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Dr Vinod Gauba

Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr Vinod Gauba

12 years of experience

12,068+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
12
Publications
6
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Vinod Gauba at a glance

Dr Vinod Gauba is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Vinod Gauba is an ophthalmologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, blending a strong family heritage in healthcare with extensive training and achievements in the field of ophthalmology. His family has been a cornerstone of the Dubai healthcare sector for over 30 years, with his father being one of the UAE's pioneering ophthalmologists.
Born and trained in the United Kingdom, Dr. Gauba earned his medical degree with honours from Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' School of Medicine in London. He completed seven years of specialised training in ophthalmology, during which he honed his expertise in various sub-specialties, including paediatric ophthalmology, retinal diseases, glaucoma, anterior segment surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and oculofacial surgery.
Dr. Gauba's career spans over 13 years in the UK before he joined the Imperial Healthcare team as the Medical Director in 2008. He has made significant contributions to the field, including the development of SupraLASIK™, an advanced vision correction treatment with a lifetime guarantee, and is recognised as one of the few super-specialists in oculofacial surgery, covering procedures such as blepharoplasty, brow lift, ptosis correction, and orbital surgery.
His accolades include the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Gold Medal awarded at the House of Lords in 2014. Additionally, he received the Cleveland Clinic Clinician of the Year Award in 2013 and the Young Surgeon of the Year Award in 2012, both at the Arab Health Awards.
Dr. Gauba has published over 25 articles in leading international peer-reviewed journals and contributed to several book chapters. His extensive training includes fellowship programs in Oculofacial Surgery, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery, with one at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, and advanced refractive surgery training from pioneers such as Professor Ioannis Pallikaris and Professor Michael O’Keeffe. Prior to returning to Dubai, he served as a consultant at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin.

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

— Dr Vinod Gauba

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-311080 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-8948A3C2 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,815
Annual physical exam 99395 1,281
Vaccination administration 90471 1,889
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,286

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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Vinod Gauba in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vinod Gauba with the team
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Vinod Gauba at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Meet Vinod Gauba

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vinod Gauba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4302/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32245938 · cited by 47
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vinod Gauba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4527/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33106876 · cited by 77
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vinod Gauba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9261/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30198286 · cited by 195
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vinod Gauba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8317/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39639640 · cited by 105

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 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-10 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-23 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vinod.gauba@euroclinics.example

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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 Vinod Gauba's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Vinod Gauba 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 Vinod Gauba is one of 418 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Vinod Gauba specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 30 years of clinical experience.

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    Vinod Gauba treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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