Dr. Maysoon Al Karam

MSC UCL, MSC RCSI, ABMQ, GMC (UK), MBBS

Degrees:  MSc in Clinical Ophthalmology from the University of London (UCL), UK and Medical Retina Fellowship in Royal Free Hospital in UK, London; as well as her MBBS, Bachelor’s in Medicine from Al Ain University, UAE. She also holds her MSc in Healthcare Management from the Royal College of Surgeon in Dublin and is certified by the American Board of Medical Quality (CMQ).

Designation: Consultant, Ophthalmology & Chief Medical Officer

Department:  Ophthalmology  

Languages: 

Arabic English

Experience: 19 Years

Dr. Maysoon Al Karam is a Healthcare Executive with a passion for improving the health care delivery that focuses on clinical quality, and overall success of patient-focused healthcare system, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of all facets of healthcare operations, and administrative procedures. Having administrative skills that enable success in leading projects and building relationships that deliver Significant and tangible results.
Dr. Maysoon is an Ophthalmologist & Medical Retina Specialist. She has earned her MSc in Clinical Ophthalmology from the University of London (UCL), UK and Medical Retina Fellowship in Royal Free Hospital in UK, London; as well as her MBBS, Bachelor’s in Medicine from Al Ain University, UAE. She also holds her MSc in Healthcare Management from the Royal College of Surgeon in Dublin and is certified by the American Board of Medical Quality (CMQ).
Her prior positions include Operation Director for the SEHA Covid-19 Vaccine Phase III Clinical Trial Project at ADNEC, & extension trial site for SKMC as well as the Out-Patient Operation Director at SKMC, overseeing the outpatient multi-specialty clinics. Furthermore, Dr. Maysoon holds a prestigious position as a board member of The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology and has a vast medical experience of over 18 years.

Specializations

  • Diabetic Macular Oedema
  • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Age-related Macular Degeneration
  • Retinal Occlusive Diseases
  • Myopia and myopic retina degeneration
  • Retinal disorders treatments
  • Retinal laser photocoagulation
  • Medical treatment of external eye disease and corneal conditions
  • Intravitreal injections

Licenses and Memberships

Board member emirate society of ophthalmology-cultural committee chair person.

Co-Chair Clinical guideline committee.

Member Telemedicine Technical Bid evaluation committee.

Professional Experience

Chief Medical Officer

Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre-Yas Clinic Khalifa City

 
Chief Medical Officer Associate

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company – Shaikh Khalifa medical city

 
Operation Director

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company – Shaikh Khalifa medical city

 
Consultant Ophthalmologist, medical retina

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company – Shaikh Khalifa medical city

 
Out-patient clinic director

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company – Shaikh Khalifa medical city

 

Publications