Dr. Zoilo Cuellar

clinical and surgical ophthalmology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Media Files	Online Consultations
95%	35 years	1	9.7/10	$$	1	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Oman, Muscat

Health facility

Muscat Eye Laser Center

Medical unit

Department of refractive, ocular surface, and cataract

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About the doctor

Dr. Zoilo Cuellar is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with 34 years of practice. He specializes in clinical and surgical ophthalmology and is currently based in Muscat, Oman, working at the Muscat Eye Laser Center in the Department of refractive, ocular surface, and cataract. Throughout his career, Dr. Cuellar has pursued various professional development and education opportunities. He has attended numerous courses and congresses, such as the National Congress of Ophthalmology, where he keeps updated with the latest developments in his field. He has also obtained a specialization in medical education and has been a professor at several universities, including the University of Antioquia. Moreover, Dr. Cuellar has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology. He has been a member of prestigious organizations like the Colombian Society of Ophthalmology and the International Society for Refractive Surgery. Additionally, he has conducted programs focused on preventing blindness and has developed educational programs for medical students and practitioners. With his extensive experience and dedication to advancing his field, Dr. Cuellar is highly regarded as a skilled and knowledgeable ophthalmologist. His expertise in refractive, ocular surface and cataract treatments makes him a reliable choice for patients seeking high-quality eye care.

Skills & Expertise

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Education

1986 Course in Bogota: "Rational management of the pediatric patient in critical condition"
1987 Course in Bogota: "Third annual neuro ophthalmology course"
1988 Third national medical symposium in Bogota
1989 Studied human medicine at the Pontifical Javierian University
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1990 National congress of ophthalmology in Cali
1990 Course from the National Ophthalmology Foundation in Bogota: "Update in ophthalmology"
1991 Course from the National Ophthalmology Foundation in Bogota: "Update in ophthalmology"
1992 National congress of ophthalmology in Bogota
1992 Anglo-American pediatric ophthalmology course in Bogota
1993 Resident at the Higher School of Ophthalmology, Barraquer Institute of America
1993 Fellow in refractive and cornea surgery at the Higher School of Ophthalmology, Barraquer Institute of America
1993 Obtaining specialization in clinical and surgical ophthalmology
1993 Excimer laser course in myopia surgery of Bogota
1993 Meeting of the Colombian working group on glaucoma in Bogota
1994 National congress of ophthalmology in Cartagena
1995 International forum of refractive surgery in Bogota
1995 Phaco course “Cataract week” in Bogota
1997 International congress of refractive surgery in Bogota
1997 Legal and operational framework for quality in the provision of health services in Bogota
1997 Theoretical-practical course of photo-refractive surgery with excimer laser in Bogota
1997 Annual course of the Association of Alumni of the National Ophthalmological Foundation in Bogota: "Panorama of ophthalmology at the end of the century"
1998 Ophthalmology symposium in Merida
1998 Annual course of the Association of Graduates of the National Ophthalmological Foundation in Bogota
1999 Training in community eye health provision V. Bucaramanga in Colombia
2000 National congress of ophthalmology in Paipa
2000 World congress of refractive surgery in Miami
2000 Theoretical-practical course on phacoemulsification in Bogota: "Learn the technique step by step"
2001 Advice on management guidelines for functional rehabilitation care for the blind and low vision population in Bogota
2002 National congress of ophthalmology in Cartagena
2002 Treatable and preventable blindness symposium in Bogota
2002 Community eye health training provision VIII. Bucaramanga in Colombia
2004 Investigator training program from Pfizer in Bogota
2004 National congress of ophthalmology in Cartagena
2005 Specialization in medical education at the University of La Sabana
Telehealth mastery at the University of Antioquia
2006 National congress of ophthalmology in Cartagena
2006 Ibero-American congress on competency-based approach in Bogota
2008 Researcher at the University of Antioquia
2009 Diploma in Pedagogical Foundation and University Didactics in Medellin
2009 Course in Medellin: "Integration of technologies to teaching"
2009 Theoretical-practical training in INTRALASE FS at the Visionem Laser Center in Bogota
2010 Course for directors and coordinators of residency programs in Colombia
2010 National congress of ophthalmology in Bogota
2011 Pan American Congress of ophthalmology in Buenos Aires
2012 National congress of ophthalmology in Bogota
2012 International conference on medical education from the Colombian Association of Medical Schools: "The doctor of the 21st century"
2013 Course at the Harvard Medical School in Boston: "Principles of medical education: maximizing your teaching skills"
2013 VSS Refractive physician certification in Abbott Medical Optics

Experience

1989 Rural Doctor in Santa Catalina
1999-2007 Assistant Professor at the University of La Sabana
1999-2008 Ophthalmology Coordinator at the Teleton University Clinic
2001-2002 Head of surgery area at the Teleton University Clinic
2008 Private ophthalmology practice at the Oliozftalmos Cuellar y Cia in Bogota
2008 Assistant Professor at the University of Antioquia
2005 Department of refractive surgery and ring implants at the Optilaser Bogota
2008 Teleton University Clinic in Chia
2008 Assistant Professor at the University of Antioquia
2008-2009 Cornea specialist ophthalmologist at the VISION GLOBAL Medellin
2008-2019 Consultation and ophthalmology surgery at the Santa Lucia Ophthalmology Clinic in Medellin
2011-2012 Head of ophthalmology at the University of Antioquia
Professor of cornea and cataract at the University of Antioquia
2018 Medellin private ophthalmology practice
2019-2020 Department of ophthalmology at the LAFAM
2021 Department of ophthalmology at the Vision Integrados Clinic
Head of the ophthalmology section and the Department of medical education at the University of Antioquia
Department of refractive, ocular surface, and cataract at the Muscat Eye Laser Center

Awards & Memberships

1996-2016 Member of the Colombian Society of Ophthalmology
2002-2006 Head of practice school at the Teleton University Clinic
2004-2006 Executive Secretary of the Colombian Society of Ophthalmology
2006 Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Medicine: Corresponding Member
2006 Coordinator of internationalization and medical education at the Teleton University Clinic
2006-2007 Coordinator of the chair of humanities and history of medicine at the Teleton University Clinic
2007-2008 Professor of the history of medicine chair at the Teleton University Clinic
2012-2015 Head of medical education at the University of Antioquia
2020 Temporary Advisor and Consultant at the Pan American Health Organization
Member of the faculty curriculum committee at the University of Antioquia
Conducted programs related to the prevention of blindness for various populations
Developed undergraduate programs on general surgery and specialties, internships programs, and postgraduate programs on ophthalmology for the School of Medicine of the University of La Sabana
Implemented and developed the diploma for teaching in medical-surgical specialties
Associate Member of the Latin American Association of Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgeons
Member of the International Society for Refractive Surgery