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Dr. Salman Waqar

Verificado Oftalmología Dubai

Dr. Salman Waqar

5 años de experiencia 5.0 (51 reseñas verificadas)

7,197+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Salman Waqar at a glance

Dr. Salman Waqar is an Oftalmología practitioner based in Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos and the surrounding area.

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Dr. Salman Waqar is an experienced consultant ophthalmic surgeon specialising in glaucoma (adult and paediatrics) and cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. He has over 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training from the UK, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists London and on the General Medical Council UK's Specialist Register. Dr. Waqar has worked in various prestigious eye units including the West of England Eye Unit where he completed his sub-specialty training in glaucoma.
Dr. Waqar’s clinical expertise includes medical, laser, and surgical treatments for glaucoma using minimally invasive implants and aqueous shunt devices. He offers cataract surgery using the latest small incision technology and a range of intraocular lenses tailored to the patients' individual needs. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Waqar’s research interests include developing innovative surgical instruments to improve patient safety, using virtual reality simulation to investigate surgeon performance, and optimising patient outcomes with minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Waqar has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented regularly at national and international meetings. He is a member of various ophthalmology societies including the United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology. As an Honorary Fellow with Plymouth University UK, he has been involved in training future doctors and surgeons. He has also received numerous research grants, co-authored four medical textbooks, and been recognized with a nomination for a regional Trainer of the Year Award. He continues this excellent work as an Associate Professor (Adjunct) at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai.
His passion for patient safety is reflected in his work as Clinical Governance Lead both in the UK and at Moorfields Dubai, where he is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care are maintained. This is also evident in his own clinical practice, which he regularly audits to confirm his surgical outcomes consistently meet the best international standards.
With a keen enthusiasm for aviation medicine, he is also an accredited Specialist Aeromedical Examiner for the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE.
In keeping with his firm belief that patients interests are best served when doctors are involved in leadership roles, he has previously served as Director for the Virtual Glaucoma Service at the Royal Eye Infirmary (Plymouth, UK) and is currently Chair of the Infection Control Committee at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
You can find out more about him on www.salmanwaqar.net.
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“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Salman Waqar

Educación y formación

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Oftalmología
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Carrera y nombramientos

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oftalmología

Licencias y seguros

Licencias médicas

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-928785 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificaciones del consejo

European Board of Oftalmología
#EB-E37067CC · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimientos realizados

ProcedimientoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 2,305
Annual physical exam 99395 3,039
Vaccination administration 90471 2,903
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,800

Servicios y precios

ServicioDuraciónModalidadPrecio
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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Consulta, equipo y en práctica

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Vídeos

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Meet Salman Waqar

Investigación y publicaciones

índice h: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oftalmología across AE
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2357/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36888467 · citado por 17
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oftalmología
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1526/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36823927 · citado por 123
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oftalmología across AE
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4112/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37985741 · citado por 13
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oftalmología
    Salman Waqar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6584/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31243648 · citado por 39

Conferencias invitadas

  • Practical updates in Oftalmología European Annual Congress (Oftalmología) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Oftalmología National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Premios y afiliaciones

Premios

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oftalmología — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Membresías en sociedades

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2022

Artículos de este doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oftalmología
  • Awareness When should you see a oftalmología?

Para pacientes internacionales

Coordinador
Patient liaison · salman.waqar@euroclinics.example
Seguros internacionales aceptados
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Ubicación

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Reseñas de pacientes

51 reseñas verificadas
4.95
★★★★⯨
51 reseñas
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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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Salman Waqar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Salman Waqar treats, with the size of the national pool of Emiratos Árabes Unidos doctors offering the same care.

Oftalmología

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr. Salman Waqar is one of 418 oftalmología doctors indexed in Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Browse oftalmología doctors in Emiratos Árabes Unidos →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in Emiratos Árabes Unidos is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Emiratos Árabes Unidos 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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  • What does Salman Waqar specialise in?

    Salman Waqar specialises in Oftalmología in Dubai, AE. 21 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Salman Waqar treat?

    Salman Waqar treats conditions within Oftalmología. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Salman Waqar practise?

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

  • What languages does Salman Waqar speak?

    Salman Waqar speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

  • How do I book an appointment with Salman Waqar?

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  • What do patients say about Salman Waqar?

    Salman Waqar has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 51 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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