Your Notifications
All done, no notifications

9 Specialists

Dr. Edmondo Borasio

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Edmondo Borasio is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Edmondo Borasio is part of:

  • European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - University of Torino, Italy in 1999
  • Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology at Colby College, Waterville, USA, 2001
  • Specialization Ophthalmology at the University of Torino, Italy, 2003
  • Fellowship European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO), 2004

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Edmondo Borasio?

  • Dr Edmondo Borasio has 15 years of experience as an ophthalmologist. His areas of expertise include keratoconus treatment, corneal transplantation, laser cataract surgery, and laser refractive surgery. Over the course of his career, Dr Borasio has performed more than 400 corneal transplants and 1000 cataract surgeries.
  • Dr Borasio is affiliated with prominent organizations such as the European Board of Ophthalmologists, the IOL Power Club, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery(ESCRS), the World Ophthalmic Congress(WOC), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery(ASCRS), and the European VitreoRetinal Society.
  • He has completed a 10 months Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. Dr Borasio completed a 2-week course on vitreoretinal surgery in 2019.
  • Dr Borasio was bestowed with the Best Paper of the Session Award at the Middle East Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO) in Bahrein and also received an Erasmus Grant at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Limburg, Maastricht in The Netherlands.
  • He has served as a member of various journal editorial boards such as the Journal of Refractive Surgery, the British Journal of Ophthalmology, and Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.
  • Dr Borasio has several publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Davidson AE, Borasio E, Liskova P, Khan AO, Hassan H, Cheetham ME, Plagnol V, Alkuraya FS, Tuft SJ, Hardcastle AJ. Brittle cornea syndrome ZNF469 mutation carrier phenotype and segregation analysis of rare ZNF469 variants in familial keratoconus. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2015 Jan 6;56(1):578-86.
    2. Lim R, Borasio E, Ilari L. Long-term stability of kerato metric astigmatism after limbal relaxing incisions. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2014 Oct;40(10):1676-81.
    3. Borasio E, Mehta JS, Maurino V. Torque and flattening effects of clear corneal temporal and on-axis incisions for phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Dec;32(12):2030-8.
View Profile
Dr. Mona Marwan

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Mona Marwan is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mona Marwan is part of:

  • International Council of Ophthalmology
  • Arab Board of Ophthalmology
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Egyptian Medical Association
  • World Ophthalmology Congress Abu Dhabi

Qualifications :

  • MBBCH - Tanta University, Egypt, 2005
  • Master Degree - Benha University, Egypt, 2012
  • Phacoemulsification course from Laxmi Institue, Panvel, India and Dar Eloyoun Hospital, Egypt
  • Fellowship Refractive Surgery Roayah Vision Correction Center for Refractive Surgery, Egypt

Hospital Address :

Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile
Dr. Ghaleb F Seif

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Ghaleb F Seif is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ghaleb F Seif is part of:

  • The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
  • The Syrian Board of Ophthalmology

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Damascus University, Syria, 2004
  • Master Degree Ophthalmology (MS.C) Honors - Aleppo University, 2009
  • Certificate The International Council of Ophthalmology ICO, 2009
  • Certificate The Syrian Board of Ophthalmology, 2015

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile

Do you know?

Using MediGence’s Telemedicine Platform, you can book a personalized video consultation with renowned doctors around the world

Explore Telemedicine Platform
Dr. Nandagopal Onden Kallat

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

37 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Nandagopal Onden Kallat is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DO
  • DNB
  • FRCS (Glasg)

Hospital Address :

LLH Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile
Dr. Philip Kallumoola Koshy

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

34 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Tamil , Arabic

 


Dr. Philip Kallumoola Koshy is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 34 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Philip Kallumoola Koshy is part of:

  • Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • All India Ophthalmic Society
  • IOL Implant Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DOMS
  • MS (Ophthalmology)
  • Diplomate of National Board

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile
Dr. Qasim Aref Qasem

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

12 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Qasim Aref Qasem is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Qasim Aref Qasem is part of:

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Certifications :

  • Dr. Qasim attained his Fellowship from the prestigious Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Glasgow, UK and Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland. He is a certified specialist in Laser and Refractive Surgery from Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London UK and Certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology. He is also a certified eye specialist for aviation and pilots.

Qualifications :

  • FRCS (UK),
  • MRCS (IRE),
  • CERTLRS,
  • FEBO

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile
Dr. Sheena Balakrishnan

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malayalam

 


Dr. Sheena Balakrishnan is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Lifecare Hospital, Musaffah.

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.S
  • D.N.B.(Ophthalmology)
  • D.O.
  • F.I.C.O (U.K)

Hospital Address :

Lifecare Hospital - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile
Dr. Chetan Anand Bhatia

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic ,Hindi , Urdu , Gujarati , Sindhi

 


Dr. Chetan Anand Bhatia is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Chetan Anand Bhatia is part of:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • All India society of ophthalmology
  • Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Kasturba medical College, India
  • Diploma in Ophthalmology Kasturba Medical College
  • Diplomate National Board in Ophthalmology
  • Fellowship The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile
Dr. Jay Anto Kalliath

Ophthalmologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Malayalam , Tamil ,Hindi

 


Dr. Jay Anto Kalliath is a specialized Ophthalmologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jay Anto Kalliath is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Thrissur Medical College, Thrissur
  • M.S (Ophthalmology) from Madurai Medical College, Madurai
  • Fellowship in Management of Medical and Surgical Diseases of Retina & Vitreous - Aravind Eye Hospital
  • Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai
  • F.R.C.S. from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

View Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for in the best Macular Degeneration Surgery', Doctors?

Macular degeneration also called Age-related macular degeneration(a condition that leads to loss of vision). Finding the right doctor for macular degeneration surgery is crucial for a successful outcome. consider the following factors to ensure you find a skilled and qualified specialist:

  • Board Certification and Credentials: The first thing to consider is doctor’s board certification is in ophthalmology or a related field. Experience and Specialization: Always Look for a doctor with extensive experience in treating macular degeneration and performing relevant surgical procedures. Specialization in retina surgery or vitreoretinal diseases is advantageous.
  • Credentials and Training: You can also Review the doctor's educational background, training, and any additional certifications related to macular degeneration surgery. A specialist with fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery may have enhanced expertise.
  • Patient Reviews and Testimonials: You can go through patient reviews and testimonials to gain insights into the experiences of others who have undergone macular degeneration surgery with the doctor. Real patient stories provide valuable information about the surgeon's skills and patient satisfaction
How can I find the top Macular Degeneration Surgery', Doctors?

To find the best Ophthalmologist for Macular degeneration surgery, follow these steps:

  • Ask Your Healthcare Providers: Seek advice from your healthcare professionals for recommendations on top-notch neurosurgeons. Because of their extensive professional network, they may offer insightful information.
  • Do Online Research: Dive into online research by checking reputable websites and reading patient reviews. Real stories from people who have gone through Macular degeneration surgery can give you detailed information about doctors' experiences.
  • Get Personal Recommendations: You can also Seek recommendations from trusted sources such as friends, and family. Hearing from individuals who have successfully undergone Macular degeneration surgery will provide valuable, first-hand insights.
  • Explore Medigence: Check out Medigence's website at https://medigence.com for a carefully curated list of ophthalmologists with expertise in Macular degeneration surgery. This platform is a reliable resource to connect with experienced healthcare professionals.

By combining these approaches, you can simplify your search and find a highly skilled professional for an effective surgery.

How do I schedule an online consultation with one of the top Macular Degeneration Surgery', Doctors listed here?

Arranging an online consultation with a renowned Ophthalmologist with expertise in performing degeneration surgery is straightforward and user-friendly. Follow these simple steps:

  • Visit our website at www.medigence.com.
  • Navigate to the page online appointment booking page.
  • Locate the profile of the doctor you wish to consult.
  • Complete the consultation request form by providing your details and follow the given instructions.

Our dedicated team will promptly assist you in coordinating a convenient virtual consultation with one of our esteemed doctors to discuss your treatment options.

What should I expect during the initial consultation with a Macular Degeneration Surgery', Doctor?

The initial consultation is an opportunity for both doctor and patient to assess your condition, discuss treatment options, and for you to make informed decisions about your eye health. You might experience the following:

Medical History Review: The doctor will start by reviewing your medical history, including any eye conditions, medications, and relevant health information. This information can provide insights into the suitability of surgical interventions.

Visual Acuity Testing: Your visual acuity will be assessed to determine the extent of vision loss and the impact of macular degeneration on your eyesight.

Dilated Eye Examination: A dilated eye examination will be performed to allow the doctor to thoroughly examine the retina, including the macula. This helps in assessing the severity of macular degeneration and identifying any other retinal conditions.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): An OCT scan may be conducted to obtain detailed images of the macula. This non-invasive imaging technique provides high-resolution cross-sectional images, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment planning.

Discussion of Symptoms and Lifestyle: You will have the opportunity to discuss your symptoms, including any changes in vision, distortion, or difficulty reading. Additionally, your lifestyle and daily activities will be considered to tailor the treatment plan accordingly.

Explanation of Macular Degeneration: The doctor will explain macular degeneration, including the specific type (dry or wet) and the progression of the condition. They will discuss how it affects vision and the potential benefits of surgical intervention.

Discussion of Treatment Options: If surgery is deemed necessary, the doctor will discuss the available surgical options for macular degeneration. This may include procedures such as vitrectomy or anti-VEGF injections for wet macular degeneration.

What are the conditions treated by Macular Degeneration Surgery', Doctors?

(AMD)age-related macular degeneration (a condition that leads to loss of vision) is treated by Laser photocoagulation (laser surgery for the eyes). Macular degeneration surgery is performed by a Retinologist or low-vision specialist. The following conditions are treated by the Macular degeneration surgery doctors:

  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tears and Holes
  • Macular Edema
  • Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  • Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)