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Dr Rashid Nahar

Verified Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr Rashid Nahar

9 years of experience 4.8 (19 verified reviews)

7,589+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rashid Nahar at a glance

Dr Rashid Nahar is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rashid Nahar is a consultant ophthalmologist specialising in corneal disease, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and medical retina. He practices at both Mediclinic Welcare Hospital and Dubai Mall Medical Centre, bringing international experience from Syria, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates. Dr Nahar holds medical registrations across these regions, reflecting a broad and diverse clinical background.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in 2003. In 2016, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS Ophthalmology). Further advancing his surgical expertise, he completed a Diploma in Refractive, Cornea, and Lens Surgery at Miguel Hernández University of Elche in 2023. Dr Nahar has completed a fellowship fro
m Mater University Hospital, Dublin focusing on Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery as well as another in Switzerland at Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern focusing on Cornea and External Diseases.
for more information please check www.eyeclinicdxb.com 
Dr Nahar provides a comprehensive range of ophthalmic treatments, including cataract surgery, laser refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery, and advanced corneal procedures such as transplantation, cross-linking, and corneal grafts. He also manages complex retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Nahar is actively involved in medical education and research, regularly teaching trainees and presenting on ophthalmic topics. His research interests focus particularly on diabetic eye disease and related ophthalmological conditions.

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

— Dr Rashid Nahar

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-297753 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-AF4D37FD · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 527
Annual physical exam 99395 529
Vaccination administration 90471 473
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 62

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rashid Nahar
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Rashid Nahar in consultation
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Rashid Nahar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Rashid Nahar

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rashid Nahar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9010/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39090541 · cited by 7
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Rashid Nahar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9842/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31022128 · cited by 181
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rashid Nahar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2277/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30618581 · cited by 27
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Rashid Nahar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8362/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31880929 · cited by 169

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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rashid.nahar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

19 verified reviews
4.84
★★★★⯨
19 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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 Rashid Nahar's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Rashid Nahar specialise in?

    Rashid Nahar specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rashid Nahar treat?

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  • Where does Rashid Nahar practise?

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  • What languages does Rashid Nahar speak?

    Rashid Nahar speaks English, Arabic.

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