Board Members

Khaled Abuhaleeqa

Vice-President of ESO, Chairman of ESO2025 Conference
Consultant Oculoplastics Surgeon, Program Director & Lead Consultant of the Oculoplastics Division

Dubai Health
Dubai, UAE

MB, BCH, BAO, FRCSC

He is a distinguished Emirati Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Oculoplastics, Orbital Surgery, Cosmetic Facial Ophthalmology, and Neuro‑Ophthalmology. A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin (MB, BCH, BAO, 1998), he completed his internships in Ireland and Canada before specializing in Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto and earning his FRCSC in 2008.

Dr. AbuHaleeqa pursued extensive fellowships in Canada, including:

• Oculoplastics, Strabismus & Neuro‑Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto(2009)
• Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at McMaster University (2010)
• Ophthalmic & Orbital Oncology at McMaster University (2011)

He is a licensed practitioner in Ireland and Ontario, a Botox & Fillers certified specialist, and a recipient of Arab Health’s Young Surgeon of the Year Award (2014). He also completed the Monash-Harvard Macy Leadership in Health Program (2017).

In his current role as Residency Program Director & Lead Consultant of the Oculoplastics Division at Dubai Health (since Jan 2025), Dr. AbuHaleeqa leads clinical education and surgical excellence. Previously, he served as Lead Staff Consultant at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (2020–2024), and Chief of Department and Residency Director at Mafraq Hospital (2011–2019), where he spearheaded ACGME‑I accreditation and fostered top-tier educational and clinical services.

He has also held leadership roles including Director of Graduate Medical Education at CCAD (2023–2024) and general secretary of ESO then Vice President of ESO in two consecutive boards.

Huda Al Dhaheri

General Secretary
Consultant and the chair of the ophthalmology division

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., is a consultant and the chair of the ophthalmology division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Bringing a wealth of expertise in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Al Dhaheri specialises in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Al Dhaheri went on to pursue ophthalmology residency training at King Saud University and the Saudi Board of Ophthalmology. Further honing her skills through advanced subspeciality training at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Al Dhaheri participated in the Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery fellowship programme. Dr. Al Dhaheri also has her F.R.C.S. degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Al Dhaheri’s career has been marked by many notable achievements, including establishing the cornea service at SEHA facilities in Al Ain. Dr. Al Dhaheri also pioneered the introduction of implantable collamer lenses at Tawam Hospital, where, prior to joining SSMC, she served as the division chief of ophthalmology.

Piergiorgio Neri

Professor of Ophthalmology & Director of the Uveitis Service and Senior Advisor for Physician and Patient Experience

Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

BMedSc, MD, PhD, FEBOphth, MBA

Prof. Neri currently serves as Clinical Full Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, where he plays an active role in medical education and academic governance. At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, he is Director of the Uveitis Service and Senior Advisor for Physician and Patient Experience, having previously served as Executive Medical Director of the Patient Experience Department.

He is currently Editor-in-Chief of International Ophthalmology and Associate Editor of Ocular Immunology & Inflammation, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. Prof. Neri has authored more than 190 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with a publication record that reflects his core interests in translational immunology, autoimmune disease mechanisms, and evidence-based treatment algorithms.

He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Ancona Medical School in 2000, obtained a specialist diploma in ophthalmology from the Polytechnic University of Marche in 2004, and earned a PhD in neuroscience in 2007 with a dissertation focused on immunosuppressive therapy in ocular inflammation. In 2023, he completed an MBA with high honors at Boston University Questrom School of Business and was inducted into both the Beta Gamma Sigma and Sigma Xi honor societies for academic excellence and research distinction.

His earlier tenure at Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona included directing the Ocular Immunology Unit from 2007 to 2018, where he developed one of Italy’s foremost tertiary referral centers for intraocular inflammation. During this period, he was also Assistant and then Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Polytechnic University of Marche, mentoring generations of medical students, residents, and doctoral candidates.      .

Prof. Neri has also been actively involved in shaping health policy and drug regulation, having served for a decade as a board member of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA), where he contributed to the Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP).

Fatima Habroosh

Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Fatima Habroosh is a consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where she also serves as the Program Director of the Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program. A dedicated clinician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Habroosh is known for her expertise in eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal surgery, as well as her commitment to advancing ophthalmic care and education in the UAE.

She completed her oculoplastic fellowship and clinical research at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK, and has trained internationally at renowned institutions including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (USA), LV Prasad Eye Institute (India), and others.

With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Habroosh holds an MBBS from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in the UAE and a Master’s in Health Management from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Her clinical and academic contributions include numerous international publications and presentations, particularly in orbital disease, eyelid surgery, and innovative practices in oculoplastics. She is also a trained aesthetic practitioner with specialized certifications in facial injectables and rejuvenation techniques.

Ghaleb Seif

Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract and Refractive Surgery / Head Of Ophthalmology Department

NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

FICO, FRCS Ed, CertLRS (RCOphth)

Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Head of Ophthalmology Department, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City

Dr. Ghaleb Seif is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in cataract and refractive surgery.

He currently leads the Ophthalmology Department at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, and serves on the board of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology, where he also chairs the Strategy and Organization Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Examinations Action Panel at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, contributing to the evaluation and development of ophthalmic training standards.

Dr. Seif earned his Medical Degree (MD) from Damascus University in 2004 and completed a Master’s degree in Ophthalmology (MSc with Honours) from Aleppo University in 2009.

He holds a Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS) from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth), London, and is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) and the International Council of Ophthalmology (FICO), London. He is also certified by the Arab Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and the Syrian Board of Ophthalmology (SBO).

Reem Al Hebsi

Consultant Ophthalmologist
International Collaboration Committee Chairperson

Sheikha Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

An accomplished Emirati consultant ophthalmologist bringing over 12 years of rich clinical experience to her practice, Dr. AlHebsi’s distinguishes herself through international expertise, clinical excellence, and proactive leadership.

Dr. AlHebsi possesses exceptional proficiency in the diagnosis and comprehensive management of glaucoma. These include medical glaucoma management , laser, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, and various glaucoma drainage devices.

Beyond her clinical work, she demonstrates a strong commitment to the advancement of ophthalmology community both within the UAE and on a broader international scale as an active member of the emirate society of ophthalmology and chair of international collaboration in the Emirate society of ophthalmology.

Dr. AlHebsi places significant emphasis on patient and family education regarding primary diagnosis of glaucoma, the importance of medication l, and effective preventive strategies.

Highlighting her contributions to the field, Dr.Alhebsi  actively engages in international conferences moderating and presenting in various  international congresses.

Khaled Abuhaleeqa

Vice-President of ESO, Chairman of ESO2025 Conference
Consultant Oculoplastics Surgeon, Program Director & Lead Consultant of the Oculoplastics Division

Dubai Health
Dubai, UAE

MB, BCH, BAO, FRCSC

He is a distinguished Emirati Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in Oculoplastics, Orbital Surgery, Cosmetic Facial Ophthalmology, and Neuro‑Ophthalmology. A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin (MB, BCH, BAO, 1998), he completed his internships in Ireland and Canada before specializing in Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto and earning his FRCSC in 2008.

Dr. AbuHaleeqa pursued extensive fellowships in Canada, including:

• Oculoplastics, Strabismus & Neuro‑Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto(2009)
• Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at McMaster University (2010)
• Ophthalmic & Orbital Oncology at McMaster University (2011)

He is a licensed practitioner in Ireland and Ontario, a Botox & Fillers certified specialist, and a recipient of Arab Health’s Young Surgeon of the Year Award (2014). He also completed the Monash-Harvard Macy Leadership in Health Program (2017).

In his current role as Residency Program Director & Lead Consultant of the Oculoplastics Division at Dubai Health (since Jan 2025), Dr. AbuHaleeqa leads clinical education and surgical excellence. Previously, he served as Lead Staff Consultant at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (2020–2024), and Chief of Department and Residency Director at Mafraq Hospital (2011–2019), where he spearheaded ACGME‑I accreditation and fostered top-tier educational and clinical services.

He has also held leadership roles including Director of Graduate Medical Education at CCAD (2023–2024) and general secretary of ESO then Vice President of ESO in two consecutive boards.

Maysoon Al Karam

Head of Steering Committee
Ophthalmologist, Medical retinal specialist

Yas Clinic Khalifa City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. ALKARAM is an ophthalmologist, Medical retinal specialist. at Shaikh Khalifa medical city, AbuDhabi, UAE.

Dr. ALKARAM received her medical degree from United Arab Emirates University, AlAin, UAE. She obtained her master’s degree in clinical Ophthalmology from the university college of London -UCL, London, UK. She has completed a 2 years medical retinal fellowship at Royal Free hospital-NHS, London, UK.

Moreover, Dr. ALKARAM holds a master’s degree in health care management from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland, as well as the American Board of Medical Quality (ABMQ).

Huda Al Dhaheri

General Secretary
Consultant and the chair of the ophthalmology division

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S., is a consultant and the chair of the ophthalmology division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Bringing a wealth of expertise in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Al Dhaheri specialises in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. After completing her medical degree, Dr. Al Dhaheri went on to pursue ophthalmology residency training at King Saud University and the Saudi Board of Ophthalmology. Further honing her skills through advanced subspeciality training at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Al Dhaheri participated in the Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery fellowship programme. Dr. Al Dhaheri also has her F.R.C.S. degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr. Al Dhaheri’s career has been marked by many notable achievements, including establishing the cornea service at SEHA facilities in Al Ain. Dr. Al Dhaheri also pioneered the introduction of implantable collamer lenses at Tawam Hospital, where, prior to joining SSMC, she served as the division chief of ophthalmology.