Dr. Obaid Majid Kishtwari

Dr. Obaid Majid is a competent Ophthalmologist with over 10 years of solid experience in his field. He obtained his initial training in ophthalmology from Government medical college in Srinagar, India with extensive focus on cataract surgery, glaucoma management and medical retina. After qualifying for FRCS ophthalmology from Royal College Glasgow, UK he further trained in medical, laser and surgical glaucoma management including latest MIGS (micro incision glaucoma surgeries) and then in complicated cataract surgery under topical Anesthesia.

Prior to joining Burjeel, Dr. Obaid was involved in setting up tertiary level services for glaucoma and cataract in one of the super specialty hospitals in Abu Dhabi. His areas of expertise include Cataract Surgery under topical anesthesia with multifocal, Toric, trifocal lenses; Glaucoma Management including laser and surgical treatment with latest MIGS (micro incision glaucoma surgeries) and Diabetic Retinopathy treatment including antiVEGF injections and laser treatment.

Dr. Obaid is a member of various prestigious institutions such as General Medical Council, UK, Medical Council of India and North Zone Ophthalmology Society of India. Besides, he has to his credit several national and international publications mainly related to field of glaucoma and cataract.