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Dr. Farheen Sana Shakir

Verified Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr. Farheen Sana Shakir

10 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

11,345+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Farheen Sana Shakir at a glance

Dr. Farheen Sana Shakir is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Farheen Sana Shakir is a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmologist with a special interest in the diseases of the anterior segment of the eye, which includes conditions affecting the front part of the eye such as cataracts and corneal issues. With extensive training and experience, Dr. Shakir provides expert care in diagnosing and managing refractive errors (vision problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness) and a variety of other eye diseases.
She is proficient in performing surgical procedures such as cataract surgery, pterygium excision, and corneal tear repairs, alongside advanced treatments like YAG laser procedures for conditions such as capsulotomy and iridotomy. Dr. Shakir also evaluates patients for refractive surgeries such as PRK, LASIK, and SmILE, which help correct vision issues.
Dr. Shakir completed her M.S. in Ophthalmology from Father Muller Medical College in India and further honed her skills through fellowship training in Phacoemulsification and Refractive Surgery. She is a member of the International Council of Ophthalmology and has completed an online PG Diploma in Clinical Ophthalmology through the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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

— Dr. Farheen Sana Shakir

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-971860 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-FAB2EE32 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,642
Annual physical exam 99395 1,372
Vaccination administration 90471 2,820
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,043

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Farheen Sana Shakir in consultation
IN OFFICE
Farheen Sana Shakir with the team
WITH TEAM
Farheen Sana Shakir at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Farheen Sana Shakir

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Farheen Sana Shakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6965/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36936957 · cited by 162
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Farheen Sana Shakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6669/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30211244 · cited by 8
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Farheen Sana Shakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9122/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37453416 · cited by 94
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Farheen Sana Shakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5715/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37372488 · cited by 188

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · farheen.sana.shakir@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
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. Farheen Sana Shakir's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Farheen Sana Shakir 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. Farheen Sana Shakir is one of 418 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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