11 years of experience·★★★★★5.0(9 verified reviews)
9,413+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Dr Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana at a glance
Dr Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED AUGUST 2026
About
Dr. Ahmed Shabana is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with over 17 years of expertise in the field, having worked in multiple countries. He is widely regarded as one of the most sought-after ophthalmologists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he has practiced for over seven years. Dr. Shabana has also held leadership positions as the head of ophthalmology departments in various hospitals across the UAE. He currently works in the ophthalmology department of Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai, one of the city's top private hospitals.
Dr. Shabana provides comprehensive care for both pediatric and adult patients, treating a broad range of eye conditions. His services include the management of eyelid diseases such as chalazion, ptosis, and dermatochalisis; conjunctival diseases including conjunctivitis and its medical management; and corneal diseases like pterygium surgeries and keratoconus management. He also specialises in advanced refractive surgeries such as PRK, LASIK, SMILE, ICL, and Refractive Lens Exchange, as well as glaucoma surgeries for both adults and children, including congenital glaucoma, MIGS, tube shunts, and laser treatments.
Additionally, Dr. Shabana is skilled in cataract management through Phacoemulsification and small-incision techniques, using Monofocal, Toric, EDOF, or Multifocal IOLs. He also manages uveitis and performs retinal disease assessments and laser treatments. A particular area of interest for Dr. Shabana is the management of presbyopia (weak vision after the age of 40), a procedure he has pioneered in the UAE using LASIK. He also has expertise in complex glaucoma surgeries.
Dr. Shabana received his medical qualification in 2006 from Cairo University and completed his senior residency at Misr University of Science and Technology. He later obtained a Master's degree in Ophthalmology from Al-Azhar University. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (MRCSEd) and received his fellowship from the International College of Ophthalmologists in Brussels in 2020 (FICO). In 2023, he obtained his full fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
Dr. Shabana also excelled in the Glaucoma Master Class provided by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ECRS), ranking in the top 20% of participants. He has trained in prestigious institutions, including the Jules Gonin Hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the I.M.O Eye Hospital in Barcelona, Spain. He is an active member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the International Society of Glaucoma Surgeons.
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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 Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.
Ophthalmology
Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.
Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates 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 Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana specialise in?
Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana specialises in Ophthalmology in Dubai, AE. 20 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana treat?
Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana practise?
Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana speak?
Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana speaks English.
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What do patients say about Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana?
Ahmed Atef Abdelhamid Shabana has a verified rating of 5/5 from 9 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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