Trust score 8/100
Dr. Tamer Salem
👤 8 years of experience
13,429+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Tamer Salem is a specialist in ophthalmology based in Dubai, UAE.
He received his medical degree on 1991 from Cairo University, Egypt. He then became the first doctor in Europe to receive a PhD in LASIK from Miguel Hernandez University, Spain, in 2002. Her later completed two clinical fellowships, one at Regensburg University in Germany and the other at the Institute of Ophthalmology Alicante in Spain.
Dr Salem currently practices as a Specialist in Ophthalmology at Spanish Center LASIK and Eyes and Cosmetic Dubai, UAE and Belhoul European Hospital, Dubai, UAE.
He typically carries out the following ophthalmologic procedures:
Laser refractive surgery using: LASIK, PRK, Intralasik HD and Relex-SMILE
Laser therapeutic surgery
Keratoconus surgery
Implantable contact lens implantation
Strambismus surgery
Keratoplasy
He has an impressive amount of experience in LASIK, having performed around 14,000 LASIK procedures since 1990.
Prior to his current positions, he practiced as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at San Juan University Hospital Alicante, Spain. He is also an Assistant Ophthalmology Professor at Miguel Hernandez University, Spain.
Dr Salem aims to raise awareness of ophthalmologic conditions and as such, offers free LASIK consultations and aids his patients with any concerns and questions they have.
He received his medical degree on 1991 from Cairo University, Egypt. He then became the first doctor in Europe to receive a PhD in LASIK from Miguel Hernandez University, Spain, in 2002. Her later completed two clinical fellowships, one at Regensburg University in Germany and the other at the Institute of Ophthalmology Alicante in Spain.
Dr Salem currently practices as a Specialist in Ophthalmology at Spanish Center LASIK and Eyes and Cosmetic Dubai, UAE and Belhoul European Hospital, Dubai, UAE.
He typically carries out the following ophthalmologic procedures:
Laser refractive surgery using: LASIK, PRK, Intralasik HD and Relex-SMILE
Laser therapeutic surgery
Keratoconus surgery
Implantable contact lens implantation
Strambismus surgery
Keratoplasy
He has an impressive amount of experience in LASIK, having performed around 14,000 LASIK procedures since 1990.
Prior to his current positions, he practiced as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at San Juan University Hospital Alicante, Spain. He is also an Assistant Ophthalmology Professor at Miguel Hernandez University, Spain.
Dr Salem aims to raise awareness of ophthalmologic conditions and as such, offers free LASIK consultations and aids his patients with any concerns and questions they have.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Tamer Salem
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,536 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,086 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,294 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,617 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 10
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.9318/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34128440 · cited by 40
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
DOI: 10.3809/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38313767 · cited by 50
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 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · tamer.salem@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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