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Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam

8 years of experience

10,352+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam at a glance

Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam is a highly esteemed Ophthalmologist. Dr. Bou Ghannam is sought after for their expertise in neuro-ophthalmology, paediatric ophthalmology, and adult strabismus.
Dr. Bou Ghannam earned their bachelor's degree in science with high distinction and medical degree from the American University of Beirut. They completed their ophthalmology residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. To further their expertise, Dr. Bou Ghannam pursued a fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Children's National Health System and George Washington Hospital in Washington DC. Dr. Bou Ghannam also completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Bou Ghannam is passionate about their work and stays up-to-date on the latest advancements and techniques in the field. They are a member of several professional organisations, including the Lebanese Ophthalmological Society, the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

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

— Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-110128 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BD863760 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,766
Annual physical exam 99395 1,896
Vaccination administration 90471 696
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,687

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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alaa Bou Ghannam
HEADSHOT
Alaa Bou Ghannam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alaa Bou Ghannam with the team
WITH TEAM
Alaa Bou Ghannam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Alaa Bou Ghannam

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alaa Bou Ghannam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3149/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37211348 · cited by 190
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Alaa Bou Ghannam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2963/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35532134 · cited by 132
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alaa Bou Ghannam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4072/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30009667 · cited by 98

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 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 · alaa.bou.ghannam@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. Alaa Bou Ghannam's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Alaa Bou Ghannam 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. Alaa Bou Ghannam 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

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  • What does Alaa Bou Ghannam specialise in?

    Alaa Bou Ghannam specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Alaa Bou Ghannam treat?

    Alaa Bou Ghannam treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alaa Bou Ghannam practise?

    Alaa Bou Ghannam practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Alaa Bou Ghannam speaks English.

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