
Dr. Mohamed Salem
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology
MBBS, MD, FICO, MRCSG, MRCSED, Vitreoretinal Surgeon
About Dr. Mohamed Salem
Dr. Mohamed Salem is a Specialist Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon with extensive international experience in medical and surgical eye care. His professional journey has taken him across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, where he has managed a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and performed advanced eye procedures. His broad clinical expertise has made him one of the best ophthalmologist in Sharjah for patients requiring specialized eye care.
He completed his internship and ophthalmology training in Egypt before joining the Saudi Ministry of Health in the Central Province. During his seven years there, he gained valuable experience in ophthalmology while caring for patients with diverse eye conditions.
In 2015, Dr. Salem returned to Egypt as the Medical Director of MAS Eye Center in Cairo and Alexandria. He later continued his practice in the UAE as an Ophthalmic Surgeon at Thumbay Hospital Fujairah and Saudi German Hospital in Ajman and Sharjah, further expanding his experience in comprehensive ophthalmic care.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD
- FICO
- MRCSG
- MRCSED
Special Interests
- Retinal detachment, macular hole, and diabetic retinopathy
- Cataract surgery by phacoemulsification and SICS
- LASIK and refractive procedures
- Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
- Oculoplastic procedures and lacrimal surgery
- Corneal transplantation
Research / Publications
- Mohamed Salem. Updates in Medical Management of Uveitis. EC Ophthalmology, 10.6 (2019): 489-497.
- Salem M. LASIK Enhancement: Lifting the Flap vs. Surface Ablation. Ophthalmology Eye Research Open Access Journal (2018); 0(0):7-8.
FAQs
Dr. Salem has special interests in vitreoretinal disorders, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, pediatric ophthalmology, corneal transplantation, and oculoplastic surgery.
Yes. He performs cataract surgery using both phacoemulsification and SICS techniques.
Yes. His clinical interests include retinal detachment, macular holes, and diabetic retinopathy.
Yes. He has expertise in LASIK and other refractive procedures for suitable candidates.
Dr. Salem consults with patients in English and Arabic.