Dr. Waleed Barakat is a Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and Cataract Consultant at Magrabi Health Eye and Dental – Jizan, with more than 19 years of experience in cataract and cornea surgeries.
His visit takes place at Magrabi Jizan branch within a medical system with more than 70 years of experience, committed to quality and safety standards supported by JCI and CBAHI accreditations. Magrabi Health also announced that several of its centers have received the Center of Excellence accreditation in Ophthalmology from the Surgical Review Corporation, in addition to several of its surgeons being accredited as Surgeons of Excellence, reflecting the group’s focus on surgical care quality and patient experience.
If you are looking for an eye doctor in Jizan to assess cataract, cornea problems, or whether vision correction is suitable for your condition, you can Enquire about the Nearest Appointment through WhatsApp.
Quick Information About Dr. Waleed Barakat
Specialty: Cornea, refractive surgery, and cataract.
Medical title: Consultant.
Subspecialty: Cornea surgeries, cataract surgeries, and assessment of vision correction cases.
Experience: More than 19 years in cataract and cornea surgeries.
Medical units: Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit, and Cataract Unit.
Clinic: Magrabi Health Eye and Dental – Jizan.
Why May Patients Choose Dr. Waleed Barakat When Searching for an Eye Doctor in Jizan?
When searching for an eye doctor in Jizan, the patient needs a doctor who combines surgical experience, precise subspecialty, clear assessment, and easy access to the branch. Cornea and cataract specialties are among the specialties that require accurate examination before determining the suitable plan.
Dr. Waleed Barakat helps patients through:
- Assessing cataract cases and determining the extent of need for the suitable intervention.
- Examining cornea problems that may affect vision clarity.
- Assessing the suitability of some refractive surgery cases after medical examination.
- Following up on blurred vision or poor vision cases related to the cornea or eye lens.
- Explaining the suitable options to the patient after the examination without relying on symptoms only.
- Availability at Magrabi Health Eye and Dental – Jizan, within a branch committed to accredited quality and safety standards.
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Conditions Dr. Waleed Barakat Helps Assess and Treat
Dr. Waleed Barakat helps assess and treat a number of conditions related to the cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery, and the doctor determines the suitable plan after examination.
Cataract
The doctor helps assess eye lens opacity and whether symptoms such as blurred vision or difficulty with night vision are related to cataract, then determines the suitable plan according to the condition of the eye.
Cornea Problems
Some cornea cases may need specialist assessment, especially when there is poor or blurred vision, a change in the quality of vision, or symptoms that affect corneal clarity. The doctor determines the suitable procedure after examination.
Vision Correction
Dr. Waleed Barakat helps assess cases that want to know whether vision correction is suitable for them, relying on eye measurements and examinations rather than the desire for the procedure only.
Cornea Surgeries
The doctor’s experience includes cornea surgeries, and the need for any surgical intervention is determined after an accurate examination and assessment of the cornea condition and the degree of its effect on vision.
Eye Examination Before Determining the Plan
Medical examination helps assess eye health, the cornea, the lens, and the vision degree, especially when there is poor vision or persistent symptoms that need follow-up.
Medical note: The suitable treatment cannot be determined based on symptoms only. The doctor determines the plan after examination and medical assessment.
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About Dr. Waleed Barakat
Dr. Walid Barakat is a consultant ophthalmologist with 19 years of experience in diagnosing and treating anterior segment disorders and uveitis. His clinical experience includes cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, and the management of corneal conditions, with the appropriate treatment plan determined after a comprehensive eye examination and the required measurements.
Dr. Walid Barakat gained his professional and clinical experience at several specialized medical institutions in Saudi Arabia, including King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, King Saud University Hospitals, Prince Mohammed Bin Nasser Hospital, and King Fahad Central Hospital in Jizan. He has worked as a consultant ophthalmologist at Magrabi Health – Jizan since 2016.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
Dr. Waleed Barakat’s experience supports his specialty in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery, and includes:
Medical title: Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and Cataract Consultant.
Subspecialty: Cornea and cataract surgeries.
Medical units: Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit, and Cataract Unit.
Practical experience: More than 19 years in cataract and cornea surgeries.
Medical expertise: Cataract and cornea surgeries.
Qualifications and Professional Experience: Dr. Walid Barakat has worked at several healthcare institutions in Saudi Arabia, including:
- Magrabi Health – Jizan, Consultant Ophthalmologist since 2016.
- Prince Mohammed Bin Nasser Hospital – Jizan.
- King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital – Riyadh.
- King Fahad Central Hospital – Jizan.
- King Saud University Hospitals – Riyadh.
- Saudi Board of Ophthalmology, awarded in 2012.
- Fellowship in the Anterior Segment Division at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, completed in 2013.
- Fellowship in the Uveitis Division at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.
- Completion of ophthalmology residency training at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and King Saud University Hospitals.
- Member of the Saudi Ophthalmology Society.
Scientific Meetings and Conferences
Dr. Walid Barakat participated in meetings of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in Amsterdam in 2013, London in 2014, and Barcelona in 2015.
He also participated in several annual scientific meetings and educational programs organized by King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and the Saudi Ophthalmology Society, covering topics such as cataract surgery, glaucoma, retinal diseases, strabismus, and ophthalmic emergencies.
Where Can You Visit Dr. Waleed Barakat?
Dr. Waleed Barakat sees patients at: Magrabi Health Eye and Dental – Jizan. Center address: 6658, King Fahd Road, 3467, Al Muhammadiyah 2, 82816, Jizan.
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