El-Karim Rhemtulla, Ophthalmologist
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El-Karim Rhemtulla

Ophthalmologist

274 Fourth Ave Unit 3 St. Catharines ON, L2R 6P9
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El-Karim Rhemtulla, MD, is an ophthalmologist working for the Niagara Health System in Ontario. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in advanced cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery, and functional/cosmetic oculoplastic surgery. Dr. Rhemtulla was educated at University of Cambridge and completed a residency at University of Toronto. Additionally, he maintains professional memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.

Education and Training

MD at University of Cambridge

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

CataractComprehensive OphthalmologyGlaucoma and Retina Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local and Regional Public Speaking -
  • Lecturer at McMaster University -

Internships

  • Birmingham Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Canadian Ophthalmological Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His passion for Ophthalmology.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Working Out

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology Journal

El-Karim Rhemtulla's Practice location

274 Fourth Ave Unit 3 -
St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9
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