Ahmed Omar, MD
Specialty
Ophthalmology-Cornea Disease and External Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology
Accepting New Patients
Biography
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
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.
Languages Spoken
Arabic, English
Office Locations
UH Suburban Health Center
1611 S Green Rd
Suite: 306B
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-844-3937
UH Landerbrook Health Center
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Suite: 306
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
216-844-3937
Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
264 Ratings
Patient Comments (53)
Reviewed On 8/2/2023
Very good experience. Focus was on me .
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Dr Omar is wonderful and I would recommend him to anyone
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
My care was very good
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
All excellent
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr Omar is a very caring physician. He takes time to explain things as do his technicians. Front desk personnel were very friendly.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Satisfied with the care that they have provided.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Provider does an amazing job with managing several patients in a short period of time. Excellent professional who continually exhibits a knowledgeable and caring demeanor. Lastly, whatever he is getting paid, he deserves a raise.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
*** He, and staff, are excellent models for compassionate care. I was, and am, very impressed. Dr. Omar set good expectations of what to expect during and after surgery and his staff responded quickly to questions I had. I am now close to 2 weeks post-surgery and am doing fine. Thank you having Dr. Omar serve at UH! And thank you for the excellence of the staff as well.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Excellent
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Wonderful care
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Excellent provider!!
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
I chose to wait to schedule the year follow-up since it's so far out. Dr. Omar is the BEST!!! He is caring, spends time and doesn't rush you and is responsive when I've reached out to him from home when I was concerned about an issue with my eyes. I cannot say enough great things about him.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Professional and personable
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Staff was courteous, kind and caring. They were very helpful as was the physician.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
I have multiple myeloma, a compromised immune system. Dr Omar was very careful to check for infections after my cataract surgery, this concern and thoroughness was greatly appreciated.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
I think Dr. Omar is a wonderful doctor. He is very kind and compassionate
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Dr. Omar and his assistant, ***, are great!
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Excellent. I have recommended Dr Omar several times due to his kind mannerisms.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Good experience, ***
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr Omar has been taking care of my eye since I got shingles in it. I am very comfortable with him I have not had any problems since I started seeing him I wish I had located him earlier in the onset of my disease.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Very good doctor who seems to care
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
My experience with Dr. Omar is positive
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Nice caring doctor
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Everything went as planned no problem
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
This team gives exceptional care. They had a cancellation and offered it to me.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr Omar is great. He explains everything always asks if I have any questions. His office staff at the Westlake office is great
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Ahmed Omar OUTSTANDING, VERY PROFESSIONAL AND NICE.In operating room I asked Dr.Ahmed Omar to sing to me while operating. That never happened but I got smile from him. We joke about It In my post-visits In his office.Thank you!
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Omar and his entire team are truly outstanding...caring..professional...patient orientated....and made me feel safe and cared ..truly cared about me and solving my health problems....The Doctor and his entire staff should be commended and are a true example of how all doctors and staff should strive to be.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr Omar was very thorough and was kind
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
The tech was great, she was right on the testing and getting me in to see the Dr. The Dr. Was great. ***
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Omar took the time to answer my questions and concerns and explain what I should do next before my next visit. I had a very good appointment
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Great doctor, good staff.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr Omar and staff are the best. They provide great care and answer all my questions so I understand
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
My experience with Dr. Omar was excellent
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Wonderful!
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Omar is a very caring, a great listener and excellent at what he does!
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Omar was amazing. He is always kind and caring. My mother had a long standing vision problem that he studied in this visit and decided on a treatment plan. It was a miracle. After not seeing in one eye for a couple of years the quick laser procedure done that day restored her vision. Thank you Dr. Omar!
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Very good I was quite satisfied
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr Omar provided me with all the information I needed for my procedure. After talking with Dr Omar I feel very confident in the surgery and the post surgery recovery. Dr Omar is very understanding and concerned about your feelings.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Omar was very competent and explained all options. I appreciated his candor and advice.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
The doctors that I see for my eyes they are specialists and I love them dearly. They don't treat me as a number patient. They treat my care , with great concern and listen when I tell them what is going on with me. And they are Gods gift to me to help me see better. And I am very Greatful for them. God always put the right specialist for my concerns in my life .Thank you for asking. This eye institute is the best look around and see all the human beings that put their trust in all of you. What a blessing this is for all.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Omar is very professional and very personable. He is a careful listener and really seems to care about my well-being. I can't recommend him more highly.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Good experience. ***
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Doctor Omar actually fit me in when I couldn't get an appointment:)....I love him!
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Everything was good
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
The doctor was very good and knowledgeable ***
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Very good experience
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Very good experience!!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Very good he explained things very well about my *** surgery.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Highest confidence and respect for the provider. ***
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Omar has a wonderful demeanor and is kind and thoughtful in his interactions.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Good experience
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Very informative and personable doctor
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)
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.
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As of December 31, 2016, Ahmed Omar did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.