
F.R.C.S.Ed., M.R.C.Ophth., M.B.Ch.B., M.Sc.
Consultant ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, cornea, and glaucoma surgery with 30 years' experience
Experience
30 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Abdel Hakim Taguri is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Division Chair of Ophthalmology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the UK. He is licensed by both the General Medical Council in the UK and the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, and has contributed to leading healthcare institutions across the UAE, UK, and Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Taguri specializes in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive and laser vision correction, glaucoma management, and anterior segment (front part of the eye) disorders. His expertise covers both surgical and medical approaches to eye disease, with particular depth in complex corneal cases and glaucoma management. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
Dr. Taguri is actively involved in academic medicine, having served as Chair of Ophthalmology at Khalifa University and holding appointments as Adjunct Clinical Professor and Assistant Professor. He is also a core faculty member of the Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Programme, contributing to the training of the next generation of eye specialists.
Special interests: cataract and refractive surgery, corneal disease and transplantation, glaucoma management.
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MB ChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Benghazi University, Libya
MSc in Ophthalmology
Glasgow University, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Ulster University, United Kingdom
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Division Chair
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Ophthalmologist
King Abdulaziz Medical City, Saudi Arabia
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Lanarkshire NHS Hospitals, United Kingdom
Specialist Registrar, Ophthalmology Higher Surgical Training
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh University, United Kingdom
Senior House Officer, Ophthalmology Basic Surgical Training
Benghazi Eye Hospitals, Benghazi University, Libya
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Astigmatism, Cataracts, Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Scarring, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Keratoconus, Presbyopia.
Profile compiled from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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