Dr Nadia Waheed, a distinguished Professor in Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine, has been honored with a place on The Ophthalmologist Power List 2023, recognizing the top 100 individuals worldwide who have demonstrated "Ten Years of Excellence and Impact in Ophthalmology." This prestigious accolade celebrates Dr Waheed's groundbreaking contributions to the field of eye health, particularly in imaging.
An alumnus of the Aga Khan University, Dr Nadia Waheed completed her MBBS degree in 1998, and her journey from AKU to becoming a leading figure in ophthalmology has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Over the past decade, Dr Waheed's transformative work in high-resolution and high-speed Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography has significantly advanced the understanding of various eye diseases and health conditions. Her dedication to patient care and disease comprehension has established her as a trailblazer in ophthalmology.
Reflecting on her journey and choice of specialty, Dr Nadia Waheed expressed that “Ophthalmology has the unique blend of being bench to bedside at a very fast pace, both medical and surgical, and you can help patients immediately and see the effects. It is also amazing in the kind of people it attracts: innovative, out of the box thinkers."
Link to the full interview here.
Dr Nadia Waheed, a distinguished Professor in Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine, has been honored with a place on The Ophthalmologist Power List 2023, recognizing the top 100 individuals worldwide who have demonstrated "Ten Years of Excellence and Impact in Ophthalmology." This prestigious accolade celebrates Dr Waheed's groundbreaking contributions to the field of eye health, particularly in imaging.
An alumnus of the Aga Khan University, Dr Nadia Waheed completed her MBBS degree in 1998, and her journey from AKU to becoming a leading figure in ophthalmology has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Over the past decade, Dr Waheed's transformative work in high-resolution and high-speed Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography has significantly advanced the understanding of various eye diseases and health conditions. Her dedication to patient care and disease comprehension has established her as a trailblazer in ophthalmology.
Reflecting on her journey and choice of specialty, Dr Nadia Waheed expressed that “Ophthalmology has the unique blend of being bench to bedside at a very fast pace, both medical and surgical, and you can help patients immediately and see the effects. It is also amazing in the kind of people it attracts: innovative, out of the box thinkers."
Link to the full interview here.
