A 1992 Cairo University graduate, Prof. Tarek M. Shaarawy serves as Head of the Glaucoma Unit at the University of Geneva Hospitals, leading international surgical societies and global blindness prevention initiatives.
Prof. Tarek M. Shaarawy completed his medical education at the Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, graduating in October 1992, where he also earned his Master’s degree in Ophthalmology. He completed his clinical ophthalmology residency at the Cairo Research Institute of Ophthalmology before pursuing international postgraduate training in Switzerland. He earned his Doctorate in Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Lausanne and completed two dedicated subspecialty fellowships in glaucoma surgery at the Universities of Lausanne and Basel.
Prof. Shaarawy is a recognized international authority in surgical innovations for glaucoma and global ophthalmic policy:
Hospital & Academic Appointments: Serves as the Head of the Glaucoma Unit and Director of the Glaucoma Surgery Research Group at the University of Geneva Hospitals (HUG) in Switzerland.
International Society Leadership: Serves as the President of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery (ISGS) and sits on the Board of Governors of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA).
Extensive Scientific Authorship: Author and editor of 8 standard textbooks on glaucoma, along with more than 120 peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters focusing on surgical techniques, normal tension glaucoma, and worldwide healthcare patterns.
Editorial Governance: Serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice and holds editorial board positions across major international journals, including the Journal of Glaucoma, International Journal of Ophthalmology, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, and Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology.
Global Humanitarian Initiatives: Actively contributes to international non-governmental organizations dedicated to preventing avoidable blindness, serving as a Co-Founder and Secretary-General of the Baladi Foundation, which delivers specialized eye care to underserved communities in Upper Egypt.
“Don’t take yourself too seriously.”