Dr Mohammed Alhayek is a specialist in Ophthalmology, with a strong academic background and professional experience in different areas of the specialty. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2007 and obtained his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of A Coruña in 2016.

He completed his specialist training in Ophthalmology at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona, where he undertook his residency between 2017 and 2021. He currently works as a consultant ophthalmologist in the Ophthalmology Department at Hospital de Palamós.

Academic training and career

Dr Alhayek graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2007 and obtained his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of A Coruña in 2016.

His academic training is complemented by a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the National School of Public Health of the Carlos III Health Institute, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Research Methodology from the Foundation for the Training of the Spanish Medical Association.

Throughout his career, he has undertaken further training in different areas of Ophthalmology, including retina and vitreoretinal surgery, macular degeneration, corneal disease, glaucoma, ocular surface disorders and cataract surgery.

Research experience

Dr Alhayek has developed significant research experience, particularly in the fields of retina and ocular surface disease.

He has participated as a sub-investigator in several clinical trials and observational studies related to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular oedema and intravitreal treatments, as well as research projects focusing on pterygium surgery and ocular surface disease.

He has also participated in numerous national and international ophthalmology congresses, presenting research and clinical cases involving different ophthalmic conditions and treatments.

Clinical and professional activity

His professional career has developed both within the public healthcare system and in specialised hospital settings.

Between 2007 and 2010 and, subsequently, between 2016 and 2017, he worked as a medical consultant within the Integrated Health Services of Baix Empordà, part of the Catalan Health Service.

Between 2017 and 2021, he completed his specialist training as an ophthalmology resident in the Ophthalmology Department at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona.

He currently works as a consultant ophthalmologist in the Ophthalmology Department at Hospital de Palamós and as an ophthalmologist at Oftalis.

His clinical practice in general ophthalmology includes the assessment, diagnosis and follow-up of a wide range of eye conditions.

Membership of scientific societies