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Dr. Salman Waqar

Verifiziert Augenheilkunde Dubai

Dr. Salman Waqar

5 Jahre Erfahrung 5.0 (51 verifizierte Bewertungen)

7,197+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Salman Waqar at a glance

Dr. Salman Waqar is an Augenheilkunde practitioner based in Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Dr. Salman Waqar is an experienced consultant ophthalmic surgeon specialising in glaucoma (adult and paediatrics) and cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. He has over 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training from the UK, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists London and on the General Medical Council UK's Specialist Register. Dr. Waqar has worked in various prestigious eye units including the West of England Eye Unit where he completed his sub-specialty training in glaucoma.
Dr. Waqar’s clinical expertise includes medical, laser, and surgical treatments for glaucoma using minimally invasive implants and aqueous shunt devices. He offers cataract surgery using the latest small incision technology and a range of intraocular lenses tailored to the patients' individual needs. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Waqar’s research interests include developing innovative surgical instruments to improve patient safety, using virtual reality simulation to investigate surgeon performance, and optimising patient outcomes with minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Waqar has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented regularly at national and international meetings. He is a member of various ophthalmology societies including the United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. As an Honorary Fellow with Plymouth University UK, he has been involved in training future doctors and surgeons. He has also received numerous research grants, co-authored four medical textbooks, and been recognized with a nomination for a regional Trainer of the Year Award. He continues this excellent work as an Associate Professor (Adjunct) at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai.
His passion for patient safety is reflected in his work as Clinical Governance Lead both in the UK and at Moorfields Dubai, where he is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care are maintained. This is also evident in his own clinical practice, which he regularly audits to confirm his surgical outcomes consistently meet the best international standards.
With a keen enthusiasm for aviation medicine, he is also an accredited Specialist Aeromedical Examiner for the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE.
In keeping with his firm belief that patients interests are best served when doctors are involved in leadership roles, he has previously served as Director for the Virtual Glaucoma Service at the Royal Eye Infirmary (Plymouth, UK) and is currently Chair of the Infection Control Committee at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
You can find out more about him on www.salmanwaqar.net.
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“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Salman Waqar

Ausbildung & Training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Augenheilkunde
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Karriere & Anstellungen

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Augenheilkunde

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-928785 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of Augenheilkunde
#EB-E37067CC · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

VerfahrenCodeLebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation 99213 2,305
Annual physical exam 99395 3,039
Vaccination administration 90471 2,903
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,800

Leistungen & Preise

LeistungDauerModalitätPreis
New patient consultation (60m) 60 Min. in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 Min. in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 Min. in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 Min. in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

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HEADSHOT
Salman Waqar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Salman Waqar with the team
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Salman Waqar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Augenheilkunde across AE
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2357/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36888467 · zitiert von 17
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Augenheilkunde
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1526/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36823927 · zitiert von 123
  3. Long-term follow-up of Augenheilkunde across AE
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4112/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37985741 · zitiert von 13
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Augenheilkunde
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6584/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31243648 · zitiert von 39

Eingeladene Vorträge

  • Practical updates in Augenheilkunde European Annual Congress (Augenheilkunde) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Augenheilkunde National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Augenheilkunde — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2022

Artikel dieses Arztes

  • Patient education Patient guide to Augenheilkunde
  • Awareness When should you see a augenheilkunde?

Für internationale Patienten

Koordinator
Patient liaison · salman.waqar@euroclinics.example
Akzeptierte internationale Versicherungen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Standort

1 Tag

Patientenbewertungen

51 verifizierte Bewertungen
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4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Aktuelle Bewertungen

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Salman Waqar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Salman Waqar treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigte Arabische Emirate doctors offering the same care.

Augenheilkunde

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr. Salman Waqar is one of 418 augenheilkunde doctors indexed in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate. Browse augenheilkunde doctors in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigte Arabische Emirate medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Schnelle Antworten auf die Fragen, die Patienten am häufigsten stellen. Dieselben Antworten werden über strukturierte Daten an KI-Assistenten weitergegeben.

  • What does Salman Waqar specialise in?

    Salman Waqar specialises in Augenheilkunde in Dubai, AE. 21 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Salman Waqar treat?

    Salman Waqar treats conditions within Augenheilkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Salman Waqar practise?

    Salman Waqar practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Salman Waqar speak?

    Salman Waqar speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

  • How do I book an appointment with Salman Waqar?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

  • What do patients say about Salman Waqar?

    Salman Waqar has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 51 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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