MBBS, M.Sc., FRCS
Specialist ophthalmologist with 15 years' experience in glaucoma, corneal surgery, and paediatric eye care
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Karama, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Nahla Adel Shafie is a Specialist Ophthalmologist at NMC Royal Medical Centre, Karama, with over 15 years of clinical experience in comprehensive eye care. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow) and trained at Cairo University, where she earned both her medical degree (2011) and Master's degree in Ophthalmology (2013). She began her career as an Assistant Lecturer at the Ophthalmology Research Institute in Cairo before relocating to the UAE in 2019, where she has practiced across leading hospitals and medical centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Shafie has extensive expertise across multiple eye conditions and procedures, including glaucoma management, oculoplastic surgery, paediatric ophthalmology, and retinal disorders. She specializes in corneal and refractive surgery, performing procedures such as LASIK, corneal ablation, and keratoconus treatment for patients seeking vision correction or corneal disease management.
She is fluent in English and Arabic, making her accessible to diverse patient populations. Her approach combines medical knowledge with surgical precision, delivering tailored care for both routine eye problems and complex surgical cases across all age groups.
Special interests: LASIK and refractive surgery, keratoconus management, corneal disease treatment.
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MBBS
Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt · 2011
M.Sc. in Ophthalmology
Cairo University, Egypt · 2013
FRCS
Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow, United Kingdom · 2020
Assistant Lecturer
Ophthalmology Research Institute, Egypt · 2007-2019
Specialist Ophthalmologist
NMC Royal Medical Centre, Karama, United Arab Emirates · 2019-present
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Various hospitals and medical centres, United Arab Emirates · 2019-present
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Medical Centre, Karama, Al Karama, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Corneal Disease, Glaucoma, Keratoconus, Oculoplastic Conditions, Pediatric Eye Problems, Refractive Errors, Retinal Disorders.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Royal Medical Centre
NMC Royal Medical Centre · NMC Royal Medical Centre Karama Abu Dhabi
Al Karama, Abu Dhabi
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