Dr. Hossam Elbarbary, M.D. MRCS (Ophth) (Glasgow, UK)

Ophthalmology Consultant

  • Ophthalmology Consultant, Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, UAE.
  • Consultant & Lecturer of Ophthalmology, Alexandria University of Medicine, Egypt.

Dr. Hossam Elbarbary, Consultant in Ophthalmology. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ophthalmology, Glasgow, UK (MRCS). He is a Lecturer and Staff member of Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. He completed his M.D./Ph.D. degree in 2011 and a master’s degree in 2006 From Alexandria University, Egypt. He is experienced in the Diagnosis and management of different Medical and Surgical Eye Diseases. 

His areas of expertise include,

  • Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation
  • Extracapsular cataract extraction with primary IOL implantation
  • Secondary intraocular lens implantation
  • Lasik and PRK refractive surgeries
  • Cross-linkage for Keratoconus
  • Lid operations as (simple ptosis cases, blepharoplasty, entropion, ectropion, and simple lid masses as chalazion)
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) with lacrimal intubation
  • Pterygium with or without graft and ocular surface masses excision
  • Examination and diagnosis of general ophthalmic conditions and spectacles prescription
  • Periodic retinal examination for diabetic patients
  • Intraocular pressure measurement follow-up for Glaucoma patients

Career Experience

  • Burjeel Speciality Hospital, Sharjah, UAE 2023 – present.
  • Staff Member and Lecturer of Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. 2003 -present.
  • Magrabi Eye Hospital, Al Ahsa, KSA. 2022-2023.
  • Aljedaani Group of Hospitals, Jeddah, KSA. 2017- 2022.

Additional Experience

  • Self-employed Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hossam Elbarbary Private Eye Clinic, Alexandria, Egypt
  • Consultant Ophthalmologist, Alexandria University Hospitals, Alexandria, Egypt
  • Lecturer of Ophthalmology, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
  • Specialist Ophthalmologist, Alexandria University Hospitals, Alexandria, Egypt
  • Assistant Lecturer of Ophthalmology, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
  • Resident of Ophthalmology, Alexandria University Hospitals, Alexandria, Egypt
  • Intern Trainee, Alexandria University Hospitals, Alexandria, Egypt

Education

  • Doctorate of Medicine in Ophthalmology, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt.
  • Master of Science in Ophthalmology, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt.
  • Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt.

Professional Development

  • Diploma of membership in Ophthalmology MRCS, Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom.
  • Passed Dubai Health Authority Exam (DHA) as Ophthalmology Consultant, UAE, 2022
  • Passed Ministry Of Health Exam (MOH) as Ophthalmology Consultant, UAE, 2023.

Significant Affiliations Membership

  • Member, Ophthalmology, Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom, 2021
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
  • European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS)
  • The Egyptian Ophthalmological Society (EOS)
  • The Delta Ophthalmological Society of Egypt (DOSE)
  • The Egyptian Society of Ocular Implants and Refractive Surgery (ESOIRS)
  • The Ophthalmic Plastic Society of Egypt (OPSE)

Research & Publications

  • Master’s degree thesis: Diagnosis and Management of Vertical Ocular Deviations. (Scientific Theses)
  • Doctor degree thesis: Lateral Orbital Approach to Intraorbital Lesions. (Scientific Theses)
  • Delta Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; 12(2): 174-84. Lateral Orbitotomy for Management of Intraorbital Lesions In Alexandria University Hospital: Two Years Of Surgical Experience. (Published Research Papers)
  • Elbarbary HE, Idriss HF (2018) A Case of Orbital Fibrous Histiocytoma: Case Report. J Clin Exp Opthamol 9: 719. doi:10.4172/2155-9570.1000719 (Published Research Papers)
  • Elbarbary HE (2018) Evaluation of the Cosmetic and Functional Outcomes of the Subciliary Incision for External Dacryocystorhinostomy. J Clin Exp Opthamol 9: 720. doi:10.4172/2155-9570.1000720 (Published Research Papers)
  • E. Abd El Latif et al (2018). Pattern of Scleritis in an Egyptian Cohort, Ocular Immunology, and Inflammation. (Published Research Papers)
  • E. Abd El Latif et al (2019). Pattern of Retinal Vasculitis in an Egyptian Cohort, Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. (Published Research Papers)
  • E. Abd El Latif et al (2019). Pattern of Intermediate Uveitis in an Egyptian Cohort, Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. (Published Research Papers)