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Dr. Salman Waqar

Vérifié Ophtalmologie Dubai

Dr. Salman Waqar

5 ans d'expérience 5.0 (51 avis vérifiés)

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 Ophtalmologie practitioner based in Dubai, Émirats arabes unis, 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, Émirats arabes unis and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

À propos

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

Formation et études

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

Carrière et postes

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

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

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

Certifications du conseil

European Board of Ophtalmologie
#EB-E37067CC · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

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

Services et tarifs

ServiceDuréeModalitéPrix
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

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

Salman Waqar
HEADSHOT
Salman Waqar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Salman Waqar with the team
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Salman Waqar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vidéos

introduction · 68s
Meet Salman Waqar

Recherche et publications

indice h : 14 · i10 : 15

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

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

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

Adhésions à des sociétés

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

Articles de ce médecin

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophtalmologie 2026-03-13 · Lecture de 4 min
  • Awareness When should you see a ophtalmologie? 2026-01-10 · Lecture de 10 min

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · salman.waqar@euroclinics.example
Assurances internationales acceptées
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Emplacement

1 balise

Avis des patients

51 avis vérifiés
4.95
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51 avis
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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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Vérifié
    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 Émirats arabes unis doctors offering the same care.

Ophtalmologie

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

Dr. Salman Waqar is one of 418 ophtalmologie doctors indexed in Émirats arabes unis. Browse ophtalmologie doctors in Émirats arabes unis →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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Questions fréquentes

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  • What does Salman Waqar specialise in?

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

  • What conditions does Salman Waqar treat?

    Salman Waqar treats conditions within Ophtalmologie. 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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