Specialist Grade
Specialist Ophthalmology in Dubai
432 UAE-Licensed (Dubai) Specialists
What is a Specialist?In Dubai's the UAE healthcare regulator licensing system, a “Specialist” is a physician or dentist who has completed advanced specialty training beyond their primary medical degree and holds a recognized postgraduate qualification (e.g., board certification, fellowship, or equivalent). Specialists are qualified to independently diagnose and treat conditions within their field. There are currently 432 specialist-grade ophthalmology professionals practicing across 143 facilities in Dubai.
432
Specialists
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Full-time licensed
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Registered
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Facilities
Specialists vs Consultants in Ophthalmology
432
Specialists
176
Consultants
Dubai has 432 specialists and 176 consultants in ophthalmology. Consultants hold the senior grade, typically requiring 8+ years of post-specialty experience and the ability to supervise specialists and lead departments.
View all 176 consultant ophthalmologyprofessionals →Top Facilities for Ophthalmology Specialists
| Facility | Ophthalmology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai | 22 | 71 |
| 2. Magrabi Eye Hospital - Outpatient Surgery Center | 20 | 50 |
| 3. Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 20 | 1,638 |
| 4. Barraquer Eye Hospital | 10 | 37 |
| 5. Eye Consultants | 9 | 22 |
All Specialist Ophthalmology Professionals
Showing 100 of 432 specialist-grade ophthalmology professionals, sorted alphabetically.
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99,520 healthcare professionals across 5,505 facilities. Last updated 2026-04-03. Source: DHA Sheryan Medical Registry.
Source: the UAE healthcare regulator (Dubai) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. This directory is for informational purposes only. Verify professional credentials directly with the UAE healthcare regulator before making healthcare decisions.