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Dr Rafid Kareem Taher

Oogheelkunde Abu Dhabi

Dr Rafid Kareem Taher

5 jaar ervaring

12,304+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rafid Kareem Taher at a glance

Dr Rafid Kareem Taher is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

Over

Dr Taher is a specialist in ophthalmology. Dr Taher diagnoses and treats all types of eye diseases and performs most types of ophthalmic surgery. Dr Taher also performs argon laser phototherapy for diabetic retinopathy and YAG laser capsulotomy.
Dr Taher can also offer refractive surgery including LASIK and corneal rings surgeries, and all types of ophthalmic emergency and trauma (ophthalmic traumatology).
Dr Taher qualified in 1991 with a Bachelor of General Medicine & Surgery (MBBS). In 2004, Dr Taher became a Fellow of the Arabic Board for Medical Specialisation, Ophthalmology. In 2005, Dr Taher became a Fellow of the Iraqi Board for Medical Specialization, Ophthalmology.

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

— Dr Rafid Kareem Taher

Opleiding & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universidad de Navarra, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-29406 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-C5AE5F82 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 981
Annual physical exam 99395 1,075
Vaccination administration 90471 1,779
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 196

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 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Rafid Kareem Taher in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafid Kareem Taher with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafid Kareem Taher at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 143s
Meet Rafid Kareem Taher

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 14 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across AE
    Rafid Kareem Taher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6650/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34694737 · geciteerd door 181
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Rafid Kareem Taher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5861/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32803191 · geciteerd door 71
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across AE
    Rafid Kareem Taher, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1468/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31892675 · geciteerd door 121

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oogheelkunde — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · rafid.kareem.taher@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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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

Dr Rafid Kareem Taher's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rafid Kareem Taher treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigde Arabische Emiraten doctors offering the same care.

Oogheelkunde

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

Dr Rafid Kareem Taher is one of 418 oogheelkunde doctors indexed in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. Browse oogheelkunde doctors in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Rafid Kareem Taher specialise in?

    Rafid Kareem Taher specialises in Oogheelkunde in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Rafid Kareem Taher treat?

    Rafid Kareem Taher treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rafid Kareem Taher practise?

    Rafid Kareem Taher practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Rafid Kareem Taher speak?

    Rafid Kareem Taher speaks English, Arabic.

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