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Dr Firas Alhamwi

Ophthalmology Jeddah

Dr Firas Alhamwi

5 years of experience

12,116+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Firas Alhamwi at a glance

Dr Firas Alhamwi is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 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, 2017). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Firas Alhamwi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care for both adults and children. He is dedicated to delivering a high standard of medical and surgical care, ensuring patients feel informed and supported throughout their treatment journey. His approach is centred on combining clinical expertise with a patient-focused philosophy.
Dr Alhamwi has a special interest in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery. He specialises in cosmetic and functional procedures relating to the eyelids, eyebrows, tear ducts, and orbit. This includes a range of surgical treatments for conditions such as drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid malposition, and inverted eyelashes, alongside cosmetic procedures like blepharoplasty and brow lifts. He also performs therapeutic and cosmetic facial injections.
He holds the Saudi Board in Ophthalmology and a British Fellowship. Dr Alhamwi furthered his specialist training by completing a subspecialty fellowship in oculoplastic, reconstructive, lacrimal, and orbital surgery at the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.

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

— Dr Firas Alhamwi

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-919165 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-F4A04BF2 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 427
Annual physical exam 99395 805
Vaccination administration 90471 1,989
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,002

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Firas Alhamwi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Firas Alhamwi with the team
WITH TEAM
Firas Alhamwi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Firas Alhamwi

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Firas Alhamwi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3232/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35692810 · cited by 115
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Firas Alhamwi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8550/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30434577 · cited by 73

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Jeddah · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Jeddah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · firas.alhamwi@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 Firas Alhamwi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Firas Alhamwi treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Firas Alhamwi is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Jeddah 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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    Firas Alhamwi specialises in Ophthalmology in Jeddah, SA.

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    Firas Alhamwi speaks English, Arabic.

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