Saudi Arabia Emergency Care

Wael Elsayed, MD, MSc, ICO Fellowship

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Email: ********@*****.*** Phone: +966********* / +201********* Professional Summary

Ophthalmology senior registrar with extensive experience in cataract surgery (phacoemulsification, ECCE, ICCE, SICS), vitrectomy, diabetic retinopathy management (argon laser, intravitreal injections), and ocular emergency care. Skilled in ocular imaging (OCT, OCTA, FFA, Biometry, Ultrasound). Strong background in academic teaching, research, and supervision of junior doctors. Education

- MD, Ophthalmology – Cairo University, Egypt Nov 2023

- ICO Fellowship – International Council of Ophthalmology Oct 2022

- M.Sc., Ophthalmology – Cairo University, Egypt May 2019

- MBBCh, Medicine & Surgery (Excellent with Honor) – Cairo University, Egypt 2013 Professional Registration

- Egyptian Medical Syndicate – Reg. No. 260141 Active License

- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Reg. No. 24661762 Practicing Employment History

Shoaa Medical Complex – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Senior Registrar, Ophthalmology Jul 2025 – Present

- Perform cataract extraction surgery (phacoemulsification, ECCE, ICCE, SICS).

- Treat post-cataract PCO with YAG laser capsulotomy.

- Manage diabetic retinopathy with argon laser and intravitreal injections.

- Conduct ocular investigations: OCT, Biometry, Ultrasound. United Doctor Hospital – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Senior Registrar, Ophthalmology Aug 2024 – Jul 2025

- Managed ocular emergencies (open/closed globe injuries, acute angle closure).

- Participated in on-call rota and departmental academic activities.

- Performed cataract surgeries and YAG capsulotomy. Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University – Cairo, Egypt Lecturer, Ophthalmology May 2024 – Aug 2024

Assistant Lecturer, Ophthalmology Jun 2020 – May 2024

- Performed cataract and vitrectomy surgeries.

- Taught and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students.

- Managed ocular emergencies and performed advanced ocular imaging (OCT, OCTA, FFA, Biometry, VF).

Nour El Oyoun Specialty Center – Cairo, Egypt

Ophthalmology Specialist (Part-time) Jan 2019 – Dec 2019

- Performed LASIK, PRK, and refractive surgery assessments.

- Conducted corneal crosslinking and keratoconus treatment. Cairo University Hospitals – Cairo, Egypt

Resident, Ophthalmology Dec 2015 – Dec 2018

- Assisted in cataract, strabismus, and glaucoma surgeries.

- Participated in ocular emergency repair and research projects. Research & Publications

- Diabetic microaneurysms detected by fluorescein angiography correlate with OCTA macular ischemia, Indian J Ophthalmology, 2023.

- Comment on retinal non-perfusion and anti-VEGF in diabetic retinopathy, Eye, 2022.

- Changes in peripapillary blood flow after dorzolamide/timolol vs latanoprost/timolol, Egyptian Retina Journal, 2021.

Conferences & Presentations

- Saudi Ophthalmology Conference, Jeddah, 2024.

- Annual Cairo University Ophthalmology Day (2021–2023).

- DMEK Workshops & Live Surgeries, Cairo, 2017–2018. Certifications & Training

- Generic Instructor Course (GIC) – ERC, 2015

- Immediate Life Support (ILS) – ERC, 2013

- Basic Essential Surgical Skills (BESS) – ERC, 2013 Languages

- Arabic: Native

- English: Fluent (spoken & written)

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