Dr. Marwan Abdulaal
Areas of Expertise
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
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Case Western Reserve University
FellowshipVitreoretinal Surgery
UT Southwestern University
FellowshipOphthalmology
American University of Beirut
Residency
Ophthalmology
Case Western Reserve University
ResidencyDoctor of Medicine
Damascus University Medical School
Medical SchoolUndergraduate Degree
Damascus University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Best surgical case presentation award of ASRS grand rounds sessions
2023American Society of Retina Specialists
Rabb-Venable, Resident Research Award
2021National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Section
Best Fellow Teaching award
2016Case Western Reserve University
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- OH
- License Numbers
- 35147100
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