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Mr Maged Habib

Ophthalmology Butlerstown, Waterford

Mr Maged Habib

2 years of experience

6,525+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Maged Habib at a glance

Mr Maged Habib is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Butlerstown, Waterford, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Butlerstown, Waterford, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Maged Habib is a Cataract and Vitreoretinal Specialist. With practices at IOES Cork and IOES Waterford, Maged brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role.
During his tenure at Sunderland Eye Infirmary, one of the UK's premier tertiary referral centres, Maged served as a retina specialist and played a pivotal role in co-leading the South-of-the-Tyne Diabetic Retinopathy screening program. His research endeavours led to collaborations with esteemed universities in the UK, focusing on developing artificial intelligence algorithms for detecting and monitoring diabetic eye disease.
He completed a Masters' Degree in Ophthalmology from Ain Shams University in Cairo. He furthered his qualifications with fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London, followed by the attainment of a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) degree from Newcastle University. His Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle paved the way for his career as a Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon since 2011.
Throughout his career, Maged has been at the forefront of clinical research, serving as the Chief and primary applicant of multiple large-scale clinical studies. His dedication to advancing technology and translational research is evident in his role as a Principle Investigator for more than 10 international clinical trials. Maged's expertise spans the management of complex Macular Degeneration cases, Diabetic Eye Disease, and surgical repair of various retinal and macular disorders.
Passionate about improving visual outcomes and patient welfare, Maged remains committed to the development of new treatments for diabetic eye disease and other retinal pathologies. As an honorary clinical Senior Lecturer at Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, and a recognised international speaker in ophthalmic congresses, he continues to shape the future of ophthalmology through innovation and research.

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

— Mr Maged Habib

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Butlerstown, Waterford (IE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    University College Dublin (UCD), Butlerstown, Waterford (IE)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-600669 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-F72FD496 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,270
Annual physical exam 99395 1,208
Vaccination administration 90471 1,448
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,887

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Maged Habib in consultation
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Maged Habib with the team
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Maged Habib at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Maged Habib

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Maged Habib, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2969/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38782242 · cited by 190
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Maged Habib, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9298/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30280317 · cited by 60
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Maged Habib, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6340/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37371678 · cited by 58

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Butlerstown, Waterford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · maged.habib@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

Mr Maged Habib's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Maged Habib treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Butlerstown, Waterford matters

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    Maged Habib specialises in Ophthalmology in Butlerstown, Waterford, IE. 35 years of clinical experience.

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    Maged Habib speaks English.

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