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Dr.. Khaled Aabuhaleeqa

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Biography

Dr. Khaled AbuHaleeqa is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialized focus in Oculoplastics, Orbital Surgery, Cosmetic Facial Ophthalmology, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. With over two decades of experience, he brings advanced clinical expertise in managing complex ophthalmic and facial conditions through both surgical and non-surgical approaches. Trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and further specialized in Canada, Dr. AbuHaleeqa holds multiple fellowships in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Oncology, and Neuro-Ophthalmology. He has served in leadership roles across major healthcare institutions in the UAE and is currently Lead Staff Consultant at The Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. AbuHaleeqa plays an active role in medical education and policy, serving as Vice President of the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology and examiner for the Arab Board. He is also a published author with contributions to international ophthalmology literature and remains committed to advancing patient care, surgical excellence, and academic leadership.

Professional Profile.

  • Winner of the Young Surgeon of the Year Award from Arab Health 2014
  • Institutional Accreditation from ACGME-I (American Council of Graduate Medical Education - International)
  • Highest productivity and quality of service within SEHA Business Entities (Department of Ophthalmology), 2018-2019
  • Abu-Haleeqa K. Lacrimal Surgeries and Bacteremia In ‘Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery”, 2nd edition, Ali MJ (ed). Springer, Singapore, 2018
  • Ing, E. Abuhaleeqa K. Graves Ophthalmopathy (Thyroid associated orbitopathy), Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology, 2007: 25; p386-392
  • Abuhaleeqa K, A Wong ..etc. "Effects of Age, Viewing Distance and Target Complexity on Static Ocular Counter-roll", Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science (IOVS)
  • Ing E, Al-Anezi F, Abuhaleeqa K. Postoperative analgesia with a transcutaneous parabulbar butterfly catheter, Can J Ophthalmol, 2008 Oct;43(5):604-5. doi: 10.3129/i08-095
  • McDonald DR, Lee C, Fowler RA, Abuhaleeqa K. Bechet Disease, CMAJ, 2007 Apr 24;176(9):1273-4
  • Book Chapter – Facial Nerve Palsy and Oculoplasty, March 2020, DOI:10.1007/987-3-030-36934-7
  • Aljneibi SH, Aldhanhani AA, Abuhaleeqa K, Pichi F. Orbital Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor in a Case of Tuberous Sclerosis, Case Rep Ophthalmol, 2023 Jul 7;14(1):282-287. doi: 310.1159/000530036. PMID: 37485243; PMCID: PMC10359681
  • Bachelor In Medicine, Bachelor In Surgery and Bachelor In Obstetrics MB, BCH, BAO, Royal College Of Surgeon In Ireland, 1998
  • Full Registration in The Medical Council OF Ireland Since 1999
  • General Medical Training and Internship at Medical facilities in the UAE, Canada, and Ireland, 1992 to 2003
  • Residency Program, University Of Toronto, Canada, Ophthalmology Residency Program, 2003 to 2008
  • Fellowship In Oculoplastics, Strabismus and Neuro-Ophthalmology, Department Of Ophthalmology, University Of Toronto, Canada, 2008 to 2009
  • Clinical Fellow, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, 2009 to 2010
  • Clinical Fellow and Staff Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic and Orbital Oncology, McMaster University, Canada, 2010 to 2011
  • The Monash Harvard Macy Leadership in Health Program, 2017
  • Oculoplastic
  • Orbital Surgery
  • Cosmetic Facial Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Complex eye and facial conditions
  • Ophthalmic surgical and non-surgical care
  • Medical education and residency training
  • Clinical research and academic contributions
  • Health policy and board-level medical examinations
  • Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • Toronto Oculoplastic Society (TOPS)
  • Canadian Medical Association
  • AOCMF (likely referring to the AO Foundation for cranio-maxillofacial surgery)
  • North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
  • North American Skull-Based Society
  • Fellowship in Ophthalmic and Orbital Oncology, June 2011, Department of Ophthalmology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
  • Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, July 2010, Department of Ophthalmology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
  • Fellowship in Oculoplastic, Strabismus and Neuro-Ophthalmology, June 2009,Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Canada.
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Registration and License.
  • FRCSC, Fellowship Royal College of Surgeons in Canada (Ophthalmology), July 2008.
  • Specialist Certification in Ophthalmology, Royal College of Surgeons Canada, June 2008.
  • Residency program in ophthalmology Certification, University of Toronto, Canada, June 2008.
  • Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery and Bachelor in Obstetrics MB, BCH, BAO, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland,1998.
  • Full Registration in The Medical Council of Ireland since 1999
  • The Monash Harvard Macy Leadership in Health Program, 2017
  • Botox and Fillers Certification, The Physicians Training Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2009
  • Unique licensed by the Department of Health as Consultant Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in addition to Consultant Ophthalmologist

  • Winner of the Young Surgeon of the Year Award from Arab Health 2014
  • Institutional Accreditation from ACGME-I (American Council of Graduate Medical Education - International)
  • Highest productivity and quality of service within SEHA Business Entities (Department of Ophthalmology), 2018-2019

  • Abu-Haleeqa K. Lacrimal Surgeries and Bacteremia In ‘Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery”, 2nd edition, Ali MJ (ed). Springer, Singapore, 2018
  • Ing, E. Abuhaleeqa K. Graves Ophthalmopathy (Thyroid associated orbitopathy), Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology, 2007: 25; p386-392
  • Abuhaleeqa K, A Wong ..etc. "Effects of Age, Viewing Distance and Target Complexity on Static Ocular Counter-roll", Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science (IOVS)
  • Ing E, Al-Anezi F, Abuhaleeqa K. Postoperative analgesia with a transcutaneous parabulbar butterfly catheter, Can J Ophthalmol, 2008 Oct;43(5):604-5. doi: 10.3129/i08-095
  • McDonald DR, Lee C, Fowler RA, Abuhaleeqa K. Bechet Disease, CMAJ, 2007 Apr 24;176(9):1273-4
  • Book Chapter – Facial Nerve Palsy and Oculoplasty, March 2020, DOI:10.1007/987-3-030-36934-7
  • Aljneibi SH, Aldhanhani AA, Abuhaleeqa K, Pichi F. Orbital Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumor in a Case of Tuberous Sclerosis, Case Rep Ophthalmol, 2023 Jul 7;14(1):282-287. doi: 310.1159/000530036. PMID: 37485243; PMCID: PMC10359681

  • Bachelor In Medicine, Bachelor In Surgery and Bachelor In Obstetrics MB, BCH, BAO, Royal College Of Surgeon In Ireland, 1998
  • Full Registration in The Medical Council OF Ireland Since 1999
  • General Medical Training and Internship at Medical facilities in the UAE, Canada, and Ireland, 1992 to 2003
  • Residency Program, University Of Toronto, Canada, Ophthalmology Residency Program, 2003 to 2008
  • Fellowship In Oculoplastics, Strabismus and Neuro-Ophthalmology, Department Of Ophthalmology, University Of Toronto, Canada, 2008 to 2009
  • Clinical Fellow, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, 2009 to 2010
  • Clinical Fellow and Staff Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic and Orbital Oncology, McMaster University, Canada, 2010 to 2011
  • The Monash Harvard Macy Leadership in Health Program, 2017

  • Oculoplastic
  • Orbital Surgery
  • Cosmetic Facial Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Complex eye and facial conditions
  • Ophthalmic surgical and non-surgical care
  • Medical education and residency training
  • Clinical research and academic contributions
  • Health policy and board-level medical examinations

  • Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • Toronto Oculoplastic Society (TOPS)
  • Canadian Medical Association
  • AOCMF (likely referring to the AO Foundation for cranio-maxillofacial surgery)
  • North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
  • North American Skull-Based Society

  • Fellowship in Ophthalmic and Orbital Oncology, June 2011, Department of Ophthalmology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
  • Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, July 2010, Department of Ophthalmology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
  • Fellowship in Oculoplastic, Strabismus and Neuro-Ophthalmology, June 2009,Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Canada.
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Registration and License.
  • FRCSC, Fellowship Royal College of Surgeons in Canada (Ophthalmology), July 2008.
  • Specialist Certification in Ophthalmology, Royal College of Surgeons Canada, June 2008.
  • Residency program in ophthalmology Certification, University of Toronto, Canada, June 2008.
  • Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery and Bachelor in Obstetrics MB, BCH, BAO, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland,1998.
  • Full Registration in The Medical Council of Ireland since 1999
  • The Monash Harvard Macy Leadership in Health Program, 2017
  • Botox and Fillers Certification, The Physicians Training Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2009
  • Unique licensed by the Department of Health as Consultant Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in addition to Consultant Ophthalmologist