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Dr Soman Nair

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr Soman Nair

9 years of experience

6,919+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Soman Nair at a glance

Dr Soman Nair is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Soman Nair

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-572728 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-77527F4D · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,102
Annual physical exam 99395 320
Vaccination administration 90471 2,008
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,031

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 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Soman Nair in consultation
IN OFFICE
Soman Nair with the team
WITH TEAM
Soman Nair at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Soman Nair

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Soman Nair, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1421/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37013126 · cited by 94
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Soman Nair, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7503/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31664484 · cited by 124

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 · soman.nair@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 Soman Nair's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Soman Nair 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 Soman Nair 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Soman Nair specialise in?

    Soman Nair specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Soman Nair treat?

    Soman Nair treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Soman Nair practise?

    Soman Nair practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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