Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Retina Care
Posted date [2026-05-22]
(ID: 45541)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Retina CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Demonstrated consultant-level expertise in vitreoretinal surgery
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Retina Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a highly specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a retina surgeon with advanced expertise in both medical retina and surgical retina care. The role is suited for a consultant who can manage complex retinal diseases, perform advanced vitreoretinal procedures, and contribute to world-class ophthalmology services focused on precision, safety, and excellent patient outcomes.
This position supports a multidisciplinary ophthalmology facility where advanced retinal imaging, evidence-based clinical decisions, complex surgical planning, and coordinated patient care are essential. The consultant will manage retinal detachment, macular disorders, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, and other sight-threatening retinal conditions.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-90000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Perform complex vitreoretinal surgeries, including pars plana vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, macular surgery, and other advanced retina procedures.
* Diagnose and manage diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, macular disorders, and other retinal pathologies.
* Conduct laser photocoagulation, intravitreal injections, and additional therapeutic procedures used in advanced medical and surgical retina care.
* Use retinal imaging technologies such as OCT, FFA, ICG, and wide-field imaging to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up decisions.
* Develop individualized treatment strategies for patients with acute, chronic, or progressive retinal conditions.
* Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, imaging technicians, anesthetists, and other clinical specialists to deliver complete patient care.
* Monitor post-operative outcomes and manage complications or follow-up needs with strong attention to visual recovery and patient safety.
* Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, retina service development, and patient safety initiatives.
* Support training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities for junior doctors, residents, fellows, and allied ophthalmic staff.
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow licensing, facility, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Tier 1 medical qualification such as American Board Certification, UK CCT, Canadian Fellowship, Australian Fellowship, New Zealand Fellowship, or equivalent recognized qualification.
* Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery from a recognized institution.
* Demonstrated excellence in vitreoretinal surgical outcomes and clinical decision-making.
* Eligibility for or possession of UAE consultant-level healthcare licensing.
* Strong experience in both medical retina and surgical retina care.
* Proven expertise in pars plana vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, macular disorder management, laser procedures, and intravitreal injections.
* Confident use of retinal imaging and diagnostic technologies including OCT, FFA, ICG, and wide-field imaging.
* Strong communication skills with a patient-focused and evidence-based clinical approach.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team.
* Commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Vitreoretinal surgery
* Medical retina
* Surgical retina
* Pars plana vitrectomy
* Retinal detachment repair
* Macular disorder management
* Diabetic retinopathy treatment
* Age-related macular degeneration care
* Retinal vascular disease management
* Laser photocoagulation
* Intravitreal injections
* OCT interpretation
* FFA interpretation
* ICG angiography
* Wide-field retinal imaging
* Retinal pathology diagnosis
* Ophthalmic surgical planning
* Post-operative retina care
* Clinical governance
* Quality improvement
* Ophthalmology team collaboration
Why Join Us
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon to work in Dubai’s advanced ophthalmology and specialist healthcare sector, where demand for complex retina care, surgical retina expertise, and high-quality vision preservation services continues to grow. The position provides access to modern retinal imaging systems, advanced surgical technology, multidisciplinary support, and a clinical environment focused on outstanding patient outcomes.
The selected consultant will contribute to cutting-edge retinal services, clinical quality improvement, training initiatives, and the continued development of a high-performing ophthalmology facility.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across the UAE and wider GCC region by connecting experienced physicians and medical specialists with leading hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations. The company helps healthcare employers secure qualified consultant-level talent while matching doctors with roles aligned to their specialty expertise, licensing pathway, and long-term career goals.
