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Dr. Renu Jacob
✓ Verified Trust score 87/100

Dr. Renu Jacob

Ophthalmology · Dubai

👤 11 years of experience

4.37 · 71 verified reviews

9,683+ Patients seen
11 Years in practice
7 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Unique Prime code: 501
Ms. Renu Jacob is a highly skilled Specialist Ophthalmologist with extensive experience spanning over 12 years in Dubai. She graduated from CMC Vellore and completed her M.S. in Ophthalmology from the University of Kerala. Ms. Jacob began her career in various hospitals across Kerala and Chennai, India, accumulating valuable expertise in ophthalmic care.
Throughout her tenure, Ms. Jacob has performed numerous eye surgeries and treated a diverse range of ophthalmic cases, demonstrating her proficiency in various subspecialties within ophthalmology. Her areas of expertise include the management of conditions such as dry eye, computer vision syndrome, refraction errors, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy evaluation, cataract and glaucoma screening, anterior segment disorders, and allergic conjunctivitis.
Ms. Jacob's dedication to providing exceptional eye care, coupled with her extensive clinical experience and comprehensive knowledge, has earned her a reputation as a trusted and respected ophthalmologist in the Dubai healthcare community.

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

— Dr. Renu Jacob

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-117005 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-41856737 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,052
Annual physical exam 99395 890
Vaccination administration 90471 850
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,917

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

Renu Jacob
HEADSHOT
Renu Jacob in consultation
IN OFFICE
Renu Jacob with the team
WITH TEAM
Renu Jacob at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 66s
Meet Renu Jacob

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Renu Jacob, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8401/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32915707 · cited by 132
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Renu Jacob, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5858/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38492478 · cited by 166
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Renu Jacob, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5274/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32057060 · cited by 96
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Renu Jacob, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8199/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37028797 · cited by 82

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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · renu.jacob@euroclinics.example

Location

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Patient reviews

71 verified reviews
4.37
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71 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
4.4
Knowledge
4.5
Wait Time
4.1
Staff Friendliness
4.4
Ease Of Appointment
4.3
Value For Money
4.3
Would Recommend Pct
87.0
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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.

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