Dr. Ali Abdul Razzaq Specialist Pediatric Ophthalmology
Years of Experience : 20
Nationality : Iraq
Languages Known : Arabic, English
Book AppointmentBiography
Dr. Ali Abdulrazzaq is a Ophthalmologist specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus with over 15 years of clinical, surgical, and academic experience. He holds the F.R.C.S( FELLOWSHIP OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS Â from Glasgow . He also holds the Iraqi Board Fellowship (FIBMS) , and a Diploma from ESASO, Switzerland. He has led national programs in Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Iraq, trained ophthalmology residents and fellows, and is an international speaker with multiple peer-reviewed publications. His clinical interests include pediatric cataract, strabismus, ROP, myopia management, and complex pediatric anterior segment surgery.
Awards & Achievements
- Founded and pioneered the first national Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening and treatment program in Iraq (2014).
- Established and led the first dedicated Retinoblastoma treatment program in Iraq (2018).
- Served as Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Department at Ibn Al-Haitham Teaching Eye Hospital, Baghdad (2019â2022).
- Served as Head of the Minor Surgeries Department at Ibn Al-Haitham Teaching Eye Hospital (2020â2022).
- Appointed Arab Board Training Center Manager and contributed to the training of ophthalmology residents and fellows across the region.
- Served as Arab Board examiner, supervisor, and trainer in multiple international final oral and clinical examinations.
- Achieved Board Membership of the World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS), reflecting international recognition in the field.
Research & Publications
- Al-Mafrachi AA. Oculoplastic Surgery: A Common Guide to Common Disorders. In: Essam AE Eltoukhy (Ed.). Oculoplastic Surgery: A Common Guide to Common Disorders. Springer Ophthalmology and Oculoplasty, pp. 283â290.
- Al-Mafrachi AA, et al. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2022;10(B):152â155.
- Al-Mafrachi AA, et al. Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injection Monotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Iraq. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2018;9(4).
- Al-Mafrachi AA, et al. Epidemiological Analysis of Congenital Cataract in a Sample of Iraqi Patients. Contributor to the Springer textbook Oculoplastic Surgery: A Common Guide to Common Disorders, authoring the chapter on pages 283â290.
- Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2022.
- Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injection Monotherapy Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Iraq. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2018.
Expertise
- Pediatric Cataract
- Strabismus
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Myopia management
- Ambylopia Management
- Pediatric Refractive Errors
Membership
- World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS)
- Emirates Society of Ophthalmology
- Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow
- Fellow of the Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations (FIBMS) in Ophthalmology.
Blogs
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