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Dr. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY

3 years of experience

7,888+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY at a glance

Dr. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Mohammad Hesham Aly is a highly esteemed ophthalmologist and anterior segment eye surgeon, widely recognised as one of the leading eye specialists in Dubai. With over 20 years of experience in glaucoma and cataract surgery, he has earned a reputation for precision, expertise, and compassionate, patient-centred care. As the Medical Director of Magrabi Eye Hospital in Dubai, Dr. Aly combines advanced technology with personalised treatment, providing exceptional ophthalmic care to patients across the UAE and internationally.

Dr. Aly graduated from Cairo University in 1982, completed his Master’s in Ophthalmology in 1988, and undertook a fellowship in glaucoma in 1995. In 1999, he was appointed a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Over the course of his career, he has held positions including Registrar and Glaucoma Fellow at Magrabi Eye Hospital in Jeddah, Assistant Consultant Ophthalmologist at Magrabi Eye Center in Muscat, Oman, and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Magrabi Eye Center across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Cairo since 2003.

His clinical expertise spans comprehensive glaucoma management and advanced cataract surgery, enabling patients to regain and preserve their vision using the latest surgical techniques. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Aly has contributed significantly to the field through international conferences, publications on glaucoma and cataract, and by participating in ophthalmic education programs such as i-Learn, which aim to advance knowledge and skills among eye care professionals.

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

— Dr. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-269284 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-59B66993 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,291
Annual physical exam 99395 1,573
Vaccination administration 90471 469
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 330

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

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IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
MOHAMED HESHAM ALY at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet MOHAMED HESHAM ALY

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    MOHAMED HESHAM ALY, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6654/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31761686 · cited by 163
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    MOHAMED HESHAM ALY, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4913/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38442951 · cited by 33

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-14 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-28 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mohamed.hesham.aly@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

Dr. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY 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. MOHAMED HESHAM ALY is one of 418 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does MOHAMED HESHAM ALY specialise in?

    MOHAMED HESHAM ALY specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 38 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does MOHAMED HESHAM ALY treat?

    MOHAMED HESHAM ALY treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does MOHAMED HESHAM ALY practise?

    MOHAMED HESHAM ALY practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    MOHAMED HESHAM ALY speaks English.

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