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Dr Walid Abdalla

Verified Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr Walid Abdalla

7 years of experience 5.0 (94 verified reviews)

5,122+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Walid Abdalla at a glance

Dr Walid Abdalla is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Walid M. Abdalla (MD, FRCS, ICO)

- Consultant Ophthalmologist

- Pediatric Ophthalmologist

- SStrabismus / Squint Specialist & Oculoplastic Surgeon


Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK

Fellow of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA

Fellow of Limoges University, France

Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology

Bachelor in Medicine and General Surgery and Master's Degree in Ophthalmology from the Faculty of Medicine Alexandria University


Dr. Walid completed his Bachelor Degree in Medicine and General Surgery from the Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, one of the leading Medical Schools in Egypt; followed by a Master Degree in Ophthalmology from the same medical school after three years of residency. In 2002 he became a member of the International Council of Ophthalmology in Cambridge, UK. In 2004, he completed his fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow UK. He obtained a training fellowship from Limoges University in France for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Oculoplasty in the year 2007-2008 and he also obtained fellowship training from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida; which is ranked as the No. 1 Ophthalmic Institute for the last 10 years in the USA in 2010. Over the past years, Dr. Walid worked in several countries in the region, building and developing pediatric ophthalmology & Oculoplatic departments in many leading eye centers in the Middle East.

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

— Dr Walid Abdalla

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-681366 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-896FBFDB · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,008
Annual physical exam 99395 1,366
Vaccination administration 90471 2,542
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 57

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

Office, team & in practice

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Walid Abdalla in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Walid Abdalla

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Walid Abdalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7040/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32791874 · cited by 160
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Walid Abdalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4894/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36757498 · cited by 74
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Walid Abdalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3782/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31210451 · cited by 20

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 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

94 verified reviews
4.96
★★★★⯨
94 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 Walid Abdalla's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Walid Abdalla 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 Walid Abdalla 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 Walid Abdalla specialise in?

    Walid Abdalla specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 29 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Walid Abdalla treat?

    Walid Abdalla treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Walid Abdalla practise?

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

  • What languages does Walid Abdalla speak?

    Walid Abdalla speaks English, Arabic.

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    Walid Abdalla has a verified rating of 4.96/5 from 94 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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