Dr. Nihal Kenawy MBBCh, MS, MRCSEd, FRCOphth, MD/PhD
Consultant Ophthalmologist / Medical Retina, Ocular Oncology & Retinopathy of Prematurity
Total years of experience
Over 20 years.
Dr. Nihal Kenawy, a CCT Western-trained Consultant Ophthalmologist and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in UK, possesses extensive expertise in Medical Retina, Ocular Oncology, and Retinopathy of Prematurity. She has worked in major tertiary eye care centers in the United Kingdom and is recognized for her advanced diagnostic and management skills in complex retinal and ocular conditions.
Areas of Specialization :
- Medical retina and chorioretinal diseases and inflammation, including advanced diagnostics and management
- Ocular oncology with multimodal imaging and diagnostics for anterior and posterior segment
- Medical and surgical management of ocular tumors
- Advanced imaging techniques including OCT, OCTA, FFA, and ICG
- Intravitreal pharmacotherapy and retinal laser treatments
- General ophthalmology including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, neuro-ophthalmology, and trauma cases
- Minor ophthalmic surgical procedures
Professional Overview
Dr. Nihal Kenawy is a CCT Western-trained Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience in the United Kingdom, worked in some of the largest regional eye units within tertiary healthcare facilities.
She completed an extended fellowship in Adult Ocular Oncology at the Liverpool Ocular Oncology Centre (LOOC), a world-leading center of excellence.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kenawy has held several leadership roles, including Clinical Lead positions in regional diabetic eye care services, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) services, and satellite ocular oncology services in the UK.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Kenawy serves as an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Liverpool. She is actively involved in academic and research activities, including contributions to high-impact ophthalmology journals and serving as a national and international examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Dr. Kenawy is a multi-award-winning clinician and has received several service awards and grants. She is fluent in both English and Arabic and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- MD/PhD, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), London, United Kingdom
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd), United Kingdom