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MD
Consultant ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery
Experience
18 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, children
Dr. Mohamed S. Sayed is a Staff Physician in the Ophthalmology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He brings 18 years of experience in eye care, having previously served as Chief of Glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai and as an Assistant Professor at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, where he trained residents and fellows in advanced eye techniques.
Dr. Sayed specializes in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and cataracts. His surgical expertise includes laser procedures, customized cataract surgery with premium lens implants, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and complex glaucoma procedures such as trabeculectomy and tube shunt placement. He also performs combined cataract and glaucoma surgery. He has performed thousands of complex procedures across his career.
Dr. Sayed is an active researcher focused on glaucoma surgical techniques and artificial intelligence applications in eye care. He presents regularly at international conferences and conducts training workshops globally. He is well-suited for patients seeking specialized glaucoma or cataract management, particularly those with complex cases requiring advanced surgical techniques.
Special interests: artificial intelligence in glaucoma, visual field testing, glaucoma surgical techniques, custom intraocular lens implants.
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Medical Degree (MD)
University of Alexandria, Egypt · 2006
Internship
University of Alexandria, Egypt · 2007
Ophthalmology Residency
Joint Ophthalmology Residency Training Program Western Region, Saudi Arabia · 2012
Research Fellowship, Oculoplastics and Glaucoma
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, United States · 2016
Clinical Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, United States · 2017
Clinical Fellowship, Glaucoma
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, United States · 2018
Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations
Harvard Medical School, United States · 2024
Staff Physician, Ophthalmology
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2024–present
Chief of Glaucoma Service and Consultant Ophthalmologist
Moorfields Eye Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2021–2024
Glaucoma Specialist and Cataract Surgeon
New Vision Eye Center, United States · 2020–2021
Glaucoma Specialist and Cataract Surgeon
American Vision Group, United States · 2019–2020
Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, United States · 2018–2019
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Cataracts, Glaucoma, Pediatric Glaucoma.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 82223Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: 4.4★ · 7,639 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
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