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Dr. Salman Waqar

Verified Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr. Salman Waqar

5 years of experience 5.0 (51 verified reviews)

7,197+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Salman Waqar at a glance

Dr. Salman Waqar is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Salman Waqar is an experienced consultant ophthalmic surgeon specialising in glaucoma (adult and paediatrics) and cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. He has over 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training from the UK, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists London and on the General Medical Council UK's Specialist Register. Dr. Waqar has worked in various prestigious eye units including the West of England Eye Unit where he completed his sub-specialty training in glaucoma.
Dr. Waqar’s clinical expertise includes medical, laser, and surgical treatments for glaucoma using minimally invasive implants and aqueous shunt devices. He offers cataract surgery using the latest small incision technology and a range of intraocular lenses tailored to the patients' individual needs. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Waqar’s research interests include developing innovative surgical instruments to improve patient safety, using virtual reality simulation to investigate surgeon performance, and optimising patient outcomes with minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Waqar has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented regularly at national and international meetings. He is a member of various ophthalmology societies including the United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. As an Honorary Fellow with Plymouth University UK, he has been involved in training future doctors and surgeons. He has also received numerous research grants, co-authored four medical textbooks, and been recognized with a nomination for a regional Trainer of the Year Award. He continues this excellent work as an Associate Professor (Adjunct) at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai.
His passion for patient safety is reflected in his work as Clinical Governance Lead both in the UK and at Moorfields Dubai, where he is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care are maintained. This is also evident in his own clinical practice, which he regularly audits to confirm his surgical outcomes consistently meet the best international standards.
With a keen enthusiasm for aviation medicine, he is also an accredited Specialist Aeromedical Examiner for the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE.
In keeping with his firm belief that patients interests are best served when doctors are involved in leadership roles, he has previously served as Director for the Virtual Glaucoma Service at the Royal Eye Infirmary (Plymouth, UK) and is currently Chair of the Infection Control Committee at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
You can find out more about him on www.salmanwaqar.net.
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“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Salman Waqar

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-928785 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E37067CC · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,305
Annual physical exam 99395 3,039
Vaccination administration 90471 2,903
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,800

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Salman Waqar in consultation
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Salman Waqar with the team
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Salman Waqar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Salman Waqar

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2357/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36888467 · cited by 17
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1526/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36823927 · cited by 123
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4112/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37985741 · cited by 13
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6584/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31243648 · cited by 39

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-13 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-10 · 10 min read

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

51 verified reviews
4.95
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51 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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. Salman Waqar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Salman Waqar 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. Salman Waqar 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 Salman Waqar specialise in?

    Salman Waqar specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 21 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Salman Waqar treat?

    Salman Waqar treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Salman Waqar practise?

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    Salman Waqar speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

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