Dr. Sami Habal is a UK board-certified ophthalmologist with over 22 years of experience in the field, and he is now working as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at American Hospital, Dubai. He graduated from Damascus University and completed advanced specialist training, earning UK fellowship certifications from London and Edinburgh. In 2010, he undertook a fellowship in Ocular Oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto.
Over the past 15 years, he has practiced extensively in the United Kingdom and has served as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at King’s College Hospital since 2018. His clinical focus is on retinal diseases, with particular expertise in surgical retina and vitreoretinal procedures. He also manages medical retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions.
Dr. Habal provides advanced retinal imaging, laser therapies, intravitreal injections, and cataract surgery. He has trained across leading UK centres including London, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Oxford. He now brings his extensive international experience to American Hospital Dubai.
Years of Experience:
22 Years
Specialty:
Ophthalmology
Nationality:
British
Languages:
English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Current Hospital:
American Hospital Dubai
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FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, United Kingdom
MRCSEd Ophth, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
CESR Ophthalmology, General Medical Council, London, United Kingdom
Certificate of Specialty in Ophthalmology, Ministry of Health, Damascus, Syria
Medical Degree, Damascus University, Syria
Specialty Training: Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, United Kingdom
Specialty in Ophthalmology - FRCOphth
Position Title: Consultant Ophthalmologist
Hospital Name: American Hospital Dubai
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