Dr Vinod Gauba is an Ophtalmologie practitioner based in Dubai, Émirats arabes unis, 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, Émirats arabes unis and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
À propos
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.
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Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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 Émirats arabes unis doctors offering the same care.
Ophtalmologie
Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.
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