Dr. Marwan Abdulaal

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Blue Ash, OH

Areas of Expertise

Vitrectomy Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusions
Posterior Segment Laser Treatment
Complex Retinal Detachment Repair

About Me

Dr. Marwan Abdulaal is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal specialist at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, where he provides expert care for retinal diseases. He completed rigorous training, including ophthalmology residencies at the American University of Beirut and Case Western Reserve University, followed by fellowship training in medical retina at Harvard Medical School and surgical retina at UT Southwestern in Dallas.

His clinical focus is on managing complex retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, vascular diseases of the retina, and challenging retinal detachment repairs. Dr. Abdulaal is dedicated to preserving and restoring vision through advanced surgical and medical treatments, offering patients practical and effective care plans.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Abdulaal is actively involved in teaching ophthalmology residents and medical students through the University of Cincinnati, where he holds an academic appointment. He has contributed to the field through multiple peer-reviewed publications and research presentations, earning awards like the Best Fellow Teaching Award and the Rabb-Venable Resident Research Award. Outside of medicine, he enjoys staying active with tennis, soccer, and traveling.

Training

  • Medical Retina

    Joslin’s Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Pediatric Ophthalmology

    Case Western Reserve University

    Fellowship
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

    UT Southwestern University

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    American University of Beirut

    Residency
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Ophthalmology

    Case Western Reserve University

    Residency
  • Doctor of Medicine

    Damascus University Medical School

    Medical School
  • Undergraduate Degree

    Damascus University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Best surgical case presentation award of ASRS grand rounds sessions

    2023

    American Society of Retina Specialists

  • Rabb-Venable, Resident Research Award

    2021

    National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Section

  • Best Fellow Teaching award

    2016

    Case Western Reserve University

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
OH
License Numbers
35147100

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