Abdallah Mahrous, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Abdallah Mahrous, who serves patients in New York, New York.

A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Mahrous specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery, a sub-specialty focused on diseases of the posterior segment of the eye including the vitreous cavity and the retina. He is an Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine & an Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

“Being the son of an ophthalmologist myself, I’ve always been intrigued by the complex human eye and how it functions from a young age. I’ve dedicated my life to studying the human eye and completed prestigious training in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal subspecialty fellowship here at my home institution of Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital” expressed Dr. Mahrous.

His clinical and surgical interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, retinal tears and holes, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, retinal vein occlusions, dislocated lenses, as well as infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eye. 

A graduate of Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Dr. Mahrous received his medical degree with Honors in Academic Distinction where he graduated top of his class and also received the United States Medical Licensure Examination Tutor award for his teaching and mentoring of junior medical students. He then relocated to the United States, performing an internship at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and a three-year residency in ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where he gained exposure to various pathology across the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals as well as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He also served as Chief Resident in his senior year and won the prestigious Distinguished House Staff Award selectively chosen amongst the residents of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for his clinical and surgical excellence.

Thereafter, Dr. Mahrous completed his two-year fellowship in vitreo-retinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. During his fellowship training, he gained broad clinical and surgical experience treating patients across Weill Cornell Medicine clinics, New York Presbyterian Hospitals of Weill Cornell, Lower Manhattan, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Achieving excellence, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, retinal, and corneal surgery.

Actively involved in clinical research, Dr. Mahrous has contributed to numerous surgical, clinical, and basic science peer-reviewed publications. He has also written journal review articles, helped author on several retina textbook chapters, and has presented at local, national, and international ophthalmology conferences.

On a more personal note, he is fluent in both English and Arabic. 

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