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Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf

14 years of experience

12,046+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf at a glance

Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Ahmed is a specialist ophthalmologist at Laser Eye Care and Research Center, Dubai with 15 years of experience.
He is a highly respected figure in the field of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, and holds Diplomate status with the International Council of Ophthalmology.
Over the course of his practice in Dubai, he has performed over 23,000 surgeries, including refractive surgeries and treatments for corneal disease, Phakic IOL surgeries for patients with high myopia, CXL surgeries for those with Keratoconus, and corneal grafts.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-155552 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-7ACD02FA · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 54
Annual physical exam 99395 1,456
Vaccination administration 90471 2,880
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,863

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ahmed El Sawaf
HEADSHOT
Ahmed El Sawaf in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ahmed El Sawaf with the team
WITH TEAM
Ahmed El Sawaf at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Ahmed El Sawaf

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Ahmed El Sawaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3147/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30721337 · cited by 94
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Ahmed El Sawaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6949/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38519920 · cited by 124
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Ahmed El Sawaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1270/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32640995 · cited by 74

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ahmed.el.sawaf@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

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

Dr. Ahmed El Sawaf is one of 418 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates 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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  • What does Ahmed El Sawaf specialise in?

    Ahmed El Sawaf specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Ahmed El Sawaf treat?

    Ahmed El Sawaf treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ahmed El Sawaf practise?

    Ahmed El Sawaf practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ahmed El Sawaf speak?

    Ahmed El Sawaf speaks English, Arabic.

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