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Dr. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh

Verified Ophthalmology Al Ain

Dr. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh

8 years of experience 5.0 (90 verified reviews)

4,016+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh at a glance

Dr. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Aiat Saleh Chehadeh is an experienced Ophthalmology Consultant with over 10 years of clinical expertise across the UAE, Syria and India. She specialises in the diagnosis and management of a full range of eye conditions in both adults and children, and is currently practising as an Ophthalmology Consultant at Yamina Medical Center.

Dr Chehadeh graduated from Dubai Medical College with an outstanding academic record, placing 5th in her year. She went on to complete the Arab Board of Ophthalmology, membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), and the Fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO). She later completed advanced fellowship training in India, specialising in cataract surgery (phacoemulsification, SICS and intraocular lens implantation). She holds HAAD consultant licensing and has worked for seven years within SEHA as an ophthalmology specialist.

Her extensive experience spans general ophthalmology, cataract and refractive conditions, glaucoma, retinal disorders, laser procedures and emergency eye care. She manages a wide spectrum of eye diseases including infections, inflammation, allergies, squints, ocular trauma, eyelid conditions, pterygium, refractive errors, amblyopia, watery eye and lacrimal system disorders, glaucoma, and cataract-related visual decline. She is skilled in YAG and SLT laser for post cataract lens opacification and glaucoma, argon laser for retinal conditions, and intravitreal injections for retinal disease.

Dr Chehadeh has a particular focus on diabetic eye disease and performs comprehensive ocular assessments for patients with systemic conditions such as hypertension, thyroid disease, autoimmune disorders and neurological conditions. Her practice combines strong clinical expertise with a patient-centred, compassionate approach.

Alongside her clinical work, she has held teaching roles, including Biochemistry Teaching Assistant at Dubai Medical College. She has received multiple national academic awards, outstanding performance recognitions and full scholarship honours.

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

— Dr. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Al Ain (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Al Ain (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-833958 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-68C26F81 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,256
Annual physical exam 99395 334
Vaccination administration 90471 2,350
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,073

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Aiat Saleh Chehadeh
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Aiat Saleh Chehadeh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Aiat Saleh Chehadeh with the team
WITH TEAM
Aiat Saleh Chehadeh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Aiat Saleh Chehadeh

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6880/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37905594 · cited by 200
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1703/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33254501 · cited by 18
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3418/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37216088 · cited by 20
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2851/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38427999 · cited by 158

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · aiat.saleh.chehadeh@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

90 verified reviews
4.99
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90 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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
99.0
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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. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh 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. Aiat Saleh Chehadeh 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 Al Ain 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 Al Ain 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 Aiat Saleh Chehadeh specialise in?

    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh specialises in Ophthalmology in Al Ain, AE. 16 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Aiat Saleh Chehadeh treat?

    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Aiat Saleh Chehadeh practise?

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    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh speaks English, Arabic.

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  • What do patients say about Aiat Saleh Chehadeh?

    Aiat Saleh Chehadeh has a verified rating of 4.99/5 from 90 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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