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Catia Pineza

Geverifieerd Optometrie Dubai

Catia Pineza

12 jaar ervaring 5.0 (7 geverifieerde recensies)

8,055+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Catia Pineza at a glance

Catia Pineza is an Optometrie practitioner based in Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

Over

Mrs Catia Pineza is a highly experienced and certified Orthoptist with expertise in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of a range of eye conditions. She has over 16 years of experience working in both private practice and national health hospitals in Europe. She is a member of the International Orthoptics Association and holds a BSc in Orthoptics from the Lisbon School of Health Technology in Portugal.

She has worked as a lead Orthoptist at Hospital de Cascais, where she developed her skills and research projects in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of adult and

paediatric cases of binocular vision anomalies. Mrs Catia also has extensive experience with ocular motility disorders, congenital abnormalities and developmental ocular abnormalities.

With 7 years of practice in the Gulf region, Mrs Catia has worked with a diverse range of patients, including children and adults with special interest in cases of learning difficulties, physical disabilities, or behavioural disorders. She is also skilled in adapting contact lenses, conducting eye exams, and low vision assessments. Ms Pineza is dedicated to providing personalised care and is committed to ensuring her patients

receive the highest quality treatment available.

Her speciality includes: 


Lazy Eye (Amblyopia) 

Crossed Eyes or Eye Misalignment (Strabismus) 

Double Vision (Diplopia) 

Learning difficulties   

Optometry Behavioral Assessment 

Sports Vision Assessment 

Visual Rehabilitation  


She was the lead Orthoptist at Hospital de Cascais where she developed

her skills and investigation projects in the diagnosis, monitoring and management of adult and paediatric cases of binocular vision anomalies. She also has experience with ocular motility disorders, strabismus, amblyopia, nystagmus, congenital and developmental ocular abnormalities.

With 5 years of practice within the gulf region, she has worked with children, adults, and other people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or behavioural disorders. Not only doing Orthoptics but also adapting contact lenses, conducting eye exams and

Low Vision assessments. 

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

— Catia Pineza

Opleiding & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Optometrie
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Optometrie

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-593359 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Optometrie
#EB-A1F1DEF8 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,051
Annual physical exam 99395 1,837
Vaccination administration 90471 581
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,530

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Catia Pineza
HEADSHOT
Catia Pineza in consultation
IN OFFICE
Catia Pineza with the team
WITH TEAM
Catia Pineza at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

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Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 8 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Optometrie across AE
    Catia Pineza, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9960/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31642287 · geciteerd door 195
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometrie
    Catia Pineza, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8484/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34682225 · geciteerd door 9

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometrie — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2015

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometrie
  • Awareness When should you see a optometrie?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · catia.pineza@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

7 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
7 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Catia Pineza's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Catia Pineza treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigde Arabische Emiraten doctors offering the same care.

Optometrie

Catia Pineza is one of 138 optometrie doctors indexed in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. Browse optometrie doctors in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigde Arabische Emiraten 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 Catia Pineza specialise in?

    Catia Pineza specialises in Optometrie in Dubai, AE. 18 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Catia Pineza treat?

    Catia Pineza treats conditions within Optometrie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Catia Pineza practise?

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

  • What languages does Catia Pineza speak?

    Catia Pineza speaks English, Portuguese.

  • How do I book an appointment with Catia Pineza?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

  • What do patients say about Catia Pineza?

    Catia Pineza has a verified rating of 5/5 from 7 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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