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Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano

Optometry Abu Dhabi

Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano

10 years of experience

3,737+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano at a glance

Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano is an Optometry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano is a highly qualified Optometrist. As an Optometrist, Ms Tuscano is trained to examine the eyes, diagnose vision problems and eye diseases, and prescribe the appropriate treatment. This may include eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, or vision therapy.
Ms Tuscano completed their Optometry studies overseas and is a member of a professional body for Optometrists.

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

— Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Optometry
    Universitat de València, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-273033 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-8321149F · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,312
Annual physical exam 99395 70
Vaccination administration 90471 2,062
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,305

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Maricris Santos Tuscano in consultation
IN OFFICE
Maricris Santos Tuscano with the team
WITH TEAM
Maricris Santos Tuscano at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet Maricris Santos Tuscano

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across AE
    Maricris Santos Tuscano, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8717/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33961449 · cited by 88
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Maricris Santos Tuscano, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4292/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38277602 · cited by 10

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 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 Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · maricris.santos.tuscano@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

Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Optometry

Ms Maricris Santos Tuscano 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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  • What does Maricris Santos Tuscano specialise in?

    Maricris Santos Tuscano specialises in Optometry in Abu Dhabi, AE.

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    Maricris Santos Tuscano treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Maricris Santos Tuscano speaks English, Tagalog.

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