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Dr. Suhair Butros Hamarneh
Consultant Ophthalmologist | Subspecialty in Cornea and Oculoplastics
Dr. Suhair Hamarneh is considered one of the leading medical professionals in Jordan, with over three decades of experience in ophthalmology. Dr. Hamarneh combines rigorous academic expertise with international practical experience gained from prestigious hospitals in the United Kingdom, the United States, and India.
Certificates and academic qualifications
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- Jordanian Board in Ophthalmology – Jordanian Medical Council (2001)
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- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) certification – The United Kingdom (both parts one and two)
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- Doctor of Medicine – Pavlov First Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia (1987)
- Fellowship in Phacoemulsification (PHACO) Surgery – Mahatme Eye Hospital, India (2005)
International experience and specialized expertise
Dr. Suhair was keen to keep up with the latest global technologies through specialized fellowship and training programs:
- United States of America (2008-2009): Visiting scholarship in “Cornea and the Anterior Segment of the Eye” at the University of Arizona.
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- United Kingdom (2012): Clinical training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (Oculoplasty)
- Switzerland (2019): Participation in the Corneal Cross-linking (CXL) Experts Meeting in Zurich
Career path and work experience
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- Prince Hamza Hospital (Jordan): Consultant in Ophthalmology (2006 – 2020)
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- Al-Mowasat Hospital (Saudi Arabia): Consultant Ophthalmologist, and Medical Department Development (2016)
- Jordanian Ministry of Health hospitals: I worked in Al-Bashir, Al-Salt, and Zarqa government hospitals
Insurance accepted
- Arab Eagle Insurance
- Arab Orient Insurance
- Arab European Insurance
- First Finance
- First Insurance
- Electricity generation company
- Globe Med
- Housing Bank
- Arab Islamic International Bank
- Jordanian Bar Association
- Electricity Distribution - NatHealth
- Jordanian Engineers Association
- Jordan International Insurance Company
- Jordanian phosphate
- Medexa Insurance
- MedVisa
- Madant
- NatHealth
- Newton
- OmniCare
- Optima
- Al-Samra Electricity Company
- Arab Guarantors for Insurance
- Mediterranean and Gulf Insurance Company - MedGulf
biography
Clinical Experience Manchester Royal Eye Hospital – Manchester, UK May – July 2012 Clinical Observorship in Ophthalmology (mostly in Oculoplasty) – NHS Foundation Trust University of Arizona – Tuscon, AZ, USA Nov. 2008 – March. 2009 Visiting Scholarship in Anterior Segment and Cornea – Ophthalmology Department Royal Medical Services – Amman, Jordan Jan. - Mar. 2006 Advanced training course in PHACO surgery Mahatme Eye Bank and Eye Hospital – Nagpur, India Feb. -Apr. 2005 Fellowship in PHACO surgery (recognized institute for postgraduates) Work Experience Prince Hamzeh Hospital – Amman, Jordan 2006 – 2020 Consultant Ophthalmologist Mouwasat Hospital – Qatif, Saudi Arabia Jan. -Apr. 2016 Consultant Ophthalmologist - Developed the ophthalmology department and mentored the medical staff and personnel in the hospital King Fahad Hospital – Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Jan. - Mar. 2014 Consultant Ophthalmologist Al-Qurayyat General Hospital – Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia Oct. - Dec. 2012 Consultant Ophthalmologist Al-Zarqa Governmental Hospital – Zarqa, Jordan 2002 – 2006 Senior Specialist in Ophthalmology Al-Salt Governmental Hospital – Salt, Jordan 1998 – 2002 Junior Specialist in Ophthalmology Al-Bashir Hospital – Amman, Jordan 1996 - 1998 Senior Resident in Ophthalmology Al-Salt Governmental Hospital – Salt, Jordan 1994 - 1996 Junior Resident in Ophthalmology Madaba Govermental Hospital – Madaba, Jordan 1989 – 1994 General Practitioner Al-Amal Maternity Hospital – Amman, Jordan 1988 – 1989 General Practitioner Education Ministry of Health Hospitals – Amman, Jordan 1994 – 1998 Residency in Ophthalmology – Ministry of Health Al-Bashir Hospital – Amman, Jordan 1987 - 1988 Foundation Year/Internship Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State 1980 - 1987 Medical University – St. Petersburg, Russia Doctor of Medicine General Medical Council Registration Jordan Medical Council Registration (Full) 8212 Licenses & Memberships 1. Member of the Jordanian Medical Association 2. Member of the Administrative Board in Jordanian Ophthalmic Society 3. Member of Subgroup Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgeons in Jordan Certificates Clinical Observership in Ophthalmology (mainly Oculoplasty) 2012 Manchester Royal Eye Hospital - UK Visting Scholarship in Anterior Segment and Cornea 2009 University of Arizona - USA Fellowship in PHACO Surgery 2005 Mahatme Eye Bank and Hospital - India Jordanian Board of Ophthalmology 2001 Jordan Medical Council - Jordan Clinical Science Assessment in Ophthalmology (Part 2) 2001 International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - UK Basic Science Assessment in Ophthalmology (Part 2) 1) 2000 including Optics and Refraction International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) - UK Clinical Courses & Workshops CXL Experts Meeting – Zurich, Switzerland Dec. 2019 Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology – Amman, Jordan Sept. 2019 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Oct. 2017 Ophthalmology – New Orleans, USA The 3rd Global Retinal Network Program – Lisbon, Portugal May 2017 (Management of retinal disease: Advances in treatment and clinical practice) AMD and Micronutrition Masterclass Meeting – Milan, Italy June 2015 33th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Sept. 2015 Refractive Surgeons - Barcelona, Spain 12th World Ophthalmology Congress - Abu Dhabi, UAE Feb. 2012 Surgical Treatment of Corneal Ectic Disorder with Intrastromal Feb. 2008 Corneal Ring Workshop – Amman, Jordan Intensive course for Diagnostic and Treatment for Diabetic Feb. 2000 Retinotherapy Health Quality Awareness Workshop July 1995 3rd Jordanian Ophthalmological Congress Sept. 1994 Teaching I have a particular interest in teaching both allied health professionals and doctors at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. My duties include supervising trainees as they develop clinical and surgical competency in the context of workplace-based assessment. I have represented as a clinical lecturer at Prince Hamzeh Hospital to fellow optometry students and have also been involved in nursing education and GP continuing professional development. Publications "Causes of Blindness in the Jordanian Population" Middle East Medical Journal - February 7, 2013 Additional Skills Soft Skills: - I am willing to work hard as part of the team - I am punctual and dependable to appointments and tasks - I am willing to receive appropriate criticism and constructive feedback as a path of my professional development - I am committed to creating and maintaining of high standard quality in the workplace Languages: - Arabic: native fluency - English: full professional proficiency - Russian: full professional proficiency Extracurricular Interests - I have traveled to many countries, including Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia, where it was made me multilingual - I am interested in reading history and politics, and have a wide knowledge in archeology
education
- Jordanian Board in Ophthalmology, Jordanian Medical Council (2001).
- The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) certification from the United Kingdom included:
- Part Two: Clinical Assessment in Ophthalmology (2001).
- Part One: Basic Sciences, including Optics and Refraction (2000).
- Doctor of Human Medicine, Pavlov First Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia (1987).
- Fellowship in Phacoemulsification (PHACO) Surgery, Mahatme Eye Hospital, India (2005).
- Visiting Fellowship in Cornea and Anterior Segment of the Eye, University of Arizona, USA (2008-2009).
- Clinical Observership with a focus on Oculoplasty, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, United Kingdom (2012).
- Residency in Ophthalmology, Jordanian Ministry of Health Hospitals (1994-1998).
Areas of Expertise
Awards and Recognitions
- Fellowship in Phacoemulsification Surgery
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