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Dr Umashankar Ramachandran

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr Umashankar Ramachandran

2 years of experience

6,442+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Umashankar Ramachandran at a glance

Dr Umashankar Ramachandran is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Umashankar Ramachandran is a Specialist Ophthalmologist at Clemenceau Medical Center with vast experience in the field of ophthalmology. He has performed over over 14000 during his 25 years of practice. He is a highly skilled surgeon, having graduated with his medical degree in 1997 and postgraduate training in 2003 from Madras Medical College - one of India's most reputable medical institutions. In addition, he has been the Medical Director at Bhagwan Mahaveer Eye Hospital in Chennai, India, and Vasan EyeCare Dubai.
He has extensive experience in anterior segment, oculoplastics and paediatric ophthalmology from his Fellowship training at Sankara Nethralaya, one of India's largest tertiary eye care centres. He also trained in UK hospitals including Leicester Royal Infirmary and Burnley General Hospital.
Dr Ramachandran specialises phacoemulsification with monofocal, multifocal and toric intraocular implants, laser eye surgery (LASIK), refractive lens exchange, keratoconus management using collagen cross-linking, oculoplastics, eye trauma surgery, trabeculectomy for glaucoma and pterygium surgery.
Dr Ramachandran holds the Diplomate of the National Board of Examination (DNB) and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS).

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

— Dr Umashankar Ramachandran

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-296645 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-13C5FCFA · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,425
Annual physical exam 99395 927
Vaccination administration 90471 599
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,864

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

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Umashankar Ramachandran in consultation
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Umashankar Ramachandran with the team
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Umashankar Ramachandran at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Umashankar Ramachandran

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Umashankar Ramachandran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7241/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34073031 · cited by 9
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Umashankar Ramachandran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3651/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38135702 · cited by 123

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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · umashankar.ramachandran@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 Umashankar Ramachandran's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Umashankar Ramachandran 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Umashankar Ramachandran specialise in?

    Umashankar Ramachandran specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.

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    Umashankar Ramachandran treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Umashankar Ramachandran practise?

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    Umashankar Ramachandran speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu.

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