Alberta Eye MD

2731 Hewes Way NW Suite 103

Edmonton, Alberta T6L 6W6

780-450-3335

780-461-9430

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Welcome to Alberta Eye MD
Your Ophthalmologist in Edmonton, Alberta

Call us at 780-450-3335 today.

Welcome to Alberta Eye MD in Edmonton.

Alberta Eye MD was founded by our doctors in February 2013. Our vision was to create a center of excellence in ophthalmic care. Alberta Eye MD is a multiple MD facility offering a broad scope of eye services which include cataract, glaucoma, pediatric, retina and other eye-related diseases.

We are proud to have a state of the art facility with the most cutting edge diagnostic testing and treatments in Northern Alberta. This includes medical treatments and surgical procedures to address ocular conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, as well as retinal diseases.

We aim to provide the best quality of care for our patients with a desire to maximize efficiency and utilization of health care resources.

We are currently accepting new consults including cataract, refractive lens exchange for presbyopia and other indications, glaucoma, medical retina, pediatric and other eye-related diseases.


Our Edmonton ophthalmologists offers a wide array of services, including:


  • Cataract surgery with the most advanced intraocular lenses
  • Glaucoma treatments including laser and state of the art surgeries
  • Refractive surgery including LASIK, PRK, TCAT as well as crosslinking and presbyopia laser treatment 
  • Medically indicated eyelid surgery including removal of lesions and dermatochalasis repair

For a complete list of services, visit our services page or call our Edmonton office at 780-450-3335.

At Alberta Eye MD, we are dedicated to providing high-quality ophthalmology services in a comfortable environment.
Call us at 780-450-3335 or schedule a consultation today online.

Edmonton Ophthalmologist | Alberta Eye MD | 780-450-3335

2731 Hewes Way NW Suite 103
Edmonton, Alberta T6L 6W6

Meet The Surgeons

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr.
    Kam Kassiri, MSc, MD, FRCSC

    Dr. Kassiri has completed his residency in ophthalmic surgery at the University of Alberta receiving surgical training from some of the world's most renowned surgeons and is committed to using the latest technologies and techniques in cataract and refractive surgery.  Dr. Kassiri is on staff at the University of Alberta, leading a comprehensive ophthalmology practice, and he is involved in teaching both undergraduate medical students as well as ophthalmic surgery residents.  His excellence in medical school and research is highlighted by numerous scholarships during his medical training.  Dr. Kassiri's areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma.

  • Dr.
    Michael W. Dorey, MD, FRCSC

    Dr. Michael W. Dorey completed his Bachelor of Science degree from Acadia University and obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Memorial University, graduating among the top of his class. He served as chief resident in Ophthalmology at Dalhousie University. He is also one of the few ophthalmologists in North America with dual fellowship certifications: an Ocular Pathology fellowship from the University of Ottawa and a Glaucoma/Anterior Segment fellowship from the Drexel University College of Medicine in Pittsburgh. He is currently working as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Alberta. 

  • Dr.
    Rehan Riyaz, MD, FRCSC

    Dr. Rehan Riyaz is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, and serves as Director of Cataract Surgical Training at the University of Alberta.  He completed his ophthalmology residency in Edmonton in 2012, and was awarded the prestigious Dr. T Alistair Boyd Prize for superior academic achievement upon graduation.  A member of the Ophthalmology Residency Program Committee, Dr. Riyaz evaluates medical students and residents, and helps to set the ophthalmology curriculum at the University of Alberta.  His areas of interest include cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens implantation, corneal crosslinking, and glaucoma.  Dr. Riyaz strives to maintain a short cataract surgery wait time of two months or less. 

  • Dr.
    Samer Abuswider, MBBCh, FRCS

    Dr Abuswider graduated from medical school at Tripoli University and finished 5 years of residency in Ophthalmology at Tripoli Eye hospital affiliated hospital of Libyan Medical Board of Specialties. He earned his certification in Ophthalmology from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow UK. He obtained two subspecialties in Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship from University of Ottawa and Glaucoma fellowship from University of Alberta. He worked at Royal Alexandra Hospital as Glaucoma specialist. He teaches and mentors medical student, residents and fellows at his Glaucoma clinic.

  • Dr.
    Mathew Palakkamanil

    Dr. Palakkamanil started his undergraduate studies at the University of Alberta before early admission to the medical doctorate (MD) program at the University of Calgary. After obtaining his MD, he then returned to Edmonton to complete his 5-year ophthalmology residency at the University of Alberta, where he served as chief resident. Concurrent to this residency training, he completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on epidemiology at Harvard University. He completed a clinical/surgical glaucoma fellowship at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a centre of excellence in glaucoma care that covers Atlantic Canada. Dr. Palakkamanil is currently appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta. He is actively involved in the training of medical students, residents and fellows.

  • Dr.
    Victor Penner

    Dr. Penner began his ocular training in optometry at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. While he enjoyed his optometric practice, he began enamored with surgery and had a strong desire to pursue a career in ophthalmology. After careful consideration, he returned to compete his Medical Doctor, Ophthalmology Residency Training and Glaucoma Fellowship all at the University of Manitoba. After completing his training, he took a position in Comox, BC. While this was a great adventure, it was not a glaucoma specific position, and Dr. Penner was pleased at the opportunity to join the Ophthalmology Department at the University of Alberta to bring his glaucoma skills to the community.

  • Dr.
    Marvi K. Cheema
    MD, FRCSC, Dip. ABO

    Dr. Anderson is an optometrist in San Diego providing complete eye care services for the surrounding communities. Originally from Calgary, Dr. Cheema graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences in Neuroscience with Honours from the University of Calgary. She then obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She remained in Edmonton for her residency training in Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta where she served as co-chief resident. Following residency, she completed fellowship training in Vision Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, including time at international centers of excellence such as Duke University in North Carolina and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England.

  • Dr.
    Sim Sandhu
    MD, FRCSC

    Dr. Sim Sandhu completed his Honors in Biology and minor in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa, where he also Captained the men's varsity hockey team. He was also fortunate to play NCAA hockey on a scholarship in Duluth, Minnesota. He then completed both his Doctor of Medicine and Ophthalmology training at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where he had the honor of serving as Co-Chief Resident. 

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  • "Alberta Eye MD is the best at what they do and make you feel right at home."
    Edmonton, Alberta

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Hours of Operation

Each ophthalmologist's clinic hours will vary.

Alberta Eye MD

Monday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

By Appointment

Sunday:

Closed