frankfurt University, Germany.

He is also a member of European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Institute of Ophthalmology.

Dr Fernando Aguirre is a specialist in ophthalmology based in Dubai, UAE. He currently practices at Spanish Center LASIK and Eyes and Cosmetic Dubai and Belhoul European Hospital, Dubai.

Dr Aguirre has special interests in paediatric ophthalmology and anterior segment surgeries.

He qualified as a doctor in 2003 from the University of Navarra, Spain and graduated as a Specialist in Ophthalmology from San Juan University Hospital, Spain in 2009.

He is a member of the following professional organisations:

• European Board of Ophthalmology
• Editorial Board of the Spanish Journal of Ophthalmic Research
• Fellow of the Ophthalmological Society of Valencia Scholarships

Outside of the clinic, Dr Aguirre has published several articles in the field of ophthalmology and has presented his work both nationally and internationally.