Welcome to Alberta Eye MD
Your Ophthalmologist in Edmonton, Alberta

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 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 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 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. 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.