
Specialist ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with expertise in cataract, refractive, and pediatric eye care
Experience
7 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Nahda, Dubai
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Mohamed Salem is a specialist ophthalmologist with over seven years of clinical experience in both medical and surgical eye conditions. He completed his medical training and ophthalmology residency in Egypt, then spent seven years with the Saudi Ministry of Health in the Central Province, where he gained extensive expertise. In 2015, he returned to Egypt as Medical Director of MAS Eye Center before moving to the UAE, where he has worked at leading hospitals including Thumbay Hospital Fujairah and Saudi German Hospital in Ajman and Sharjah. He now practices at Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah.
Dr. Salem's surgical expertise spans vitreoretinal procedures (treating retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic retinopathy), cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and small-incision techniques, and refractive surgery including LASIK. He also specializes in pediatric eye conditions, strabismus (crossed eyes), oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery, corneal transplantation, and uveitis (eye inflammation).
Fluent in English and Arabic, Dr. Salem has published research in international ophthalmology journals and brings a patient-centered approach to both routine and complex eye care. He is well suited for patients seeking comprehensive eye surgery and management of both common conditions and specialized cases.
Special interests: retinal detachment and macular hole repair, diabetic retinopathy, LASIK enhancement techniques, pediatric eye conditions, oculoplastic and lacrimal procedures, corneal transplantation.
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MBBS
Ophthalmology training program, Egypt
MD
Unknown
Ophthalmology resident and intern
Training program, Egypt
Ophthalmologist
Saudi Ministry of Health, Central Province, Saudi Arabia · 7 years
Medical Director
MAS Eye Center, Egypt · 2015 onwards
Ophthalmic surgeon
Thumbay Hospital Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Ophthalmic surgeon
Saudi German Hospital, Ajman and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Zulekha Hospital — Sharjah, Al Nahda, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Cataracts, Corneal Scarring or Disease, Crossed Eyes (Strabismus), Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Inflammation (Uveitis), Eyelid and Tear-Duct Disorders, Macular Hole, Retinal Detachment.
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