Ahmed Omar, MD
- Specialty: Ophthalmology-Cornea Disease and External Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology
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Primary Location: 5850 Landerbrook Dr (7 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: Arabic, English
Office Locations
UH Landerbrook Health Center (7 mi.)
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Ste 306
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
216-844-3937
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell Ste 3200
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3937
UH Suburban Health Center (5 mi.)
1611 S Green Rd
Ste 306B
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-844-3937
UH Parma Medical Arts Building 2 (11 mi.)
6707 Powers Blvd
Medical Arts Cntr 2 Ste 100
Parma, OH 44129
216-844-3937
UH Western Reserve Hospital Ophthalmology (22 mi.)
231 Seasons Rd
Ste 1200
Hudson, OH 44224
216-844-3937
Biography: Ahmed Omar, MD
Titles
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Cornea and External Disease, Refractive
Cornea and External Disease, Refractive - University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (2014 - 2016)
Fellowship | Medical Retina
Medical Retina - Joslin Diabetes Center (2012 - 2013)
Research Fellowship | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology - Mayo Clinic (2011 - 2012)
Other Education
American University Of Cairo (2018)
Other Education
Assiut University Hospitals (2014)
Medical Education
Assiut University Faculty Of Medicine (2003)
About
Dr. Omar joined the cornea service at University Hospitals Eye Institute in May 2019. Dr. Omar was born in Egypt and raised in Germany until he was 7 years old. He graduated the Egyptian Certificate for Secondary Education as one of the top 30 students in Egypt. He then joined Assiut Medical School in 1997, one of the largest and oldest medical schools in Egypt. He graduated medical school ranking 2nd among his class of over 600 students. He then did his internship and ophthalmology residency in Assiut University Hospitals, which is the largest University Hospital Group in Upper Egypt, serving a population of over 40 million. After completing his residency in 2008, Dr. Omar was selected to be among the faculty in the ophthalmology department of Assiut University Hospitals.
In 2010, Dr. Omar was awarded a scholarship from the Egyptian Government to conduct his PhD research in the United States. He joined the Mayo Clinic in 2011, where he worked on his PhD project. During the same year, Dr. Omar became Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified and matched to a medical retina fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2013, he moved back to Egypt for one year to finish his PhD.
In 2014, Dr. Omar started a cornea, refractive and external disease fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for two years. During the fellowship, Dr. Omar trained on the latest techniques of corneal transplantation and lamellar corneal surgery, as well as refractive surgery and implanting intraocular lenses for patients who had complicated cataract surgeries. After finishing the fellowship in 2016, Dr. Omar moved back to Egypt for two years because he felt he needed to transfer the knowledge and experience he developed during his cornea fellowship to his patients and colleagues in Egypt.
In 2017, Dr. Omar was able to start, for the first time in Upper Egypt, an Egyptian government-sponsored program to do corneal transplants for underprivileged people in Egypt at Assiut University Hospitals. Through that program, Dr. Omar and his colleagues at the Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University Hospitals, were able to do corneal transplants to patients that would have otherwise waited for five years or more to have their surgeries done in Cairo University Hospitals, at no expense to the patients or their families. From 2017 to 2019, Dr. Omar performed over 120 corneal transplants at Assiut University Hospitals, in addition to about 100 other transplants in his private practice as well. With the experience he built over those years, he also taught many of his colleagues to do corneal transplants individually at Assiut University Hospitals, hoping that they will continue to provide the same level of care after he moved back to the U.S. to join University Hospitals.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Omar is interested in management of simple and complex corneal conditions. Among his areas of expertise are: keratoconus management, Fuch's endothelial dystrophy, corneal scars and dystrophies. Dr. Omar also is experienced in the management of patients with extensive corneal ulcers and severe dry eye. He has performed very complex corneal transplant surgeries in the United States and Egypt as well as refractive surgeries and implanting intraocular lenses for patients who had complicated cataract surgeries.
Other Notable Achievements
Dr. Omar has published numerous articles for top ophthalmology journals. He served as the ophthalmology residency program director at Assiut University Hospitals from 2016-2018. He also was selected to be Vice Chief of Assiut University Hospitals from June 2017 to April 2019.
Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Omar and his staff are great
At times there have been some extended waiting periods before seeing the doctor.
Dr Omar is a very caring doctor. I believe his expertise has saved my eyesight. His staff always shows compassion during my visits. They always explain what they're doing during exam
I have a very good experience. Great doctor
I very much appreciated Dr. Omar's informing me that I did not need to see him again, since I have a follow up appointment with a UHC Retinal Specialist in the new year
Dr. Omar is excellent and professional in every possible way. I am so pleased with his care. My surgical procedure worked well with a good result. More surgery later on that has now been scheduled with him. Thank You for your great care and concern for my needs.
Satisfied visit!!!
Very caring and helpful
Awesome experience. Dr. Omar is my husband's eternal doctor as well and did his eye cataract surgery. Tge second surgery for my husband is next year. My eye cataract surgery is next summer with Doctor Omar. He is the best. The staff is knowledgeable and awesome. The staff did the prior authorization for my Restasis medication fast
Excellent care. Great Doc and staff from front desk to nurses.
Dr Omar is the very best always listens and explains he always shows concern. He has saved my eyesight. His office staff are helpful and kind and show a concern for my needs
UH has been an amazing home to get my optometry health. Thank you.
I feel very well taken care of by All
Professional and caring
This was my first consultation visit with Dr. Omar for a second opinion re: *** surgery. He was great as was the assistant ***. She was phenomenal.
I'm very satisfied%
Dr Omar and his staff are outstanding.
Dr. Omar is a wonderful doctor, and I would highly recommend him to anyone I know.
My experience was very good
Several years ago, I suffered an eye injury that threatened my career, thus my job, my family, and my way of life. Dr. Omar saved them all and was everything anyone could ask for in a Dr. Or a friend. I don't have words for how grateful I am for Dr. Omar. The entire staff are also excellent.
The care Dr. Omar, his resident, and the medical student in attendance were excellent in providing my care. I was seen right away!
Saw Dr Omar as a consultant for *** care. He was caring, thorough, listened to my concerns and answered questions. I have confidence in him. Tech *** was thorough and courteous.
Couldn't be more happy with this provider.
Experience was great
I trust my Eye Doctors
This was my first visit. Everyone was very professional and friendly.
Excellent physician. Staff is also outstanding
Dr Omar was very caring and helpful. He related well to me and knew details relevant to my needs. Lovely guy!
I feel very Comfortable having him do my *** surgery
Good for a last minute appointment
Great
Dr. Omar was very professional, thorough, and knowledgeable about my eye issue. He did an excellent job explaining the issue and how to treat it, while being very kind, understanding, and reassuring of my concerns. I especially appreciate the office being able to squeeze me in for an appointment on very short notice.
Very efficient care.
Excellent care. Very personable, caring, involved, and interested in my specific health situation and needs,
Dr Omar is a favorite doctor of mine Professional, down to earth. Kind and humble. A "10". Listens and is thorough with recommendations and explanations.
Dr. Omar is absolutely the best. I have complete confidence in him and would highly recommend him
The best eye doctor!
Outstanding expertise / medical care
A very good experience, dr Omar & staff knowledgeable & explained all. Dr Omar very kind.
The provider was simply awesome and my experience just could not be any better. Thank you very much Dr. Omar !!
Dr Omar is the best eye specialist I've ever had if it wasn't for him I wouldn't have a drivers license right now.
I had a good experience with my health provider. ***
Everyone was very nice and attentive
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Ahmed Omar did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.