
MBChB
Staff ophthalmologist specializing in corneal disease, cataract and refractive surgery
Experience
19 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Ramez Borbara is a Staff Physician in the Ophthalmology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Integrated Surgical Institute. He holds an MBChB from the University of Leicester and is fellowship-trained in both the UK and Canada, with extensive experience across leading eye hospitals including The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, University Hospital Southampton, and Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera.
Dr. Borbara has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and laser refractive procedures. He specializes in corneal disease and anterior eye problems, and performs artificial corneal transplants. His expertise spans pediatric corneal conditions, making him well-equipped to care for children with complex eye problems.
He is a good fit if you need specialist care for cataracts, refractive errors, corneal disease, or pediatric eye conditions, particularly in a setting that combines advanced surgical techniques with comprehensive assessment.
Special interests: corneal transplantation, pediatric corneal conditions, laser refractive surgery.
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MBChB (Medical Degree)
University of Leicester, United Kingdom · 2004
Internship
Leicestershire Northamptonshire and Rutland Deanery, United Kingdom · 2007
Residency in Ophthalmology
Rotchelled Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Israel · 2013
Fellowship in Cornea & External Eye Disease
Queen Victoria Hospital, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, United Kingdom · 2014
CESR Fellowship in Ophthalmology
University Hospitals Southampton, Department of Ophthalmology, United Kingdom · 2020
Pediatric Corneal Fellowship
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada · 2022
Staff Physician
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2025-present
Ophthalmology Consultant
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Israel · 2022-2025
Pediatric Corneal Fellow
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada · 2021-2022
Locum Consultant, Ophthalmology
University Hospitals Southampton, United Kingdom · 2020-2021
Cornea and Anterior Segment Fellow
Birmingham Midlands Eye Center, United Kingdom · 2020
Fellow, Cornea & Anterior Segment
University Hospitals Southampton, United Kingdom · 2019-2020
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Cataracts, Corneal Disease, Keratoconus, Ocular Trauma, Pterygium, Refractive Errors.
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
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