Dr. Maitham Kadhem
Glaucoma Consultant & Cataract Surgeon
A Bahraini ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at Almosawi Eye Specialist Center, where he serves as a Consultant in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery.
He completed an International Glaucoma Fellowship at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), gaining advanced expertise in complex glaucoma management, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and combined cataract-glaucoma procedures.
With extensive surgical experience including Trabeculectomies, tube surgeries, over MIGS(Hydrus, iStent inject W, iStent Infinite, PreserFlo MicroShunt), and phacoemulsification including complex cases.
Dr. Maitham Kadhem integrates cutting-edge international practice with compassionate, patient-centered care.
Driven by innovation and academic excellence, he has contributed to clinical research, surgical device design projects, and the development of departmental policies and procedures (DPPs) for glaucoma surgery and management, aligning them with American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) standards.
Board Certification
- Arab board certificate.
- Fellowship in Glaucoma and anterior segment, Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)
- ICO and Royal collage of ophthalmologist’s certificates
- Certified minimal invasive glaucoma surgeon
Education / Experience
• BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY, MBBCH,
• Arab Board of Ophthalmology
• International Glaucoma Fellowship, Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)
• Consultant Ophthalmologist. NHRA-Licensed.
• Clinical Lecturer, AGU– Bahrain
Throughout his career, Dr. Maitham Kadhem has combined clinical leadership, teaching, and research to elevate glaucoma care in Bahrain and the region. His work bridges international standards and local practice shaping future ophthalmologists while ensuring patients receive the highest level of surgical excellence.
Why Ophthalmology?
During his early medical training, Dr. Maitham Kadhem developed a fascination with the delicate precision of eye surgery and the profound impact it has on patients’ lives.
He finds deep fulfillment in restoring sight an experience that combines the artistry of microsurgery with the science of vision. Each patient’s regained clarity reinforces his dedication to ophthalmology as a lifelong calling.