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Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez
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Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez

ophthalmology, cornea and refractive surgery
ophthalmology, cornea and refractive surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsMedia FilesOnline Consultations
95%40 years9.7/10$$11Yes

Overview

Country, City
Oman, Muscat
Health facility
Muscat Eye Laser Center
Medical unit
Department of cornea and refractive surgery

About the doctor

Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez is an experienced ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and refractive surgery. With a remarkable 39 years of experience, she has established herself as a renowned expert in her field. Dr. Arbelaez's impressive credentials include studying human medicine at the prestigious Bogota Medical School and obtaining a license for medical practice. She furthered her education by completing a residency in ophthalmology at the San Jose Hospital and obtaining specializations in refractive surgery and cornea disorders. Dr. Arbelaez has held significant positions in esteemed institutions worldwide throughout her career. She has served as a Consultant and Chief in refractive surgery at the El Maghraby Eye & Ear Center in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Dr. Arbelaez has also served as a Consultant and Refractive Surgeon in Doha, the State of Qatar, and the Dutch Caribbean. Her experience also includes being the Director of the Department of refractive surgery in Cali, Colombia. She is the Medical and Scientific Director of the Department of cornea and refractive surgery at the Muscat Eye Laser Center in Oman. Dr. Arbelaez's expertise is not limited to her clinical work. She is actively involved in research and education, having conducted courses on refractive and laser surgery worldwide. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards and nominations, including Best Paper Awards and the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award. Dr. Arbelaez is a member of several prestigious medical societies and serves as a reviewer for esteemed ophthalmology journals. With her extensive experience, dedication to research, and numerous accolades, Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez is undoubtedly a trusted and skilled ophthalmologist. Her expertise in cornea and refractive surgery makes her a highly sought-after professional in her field.

Skills & Expertise

refractive
surgery
refractive surgery
cataract
cornea
cornea refractive surgery
ophthalmology
eye
flap
lasik
astigmatism
myopia
ocular surgery
cornea disorders
refractive laser surgery
excimer laser surgery
vision

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1978-1984 Studied human medicine at the Rosario High School, Bogota Medical School
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1986-1989 Residency of the Department of ophthalmology at the San Jose Hospital, University of The Rosary Bogota
  • Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology
  • 1991 Received additional qualifications in the field of refractive surgery at the Colombian Ophthalmological Center Bogota
  • 1993 Obtaining further specialization in cornea disorders at the Harvard Medical School Boston
Experience
  • 1999-2002 Consultant and Chief in refractive surgery at the El Maghraby Eye & Ear Center Muscat Sultanate of Oman
  • 1998-1999 Consultant and Refractive Surgeon at the Aljabor Laser Technology Doha State of Qatar
  • 1997-1998 Ophthalmologist Consultant and Refractive Surgeon at the Aruba Laser Vision Dutch Caribbean
  • 1995-1998 Director of the Department of refractive surgery at the Cali Colombia Ophthalmology Clinic
  • 1990-1994 Department of the cornea and refractive surgery at the Colombian Ophthalmological Center Dr. Luis Ruiz in Bogota Colombia
  • 2002 Medical and Scientific Director of the Department of cornea and refractive surgery at the Muscat Eye Laser Center
Awards & Memberships
  • 1991 Conducting refractive surgery courses in Latin America
  • 1993 Conducting courses on excimer laser surgery in Latin America, North America, Asia, and the Middle East
  • 1995 Best Paper Award at the International cornea and refractive surgery symposium in South Dakota
  • 1995-1999 Clinical Investigator in Bausch&Lomb
  • 1996 Best Paper of Session Award from the Brazilian Society of Refractive Surgery in Bello Horizonte
  • 1996 Best Paper of Session Award of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Seattle
  • 1996 Nominated candidate for the board of directors from the International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • 1997 Best Paper of Session Award of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Boston
  • 1997 Bulletin Board Coordinator of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • 1997 Nominated candidate for the board of directors from the International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • 1998 Best Paper of Session Award of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in San Diego
  • 1998 Nominated candidate for the board of directors from the International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • 1999-2002 Clinical Investigator in Nidek
  • 2003 American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award
  • 2004 Best Paper of Session Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in San Diego
  • 2008 Best Paper of Session Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Chicago
  • 2010 Best Paper of Session Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Boston
  • 2010 Gold Medal Award for contributions made to ophthalmology and refractive surgery from EyeAdvance in Mumbai
  • 2012 Al Mara Excellence Award for contributions and achievements in health care in Muscat
  • 2013 Honorable mention for the poster in the keratorefractive category of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: "Cyclotorsion Registration Before Flap Cut and After Flap Lift" 
  • 2017 Recognition Award by the International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • Board Director of the Eye Bank in Bogota, Colombia
  • International Advisor of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • Clinical Investigator in Schwind Eye-Tech Solutions
  • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Member of the Colombian Ophthalmologic Society
  • Member and International advisor of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
  • Member of the American Research Visual and Ophthalmology
  • Member of the Oman Medical Association
  • Member and Reviewer for Oman Ophthalmic Society
  • Reviewer for "Journal of Refractive Surgery"
  • Reviewer for "Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences"
  • Reviewer for "International Journal of Ophthalmology"
  • Member of the editorial board of the "Ocular Surgery News, Latin American Edition"

Languages

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English
Arabic flag
Arabic

Publications

LASIK for myopia and astigmatism using the SCHWIND AMARIS excimer laser: an international multicenter trial.

February, 2010

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez?

The primary specialization of the doctor is ophthalmology, cornea and refractive surgery .

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez has been practicing for more than 40 years.

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What topics does Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in refractive, surgery, refractive surgery, cataract, cornea.

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Yes, Dr. Maria Clara Arbelaez performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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