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Dr. Hassan Al-Kuwaikbi

Senior Consultant in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery

Dr. Hassan Al-Kuwaikbi is a board-certified consultant in ophthalmology and eye surgery, specializing in cataract surgery, vision correction, and glaucoma management. He holds the Saudi Board in Ophthalmology from King Saud University and completed a clinical fellowship at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital in glaucoma and related optic nerve disorders.

He also earned a subspecialty fellowship in corneal and cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, limbal stem cell transplantation, and refractive surgery from St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, in Seoul.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Al-Kuwaikbi has held several leadership positions, including Head of Ophthalmology Departments at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Medical City serving the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia, and former Deputy Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at King Salman Hospital.

He is distinguished for his expertise in cataract surgeries, glaucoma treatment, laser and LASIK vision correction, and the management of keratoconus and other corneal disorders.

LANGUAGES

Arabic, English

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), specialized in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery

Saudi Board in Ophthalmology – King Saud University

Clinical Fellowship at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital in Glaucoma (including Open- and Angle-Closure Glaucoma) and Cataract Surgery

Subspecialty Fellowship in Corneal and Cataract Surgery, and Refractive Surgery

Subspecialty Fellowship in Corneal Transplantation and Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation

Specialization

Ophthalmology

Nationality

Saudi

Credentials

Saudi Board in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery
Clinical Fellowship in Glaucoma and Cataract Diseases at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
Subspecialty Fellowship in Corneal and Cataract Surgery, and Refractive Surgery — St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea (Seoul)
Subspecialty Fellowship in Corneal Transplantation and Limbal Stem Cell Surgery — St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea (Seoul)

Professional Associations

Associate Editor at the Journal of Advances in Ophthalmology and the Visual System (USA)

Professional Experience

Consultant in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery at Kingdom Hospital
Former Head of Ophthalmology Departments at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Medical City, serving the Northern Region of Saudi Arabia
Former Deputy Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at King Salman Hospital (2009–2011)

Clinical Expertise & Services Offered

Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) and Intraocular Lens Implantation
Glaucoma Surgery
Refractive Surgery and Vision Correction Procedures (including LASIK)
Corneal Diseases and Various Corneal Surgeries
Keratoconus Management and Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
Ocular Surface Diseases and Tumors
Excision of Pterygium and Lipid (Sebaceous) Cysts
Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome

Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles