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Dr Chris Canning

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr Chris Canning

2 years of experience

2,485+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Chris Canning at a glance

Dr Chris Canning is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Chris Canning is an ophthalmologist.
Dr Canning specialises in the treatment of a wide range of eye conditions.
Dr Canning is dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of care.

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

— Dr Chris Canning

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-171293 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-5E151D8A · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 209
Annual physical exam 99395 983
Vaccination administration 90471 2,671
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 904

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chris Canning in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chris Canning with the team
WITH TEAM
Chris Canning at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet Chris Canning

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Chris Canning, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4875/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38966895 · cited by 193
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Chris Canning, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1148/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38244983 · cited by 75
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Chris Canning, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1267/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38680482 · cited by 197

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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · chris.canning@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 Chris Canning's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Chris Canning 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 Chris Canning 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Chris Canning specialise in?

    Chris Canning specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Chris Canning treat?

    Chris Canning treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Chris Canning practise?

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

  • What languages does Chris Canning speak?

    Chris Canning speaks English.

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