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Dr Salam Chettian Kandi

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr Salam Chettian Kandi

2 years of experience

10,246+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Salam Chettian Kandi at a glance

Dr Salam Chettian Kandi is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Salam Chettian Kandi is an ophthalmologist. As an ophthalmologist, they are a medical doctor who specialises in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are trained to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat diseases, prescribe medications and perform surgery. They also diagnose and treat conditions of the eye that may not affect vision, such as tumours and infections.
Ophthalmologists are qualified to perform surgery, which may involve using lasers to correct vision problems or removing cataracts. They can also perform more complex surgeries, such as retinal detachment repair and corneal transplants.

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

— Dr Salam Chettian Kandi

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-957668 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-EC9C940C · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,466
Annual physical exam 99395 2,204
Vaccination administration 90471 1,420
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,299

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Salam Chettian Kandi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Salam Chettian Kandi with the team
WITH TEAM
Salam Chettian Kandi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Salam Chettian Kandi

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Salam Chettian Kandi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3653/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30883828 · cited by 146
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Salam Chettian Kandi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9428/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32619462 · cited by 56
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Salam Chettian Kandi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8755/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36315343 · cited by 134

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 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · salam.chettian.kandi@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

Dr Salam Chettian Kandi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Salam Chettian Kandi 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 Salam Chettian Kandi 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

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 Dubai 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 Salam Chettian Kandi specialise in?

    Salam Chettian Kandi specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Salam Chettian Kandi treat?

    Salam Chettian Kandi treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Salam Chettian Kandi practise?

    Salam Chettian Kandi practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Salam Chettian Kandi speaks English.

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