Medical Director A

MOHAMMED REFAAT

ABOUELSAAD, MD

Personal Statement

A fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, professional registration as consultant in SCFHS and EGY syndicate, with 13+ years of experience in vitreoretinal surgery, uveitis, and medical retina. Strong academic background with MSc, MD, and FRCS qualifications, 8+ publications in peer-reviewed journals, and extensive teaching experience. Skilled surgeon with >1,000 major ophthalmic surgeries performed. Proven leadership roles in clinical and academic settings, with international training and conference participation. Currently a Medical Retina, Uveitis, and Cataract Fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• FRCS (Glasg) in Ophthalmology – 2023

• MD in Ophthalmology – Cairo University, Egypt – 2019

• MSc in Ophthalmology – Cairo University, Egypt – 2015

• MBBCh in Medicine & Surgery – Cairo University, Egypt – 2011 MEMBERSHIPS

SCFHS # 2133348

EGY Medical Synicate # 231057

GMC #8041948

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26 Dingwall Road

East Croydon

London

CLINICAL & ACADEMIC CAREER

Current :Moorfields Eye Hospital – Croydon, London, UK Medical Retina, Uveitis & Cataract Fellow – May 2025–Present Associated Retinal Consultants – Michigan, USA

International Observership (Retina) – Jan 2025

Eye specialist Center /Madinah

Private Ophthalmology Center – KSA

Senior Registrar, Vitreoretinal Department – 2021–2024

• Weekly 2 surgical lists (cataract, laser, injections, VR surgery).

• Performed ~700 cataract surgeries and ~400 pars plana vitrectomies

(RD, TRD, vitreous/subretinal hemorrhage, endophthalmitis, IOL/ dropped lens, trauma, uveitis).

• Vice Medical Director with administrative and clinical duties. Cairo University, Egypt

Lecturer in Ophthalmology – 2019–2021

Assistant Lecturer in Ophthalmology – 2015–2019

Residency in Ophthalmology – 2012–2015

• Founding member of Uveitis Clinic (since 2016).

• Fellowship in Retina & Uveitis (2016–2019). Then consultant

(2019-2021)

• Held leadership roles: OR & Outpatient Clinic Manager (2016–2018), Rota Coordinator.

SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

• Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification): ~700 cases

• Refractive surgery ~ 80 cases

• Glaucoma Surgery ~ 12 cases

• Trauma surgeries ~ 120 cases

• Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV): ~400 cases for:

Rhegmatogenous & recurrent RD

TRD & combined detachments

Vitreous/subretinal hemorrhages

Endophthalmitis, uveitis, dropped lens/IOL

Intraocular foreign body removal

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

• Publications: 8 peer-reviewed articles (including Q1 journals), 1 book chapter

• Under Review: 1 paper

• Ongoing: 1 research project (uveitis/retina)

• Audits:

Phacoemulsification training audit – Cairo University

(implemented program changes)

Medical Retina audit – Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK (2025) CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

• AAO 2021 (USA) – Presenter/Abstract

• EVRS 2024 (Europe) – Presenter

• BEAVRS 2024 (UK) – Presenter

• Floretina 2024 (Italy) – Presenter

TEACHING & ACADEMIC ROLES

• Undergraduate and postgraduate ophthalmology lecturer, Cairo University.

• Developed teaching platform & YouTube channel for ophthalmology education.

• Regular invited speaker in departmental teaching rounds and courses.

MEMBERSHIPS

• AIDA International Research Organization on Immune Disorders

• [Other memberships – e.g., Egyptian Ophthalmological Society, AAO, EURETINA (if applicable)]

KEY SKILLS

• Advanced vitreoretinal surgical expertise

• Uveitis and medical retina specialist

• Clinical and academic leadership

• Audit and research methodology

• Strong communication & teamwork

PERSONAL SKILLS

Languages:

Arabic (mother tongue)

Other languages

English C2

French B1

German A2

According to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient at Microsoft Office Tools and Windows platform Proficient at Linux Platform

Proficient at LMS e-learning platform.

Proficient at Graphic designing

Conversant with medical statistics software

Holds position of IT administrator for the ophthalmology department.

Communication skills:

Good communication skills gained through my experience as outpatient clinic supervisor and chief of residents of the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty Of Medicine, Cairo University

Organizational/managerial skills:

Good leadership skills gained through my experience as outpatient clinic supervisor and chief of residents of the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty Of Medicine, Cairo University

REFERENCES

Prof. Dr. Hassan Ali Mortada

Former Head of the Ophthalmology department (16)- Kasr Al Aini Hospital, Cairo University.

Prof. Dr.Sameh El Agha

Professor of Ophthalmology in Kasr Al Aini Hospital, Cairo university. Prof. Dr.Mohammad Hosni

Professor of Ophthalmology in Kasr Al Aini Hospital, Cairo university. Prof. Dr. Hala ElHilali

Head of the AbulReesh pediatric ophthalmology department- Kasr Al Aini Hospital, Cairo University.

Prof. Dr. Abdulbadie Khan

Professor Emeritus - Taiba University -Madinah. KSA Dr. Tjebo Heeren

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK Dr. Josef Huemer

Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK Dr.Tamer Mahmoud

Retina Consultant at Associated Retina consultants, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.

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