Dr. Nicola G. Ghazi

Dr. Nicola G. Ghazi is a Staff Physician and Section Head of Posterior Segment at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, with 29 years of clinical and academic experience. American Board-certified, he trained extensively in the United States and the Middle East, completing his medical degree at the American University of Beirut and dual residencies in ophthalmology at both AUB and the University of Virginia. His specialized training includes fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, and ocular pathology at leading institutions including Johns Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute.

Dr. Ghazi's clinical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of retinal diseases and surgery—from diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration to inherited genetic eye conditions, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and ocular tumors. He also performs cataract surgery and manages ocular trauma. His work has contributed to innovations in retinal imaging and the surgical treatment of genetic retinal diseases across diverse patient populations.

Fluent in English and Arabic, Dr. Ghazi brings a multicultural perspective shaped by senior positions at leading eye centers in Saudi Arabia, Texas, Virginia, and Lebanon. His career shows a commitment to both clinical excellence and academic leadership, making him well-suited for patients seeking expert management of complex retinal conditions.