Dr. Mahmoud Hegab - Thumbay University Hospital
Dr. Mahmoud Hegab

Dr. Mahmoud Hegab

Retina Specialist

Dr. Mahmoud Hegab is an experienced Retina Specialist with over 15 years in the field of ophthalmology. He holds a Master’s degree in Ophthalmology from Zagazig Medical School. Dr. Hegab specializes in medical and surgical management of glaucoma, advanced retinal procedures, and laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears. He is skilled in intravitreal injections and implants, sutureless cataract surgeries, and managing retinopathy of prematurity in infants. His expertise includes using phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lenses. Fluent in English and Arabic, Dr. Hegab is committed to delivering comprehensive retinal and cataract care.

Department Center for Ophthalmology
Qualification
  • MS
  • MBBS
Languages
  • English
  • Arabic
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Area of Expertise

  • Medical and surgical management of glaucoma
  • YAG and Argon laser for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, after cataract opacification, and retinal breaks
  • Pterygium excision with graft (using medical glue without sutures)
  • Intravitreal injections (Lucentis, Eylea, and Beovu) and intravitreal implants (Ozurdex) for diabetic macular edema, vein occlusion, and posterior uveitis
  • Pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment and advanced diabetic retinal complications
  • Screening and management of premature infants for retinopathy of prematurity
  • Sutureless cataract surgery with phacoemulsification & small incision cataract surgery (with monofocal and multifocal intraocular lens)