DR. TAREK IBRAHIM

MD, PHD, FICO (HON.), ITMD

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST / CORNEA, REFRACTIVE AND ANTERIOR SEGMENT SURGEON EYE CONSULTANTS CENTER DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY

Total years of experience Over 38 years

Dr. Tarek Ibrahim, MD, PhD, FICO (Hon.), ITMD is the co-founder and the Head Of Cornea & Refractive Unit at Eye Consultants Center in Dubai Healthcare City.

He is one of the region’s most respected refractive and cataract surgeons, with a strong reputation of excellence that extends from his esteemed patients to Ophthalmologists throughout the medical community.

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DR. TAREK IBRAHIM, MD, PHD, FICO (HON.), ITMD

CONSULTANT OPHTHALMOLOGIST / CORNEA, REFRACTIVE AND ANTERIOR SEGMENT SURGEON EYE CONSULTANTS CENTER DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY

Dr. Tarek Ibrahim, MD, PhD, FICO (Hon.), ITMD is the co-founder and the Head Of Cornea & Refractive Unit at Eye Consultants Center in Dubai Healthcare City. He is one of the region’s most respected refractive and cataract surgeons, with a strong reputation of excellence that extends from his esteemed patients to Ophthalmologists throughout the medical community.

Cornea, Refractive & Cataract Surgeon

Dr. Tarek Ibrahim

MD, PhD, FICO (Hon.), ITMD

Co-Founder Eye Consultants Center – Dubai Healthcare City

12 Years Medical Director at Magrabi Eye Hospital

Award-Winning Spanish National Prize in Ophthalmology

Dr. Tarek Ibrahim, MD, PhD, FICO (Hon.), ITMD is the co-founder and Head of the Cornea & Refractive Unit at Eye Consultants Center in Dubai Healthcare City. He is recognized as one of the region’s respected refractive and cataract surgeons, with extensive experience in advanced corneal, cataract and vision correction procedures.

Areas of Specialization

Refractive Eye Surgery

LASIK, Epi-LASIK and Ultra-LASIK procedures for vision correction.

Corneal Surgery

Corneal transplantation including penetrating and partial-thickness techniques.

Keratoconus Surgery

Corneal cross-linking and combined techniques for the management of keratoconus.

Corneal Inlays & Vision Correction

Advanced corneal inlay procedures and customized vision correction techniques.

Corneal Laceration Repair

Surgical repair and management of traumatic corneal injuries and lacerations.

Phakic IOL / Aphakic IOL

Advanced intraocular lens implantation for suitable refractive and aphakic cases.

Cataract Surgery

Phacoemulsification and implantation of premium trifocal intraocular lenses.

Glaucoma Surgery

Laser and filtering procedures for the management of glaucoma.

Fellowships & Qualifications

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Fellow of Barraquer Institute

Barcelona, Spain

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Fellow of International Council of Ophthalmology

United Kingdom

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MD & PhD

Complutense University, Madrid, Spain

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Residency & Fellowship

University Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain

Professional Overview

Dr. Tarek Ibrahim is the co-founder and Head of the Cornea & Refractive Unit at Eye Consultants Center in Dubai Healthcare City. He has built a strong reputation in refractive, cataract and corneal surgery among both patients and members of the ophthalmology community.

Dr. Tarek obtained his MD and PhD from Complutense University in Madrid, Spain. He is the author and co-author of four books in ophthalmic research and clinical studies and received the Spanish National Prize of Ophthalmology (Chibret) for outstanding research.

He is also recognized as a certified surgeon instructor and worldwide nomogram advisor for advanced ophthalmic technology. In addition, he has completed postgraduate courses in Clinical Research, Leadership in Healthcare, Medical Culture and Communication at the Michener Institute in Toronto.

Professional Journey

Valencia, Spain

Residency & Fellowship

Completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship training at University Hospital La Fe in Valencia.

Magrabi Eye Hospital

Cornea & Refractive Surgery Consultant

Worked as a consultant in advanced corneal and refractive surgery before progressing to senior leadership roles.

12 Years

Chief of Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Served as Chief of Cornea & Refractive Surgery and Medical Director at JCI-accredited Magrabi Eye Hospital.

Dubai

Eye Consultants Center

Co-founder and Head of the Cornea & Refractive Unit at Eye Consultants Center in Dubai Healthcare City.

Awards & Professional Recognition

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                    Spanish National Prize in Ophthalmology
                    for best research

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                    Spanish National Prize – Best Thesis Award

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                    Certificate of Appreciation for leadership
                    during JCI Accreditation

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                    Certified Surgeon Instructor for advanced
                    ophthalmic technology

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                    Member of the Patient Care Committee,
                    Partners Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

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                    International Reviewer of Refractive Surgery Journal

Clinical Innovation & Expertise

Dr. Tarek has extensive experience with femtosecond laser technology in both cataract and LASIK surgery. His work has also included combined surgical techniques for the correction and management of keratoconus.

His clinical and academic work reflects a strong focus on improving surgical precision, treatment consistency and visual outcomes using advanced ophthalmic technology.

Research & Publications

The Role of Iris Color in Femtosecond Laser-Induced Miosis in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery

Tarek Ibrahim et al. Annals of Clinical Ophthalmology, 2017, 1(1), 1001.

Effect of Femtosecond Laser on Efficiency of Cataract Surgery in Public Setting

Ibrahim, Tarek et al. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 53, Issue 1, Pages 56–59.

Femtosecond Laser Techniques and Consistency in Corneal Surgery: Experimental Study

Ibrahim, Tarek et al. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 53, Issue 4, Pages 324–329.

Academic Contributions

Books & Ophthalmic Research

Dr. Tarek is the author and co-author of four books covering ophthalmic research and clinical studies. His academic work includes research in cataract, corneal surgery, refractive surgery and femtosecond laser technology.

International Professional Roles

Dr. Tarek has served as an international reviewer, certified surgeon instructor and advisor in advanced ophthalmic technology, in addition to participating in patient care and professional committees associated with internationally recognized institutions.