Ahmed Aktham Elkamisi

Involved in comprehensive ophthalmic care at a high-volume tertiary hospital with broad-based clinical and surgical exposure across all major subspecialties. Responsibilities have progressively expanded to include diagnostic interpretation, perioperative care, surgical assistance, and supervised procedures. Managed both anterior and posterior segment patients, contributing to improved visual outcomes and overall patient satisfaction.

Phacoemulsification Surgical Experience (Ongoing):

• Consistently involved in phacoemulsification surgery as part of all clinical rotations.
• Assisted and independently performed procedures under supervision, handling the complete surgical workflow including patient selection, biometric evaluation, IOL power calculation, intraoperative support, and postoperative management.
• Familiar with the selection and implantation of premium intraocular lenses, including toric, multifocal, and EDOF IOLs, with particular attention to refractive planning and patient expectation management.

Subspecialty Rotations:

Oculoplasty (5 months):

• Gained clinical and surgical exposure in managing eyelid disorders, orbital pathologies, and lacrimal system diseases.
• Assisted in DCRs and periocular trauma management, and evaluated outpatient cases including entropion, ectropion, lid tumors, and infections.

Retina (1 year):

• Participated in the medical and surgical management of patients with diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, retinal tears, and other posterior segment diseases.
• Gained hands-on experience in intravitreal injections, managing pre- and post-injection patients independently under supervision.
• Observed high-volume vitreoretinal surgeries, including pars plana vitrectomy, silicone oil removal, and membrane peeling, with focused exposure to surgical planning, instrumentation, and intraoperative decision-making.
• Performed and Interpreted cases undergoing OCT, OCT-A, and fluorescein angiography contributed to diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and longitudinal follow-up.

Cornea, Glaucoma & Refractive Surgery (1.5 years):

• Involved in the medical and perioperative management of patients with keratoconus, corneal infections, glaucoma, and refractive errors.
• Observed anterior segment procedures including trabeculectomy, corneal transplantation, pterygium excision, LASIK/PRK, and ICL implantation, with full involvement in patient workup and follow-up.
• Performed cyclophotocoagulation procedures for refractory glaucoma, developing experience in laser technique, patient selection, and follow-up evaluation.
• Skilled in conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments, including corneal topography, tomography (Pentacam), and IOL calculations, with strong familiarity in counseling patients regarding premium lens options.

Diagnostic Skills Supporting Surgical Care
Routinely perform and interpret key investigations integral to cataract, anterior and posterior segment management, including:

• OCT (anterior/posterior/OCT-A)
• Biometry (A-scan and IOL Master)
• Pentacam Tomography
• B-Scan Ultrasonography

Privileged to train under Prof. Dr Ayman Salah, one of Egypt’s foremost consultants in anterior segment and cataract surgery in a high-volume private clinical setting.

• Support case preparation by conducting detailed clinical assessments, diagnostics, and surgical planning discussions under consultant guidance.
• Exposure to a wide range of anterior segment pathologies and premium surgical casework.
• Independently manage selected patients for consultations and follow-up under supervision.

• Gained early exposure to core ophthalmic practice.
• Observed outpatient clinics and performed preoperative workups for cataract and general ophthalmology cases.
• Performed clinical tasks under supervision, including visual acuity testing, slit-lamp examination, and patient education.
• Developed foundational understanding of cataract surgery, anterior segment anatomy, and common ophthalmic pathologies.

• Completed a full-year rotation in the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, managing outpatient and inpatient cases under supervision.
• Gained hands-on experience in ENT consultations, minor procedures, and perioperative care.
• This experience developed foundational skills in surgery, head and neck anatomy, and clinic-based procedural work, which later supported my transition into ophthalmology.

Leading telemedicine platform for international second medical opinions and travel for treatment in the MENA region

• Co-founded and scaled a regionally recognized digital health company, serving thousands of patients across the Middle East and Africa.
• Built a network of 1,000+ world-renowned consultants from top hospitals in the US, UK, and Western Europe, covering over 1,200 medical specialties and subspecialties.
• Led clinical operations, expert onboarding, and quality assurance to ensure fast, secure, and high-quality teleconsultations.
• Partnered with major healthcare entities including Bupa Arabia and several insurance companies to integrate second opinions into clinical decision-making and cost-control protocols.
• Developed scalable workflows to support cross-border consultations, multilingual case coordination, and compliance with international telemedicine regulations.
• The platform has been backed by top regional venture capital firms, reinforcing long-term credibility, scalability, and patient impact.

Rotating on the departments of Cardiology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology and ICU assisting in the examination of patients, ordering investigations,carrying out necessary medical treatment and assisting in minor surgeries

One of two doctors responsible for the Emergency Department in the assigned work shifts

Handling requests received from Healthcare providers including laboratory and imaging procedures,Medications to be prescribed and surgeries and respond by an approval decision according to the Medical case and the terms of contract.

A one month internship in the department of General Surgery attending department meetings,clinic work,ward rounds and surgeries.