Dr. Huda Al Dhaheri

Consultant and Chair – Ophthalmology
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Dr. Huda Al Dhaheri, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., is a consultant and the chair of the ophthalmology division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Bringing a wealth of expertise in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Al Dhaheri specializes in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Al Dhaheri went on to pursue ophthalmology residency training at King Saud University and the Saudi Board of Ophthalmology. Further honing her skills through advanced subspecialty training at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Al Dhaheri participated in the Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery fellowship program. Dr. Al Dhaheri also has her F.R.C.S. degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Al Dhaheri’s career has been marked by many notable achievements, including establishing the cornea service at SEHA facilities, in Al Ain. Dr. Al Dhaheri also pioneered the introduction of implantable collamer lenses at Tawam Hospital, where, prior to joining SSMC, she served as the division chief of ophthalmology.

Doctor can help with

  • Cataracts
  • Refractive surgery
  • Cornea-related conditions

Memberships

  • Emirates Society of Ophthalmology
  • Saudi Ophthalmology Society
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology – American Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Society
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Licences and certifications

  • Medical Council of Canada, Examination for Graduates of International Medical Schools
  • Saudi Licensing Exam, Saudi Council for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia
  • Fellow of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Board of Ophthalmology (SB-Ophth), Saudi Arabia
  • Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
  • Saudi Subspecialty Fellowship in Cornea, External Eye Disease, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Saudi Arabia

Training and work experience

  • Chair and Consultant, Ophthalmology

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

  • Chair and Consultant, Ophthalmology

    Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE

  • Chief and Consultant, Ophthalmology

    Tawam Hospital, UAE

  • Visiting Consultant

    King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia

  • Specialist, Ophthalmology

    Tawam Hospital, UAE

  • Fellow, Ophthalmology

    King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia

  • Resident, Ophthalmology Resident Program

    Combined King Saud and Saudi Board of Ophthalmology, Saudi Arabia

  • Resident, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

    United Arab Emirates University, UAE

  • Medical Intern

    United Arab Emirates University / Al Ain Hospital / Tawan Hospital

Education

  • Fellowship in Anterior Segment (Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery)

    King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia
  • Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons (F.R.C.S.)

    Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (RCSEd)
  • Fellowship, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)

    Fellowship, International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO)
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

    United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Awards and recognitions

  • Established cornea service for SEHA facilities, including cornea transplant

    Al Ain Region, UAE
  • First to introduce implantable collamer lenses to SEHA

    Tawam Hospital, UAE
  • Best Resident Award

    King Saudi and Saudi Board of Ophthalmology Residency Program, Saudi Arabia
  • FMHS Distinguished Students List, Clinical Science II

    United Arab Emirates University, UAE
  • Award of Excellence, Clinical Science Course I

    United Arab Emirates University, UAE
  • Best Academic Achievement, Organ System Course II

    United Arab Emirates University, UAE
  • Best Academic Achievement, Organ System Course I

    United Arab Emirates University, UAE
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