Dr. Nabil Issa is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with nearly 30 years of experience in clinical ophthalmology and healthcare services. His expertise includes diagnosis and management of cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye conditions related to diabetes and hypertension. He also performs minor ophthalmic procedures and provides comprehensive outpatient eye care, follow-up, and early diagnosis.
Since 2016, Dr. Nabil has served as OPD Manager at Ghayathi Hospital, contributing to the organization and development of outpatient services, patient-care pathways, and coordination between medical teams and specialties, while continuing his ophthalmology practice.
He completed specialized postgraduate training in phacoemulsification cataract surgery at Mahatma Eye Bank and Eye Hospital in Nagpur and Mumbai, India, further strengthening his clinical and surgical expertise.
A significant part of his career has also been dedicated to humanitarian ophthalmic care. Recommended and nominated by the UAE Red Crescent, he participated in specialized ophthalmic medical missions across Africa and Asia, contributing to efforts to combat avoidable blindness and provide essential eye care to underserved communities.
Throughout his career, Dr. Nabil has combined clinical expertise, leadership, patient-centered care, health education, early diagnosis, and modern diagnostic technologies including fundus imaging and OCT. His contributions have been recognized through several awards and professional honors, including the Abu Dhabi Medical Distinction Award, recognition from the UAE Red Crescent, and the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi Blood Bank.
Dr. Nabil believes that medicine is not only about treating disease, but also about preserving vision, improving quality of life, and making a meaningful difference in the communities he serves.