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Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung

Optometry Abu Dhabi

Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung

12 years of experience

7,780+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
2
Publications

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung at a glance

Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung is an Optometry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung is a highly skilled Optometrist. They are dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of personalised eye care.
Ms Yalung's commitment to staying at the forefront of their field is evident in their pursuit of ongoing professional development. This dedication ensures patients receive the most up-to-date and effective eye care available.
Ms Yalung is passionate about building strong relationships with patients. They believe in empowering patients through clear explanations and open communication to make informed decisions about their eye health.

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

— Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-450418 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-F9C30C79 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,915
Annual physical exam 99395 2,885
Vaccination administration 90471 1,253
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 554

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

Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung with the team
WITH TEAM
Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2686/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32018560 · cited by 155
  2. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3595/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39701896 · cited by 177

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ma.rhea.banawa.yalung@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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Optometry

Ms Ma Rhea Banawa Yalung is one of 138 optometry doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse optometry doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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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