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Dr. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad

Verified Ophthalmology Dubai

Dr. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad

3 years of experience 5.0 (46 verified reviews)

4,244+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad at a glance

Dr. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad is a leading Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Saudi German Hospital in Dubai, with over 25 years of extensive clinical and surgical experience. Renowned for his expertise in refractive, cataract, glaucoma, and medical retina treatments, Dr. Abdelsamad provides comprehensive, patient-focused care using the latest ophthalmic technologies.
He holds an MB.BCh from Mansoura Faculty of Medicine and multiple postgraduate degrees in ophthalmology and laser applications from Cairo and Benha Universities. His advanced training has taken him across esteemed institutions in Egypt, India, and the UAE, where he has held prominent positions including HOD and Consultant at Al Salama Hospital Abu Dhabi and Thumbay Hospital Dubai, and Assistant Professor at Gulf Medical University.
Dr. Abdelsamad is highly skilled in LASIK, Femto-LASIK, Femto-SMILE, PRK, ICL implantation, and supracore LASIK for presbyopia. He performs micro-incision cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and IOLs, and manages keratoconus with cross-linking, intra-corneal rings, and keratoplasty. His surgical repertoire also includes glaucoma laser therapy, oculoplastic procedures, and DCR for tear duct obstruction.

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

— Dr. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-740260 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-A922BC96 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 794
Annual physical exam 99395 2,804
Vaccination administration 90471 1,284
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,755

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

Office, team & in practice

Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad
HEADSHOT
Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad in consultation
IN OFFICE
Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad with the team
WITH TEAM
Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9326/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38254848 · cited by 130
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AE
    Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6379/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36182095 · cited by 24
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2547/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30811591 · cited by 110

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 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · yasser.atwa.abdelsamad@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

46 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad 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. Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad 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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    Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Yasser Atwa Abdelsamad speaks English, Arabic.

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