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Dr. Essam El Toukhy
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Dr. Essam El Toukhy

Ophthalmology · Dubai

👤 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.

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

— Dr. Essam El Toukhy

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-535461 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-8BFC8BAB · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,497
Annual physical exam 99395 295
Vaccination administration 90471 2,839
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,968

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Essam El Toukhy
HEADSHOT
Essam El Toukhy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Essam El Toukhy with the team
WITH TEAM
Essam El Toukhy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Essam El Toukhy

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Essam El Toukhy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6494/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39340504 · cited by 33
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Essam El Toukhy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9644/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37302339 · cited by 99
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Essam El Toukhy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6415/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32816647 · cited by 157
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Essam El Toukhy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    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

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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.

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