
Specialist eye doctor with 33 years' experience in general ophthalmology and cornea care
Experience
33 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi
Location
Deira, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Ashokan Bhaskaran Nair is a specialist ophthalmologist with over three decades of clinical practice across India, the Middle East, and the UAE. He trained at the renowned Aravind Eye Hospital and Research Centre in India, where he completed fellowships in general ophthalmology and cornea care before serving as teaching faculty. He later worked at Medical World Polyclinic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and has been practising at NMC Healthcare in Dubai since 2001, currently holding a DHA license at NMC Hospital Deira.
Dr. Nair's clinical focus spans general eye care and cornea-related conditions. His qualifications include an MS in Ophthalmology and formal training in corneal disease management. He has also passed the International Council of Ophthalmology examinations in basic and clinical sciences, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining international standards in eye care.
He is a good fit if you need experienced general eye care, cornea assessment, or routine ophthalmology services. His long career trajectory and training at a leading eye hospital reflect a foundation in evidence-based practice.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MBBS
St. John's Medical College, India · 1988
Diploma in Ophthalmology
Government Medical College, Calicut, India · 1991
MS Ophthalmology
Government Medical College, Calicut, India · 1992
Fellowship in General Ophthalmology
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, India · 1993
Fellowship in Cornea
Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, India · 1993
Fellow and Teaching Faculty
Aravind Eye Hospital and Research Centre, India · 1988-1996
Ophthalmologist
Medical World Polyclinic, Saudi Arabia · 1996-2000
Specialist Ophthalmologist
NMC Healthcare, UAE · 2001-present
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Medical Centre, Deira, Dubai, Deira, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: General Eye Problems, Refractive Errors.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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