Trust score 8/100
Dr. Essam El Toukhy
👤 8 years of experience
4,640+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Essam El Toukhy is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Oculoplastics at Saudi German Hospital. He completed his medical degree at Cairo University, Egypt, in 1989, followed by a Master's degree (MSc) in Ophthalmology at the same university in 1994. Dr. El Toukhy later became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) in 1997, followed by his MD in Ophthalmology from Cairo University in 1999.
Dr El Toukhy's expertise includes a broad range of oculoplastic procedures. His areas of interest include tears measurements, treatment options for dry eyes, prevention and non-surgical treatment of chalazia, ptosis treatment, entropion and ectropion correction, blepharoplasty, wrinkle treatment, lacrimal obstruction management, lid masses and tumours treatment. He also has specialist expertise in congenital lid anomalies management, facial nerve palsy treatment, thyroid eye diseases management, and orbital tumours and fractures treatment.
Dr El Toukhy's expertise includes a broad range of oculoplastic procedures. His areas of interest include tears measurements, treatment options for dry eyes, prevention and non-surgical treatment of chalazia, ptosis treatment, entropion and ectropion correction, blepharoplasty, wrinkle treatment, lacrimal obstruction management, lid masses and tumours treatment. He also has specialist expertise in congenital lid anomalies management, facial nerve palsy treatment, thyroid eye diseases management, and orbital tumours and fractures treatment.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Essam El Toukhy
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,497 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 295 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,839 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,968 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 8
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6494/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39340504 · cited by 33
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.9644/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37302339 · cited by 99
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6415/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32816647 · cited by 157
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.3677/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38310322 · cited by 79
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 · essam.el.toukhy@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.