31 years of experience
Dubai
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About Dr. Renu Jacob
Unique Prime code: 501
Ms. Renu Jacob is a highly skilled Specialist Ophthalmologist with extensive experience spanning over 12 years in Dubai. She graduated from CMC Vellore and completed her M.S. in Ophthalmology from the University of Kerala. Ms. Jacob began her career in various hospitals across Kerala and Chennai, India, accumulating valuable expertise in ophthalmic care.
Throughout her tenure, Ms. Jacob has performed numerous eye surgeries and treated a diverse range of ophthalmic cases, demonstrating her proficiency in various subspecialties within ophthalmology. Her areas of expertise include the management of conditions such as dry eye, computer vision syndrome, refraction errors, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy evaluation, cataract and glaucoma screening, anterior segment disorders, and allergic conjunctivitis.
Ms. Jacob's dedication to providing exceptional eye care, coupled with her extensive clinical experience and comprehensive knowledge, has earned her a reputation as a trusted and respected ophthalmologist in the Dubai healthcare community.
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Registered with
Dubai Health Authority
No. 00240384
Qualifications
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology)
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Locations
Prime Medical Centre - Burjuman Mall
Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd - Al Mankhool, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Prime Medical Center Jumeirah
Al Ferdous 1, Al Wasl Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Dr. Renu Jacob is friendly and good, with many patients appreciating how she explains issues clearly. Patients value her thorough eye examinations and the clear explanations provided regarding their conditions and diagnosis. Her approachable manner helps them feel comfortable. Her care addresses eye tests and eye infections.
Refraction. Was done with dirty lenses and unstable gear. Poor hygiene and unprofessional attitude. Charges not explained clearly just because Insurance was covered. I was called twice and charged twice on the name of the procedure which could have been done on the same day.
I’m honestly very frustrated and upset with my experience today at Prime Medical in BurJuman. I came in for an ophthalmology appointment, around 2:40pm, hoping to receive proper care for an issue with my left eye. It was my first time booking with Dr. Jacob, as the eye specialist I usually visit near my area was not available. At first, everything seemed fine when I was called in, but as the consultation started, things quickly became disappointing. While I was explaining my concern, both the doctor and the nurse kept getting distracted with paperwork. I would be in the middle of speaking, then suddenly get cut off because they were focused on something else. Then, out of nowhere, the doctor would ask another question, only for the same thing to happen again. It felt like I never had the chance to fully explain what I was experiencing. During the examination, I felt like the check was rushed and not handled with proper care. At one point, the doctor pressed or squeezed my left eye—the same eye I came in concerned about, way too hard, and it actually caused me pain. Even now, I can still feel discomfort from it and my left eye is more blurry than ever. Before leaving, I quickly mentioned this, and instead of properly addressing it, I was just given eye drops. My eye has been experiencing redness on and off, and I often wake up with a lot of eye discharge. Sometimes, I cannot immediately open my left eye because of the dryness, it feels like it gets stuck for a while before it can open normally and comfortably. Since I have never experienced any issues with my eyesight bef...
Read moreAmazing Doctor, very friendly and explaining my issue clearly.
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What are Dr. Renu Jacob's reviews like?
Dr. Renu Jacob's overall patient rating is 4.33 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 80 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Renu Jacob speak?
Dr. Renu Jacob speaks English and Hindi
Where is Dr. Renu Jacob located?
Dr. Renu Jacob primarily practices at Prime Medical Centre - Burjuman Mall, located at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd - Al Mankhool, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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