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Dr. Nora Jasmin El Shammah
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon
stethoscope Burjeel Eye Institute
flag_2 Australia
work_history 20+ Years of Experience
globe English, German, basic French
Biography
Dr. Nora Jasmin El Shammah is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon with over 20 years of international clinical and surgical experience. She is Austrian board-certified and licensed in the United Kingdom and the UAE, and completed advanced oculoplastic and reconstructive training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Queen Victoria Hospital in the UK, both leading international centres for oculoplastic surgery. She provides specialist care for functional and aesthetic conditions of the eyelids and periocular region, including lacrimal and orbital disorders and paediatric oculoplastic conditions. Her work focuses on precise assessment, preservation of function, and achieving natural, balanced results. Dr. Nora integrates advanced surgical, non-surgical, and regenerative treatments to optimise skin quality and support long-term periocular rejuvenation.
Professional Profile.
- Longevity Explorer, AI Longevity Lab, Stanford Medicine, Department of Genetics (2026)
- CADS Grading Scale: Classification of Ocular Involvement in Facial Nerve Palsy, 2015
- Centralisation and Rotational Stability of the Rayner Sulcoflex® Intraocular Lens, 2010
- Faculty member and speaker at Emirates Ophthalmology Society conferences (2017–2026)
- Faculty member at World Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery conferences
- Delivery of specialised lectures and workshops in lacrimal surgery, eyelid surgery, and aesthetic injectables
- Professional Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Medicine, Barcelona, Spain, 2025
- Certificate in AI in Healthcare 2026, Johns Hopkins University, Great Learning
- Facial Anatomy Cadaver Course, Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine, University of Sharjah (April 2025)
- Thyroid Eye Disease Preceptorship Programme, University of California, San Diego (November 2024)
- Facelift Master Course, Dr. Kassir Plastic Surgery, New York, USA (May 2024)
- Eyelid Aesthetics and Facial Rejuvenation Course, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (March 2021)
- Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Fellowship Courses, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dubai (December 2017 – 2019)
- Botulinum Toxin and Injectable Fillers Training Course, KT Training, London, UK (January 2017)
- MSc Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, University of Chichester (in progress)
- Professional Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Medicine, Barcelona, Spain, 2025
- Facial Anatomy Cadaver Course, University of Sharjah (2025)
- Subspecialty Training in Thyroid Eye Disease, University of California, San Diego (2024)
- Advanced Facelift Course, New York, USA (2024)
- Eyelid Aesthetics and Facial Rejuvenation Courses, UCLA (2021)
- Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Fellowship Courses, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dubai (2017–2019)
- Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers Training, London, UK (2017)
- Austrian Board Certification in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery (2010)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical University of Vienna, Austria (1994–2002)
- Emirates Medical Association
- Emirates Ophthalmology Society
- British Society of Oculoplastic Surgery
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- German Ophthalmological Society
- Austrian Ophthalmological Society
- Austrian Board Certification in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery, 2010
- Longevity Explorer, AI Longevity Lab, Stanford Medicine, Department of Genetics (2026)
- CADS Grading Scale: Classification of Ocular Involvement in Facial Nerve Palsy, 2015
- Centralisation and Rotational Stability of the Rayner Sulcoflex® Intraocular Lens, 2010
- Faculty member and speaker at Emirates Ophthalmology Society conferences (2017–2026)
- Faculty member at World Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery conferences
- Delivery of specialised lectures and workshops in lacrimal surgery, eyelid surgery, and aesthetic injectables
- Professional Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Medicine, Barcelona, Spain, 2025
- Certificate in AI in Healthcare 2026, Johns Hopkins University, Great Learning
- Facial Anatomy Cadaver Course, Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine, University of Sharjah (April 2025)
- Thyroid Eye Disease Preceptorship Programme, University of California, San Diego (November 2024)
- Facelift Master Course, Dr. Kassir Plastic Surgery, New York, USA (May 2024)
- Eyelid Aesthetics and Facial Rejuvenation Course, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (March 2021)
- Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Fellowship Courses, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dubai (December 2017 – 2019)
- Botulinum Toxin and Injectable Fillers Training Course, KT Training, London, UK (January 2017)
- MSc Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, University of Chichester (in progress)
- Professional Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic Medicine, Barcelona, Spain, 2025
- Facial Anatomy Cadaver Course, University of Sharjah (2025)
- Subspecialty Training in Thyroid Eye Disease, University of California, San Diego (2024)
- Advanced Facelift Course, New York, USA (2024)
- Eyelid Aesthetics and Facial Rejuvenation Courses, UCLA (2021)
- Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine Fellowship Courses, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Dubai (2017–2019)
- Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers Training, London, UK (2017)
- Austrian Board Certification in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery (2010)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical University of Vienna, Austria (1994–2002)
- Emirates Medical Association
- Emirates Ophthalmology Society
- British Society of Oculoplastic Surgery
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- German Ophthalmological Society
- Austrian Ophthalmological Society
- Austrian Board Certification in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery, 2010