Dr. River  Kattan

Biography

Dr. Kattan MD.MBBS.FRCSC

Dr. Kattan is a highly qualified ophthalmologist with remarkable credentials.
She completed her Ophthalmology residency at McGill University in 2012, affirming her expertise within the field. To further enhance her knowledge and skills, she pursued a super specialized fellowship in medical and surgical glaucoma at Dalhousie University.

In 2018, Dr. Kattan underwent surgical training in Lid and aesthetic surgery under the tutelage of renowned oculoplastic surgeons, Dr. Lucie Khoury in Montreal, Canada, and Dr. Francesco Bernardini in Genova, Italy. This additional training has undoubtedly broadened her scope of practice and refined her proficiency in this specialized area.

Aside from her exceptional qualifications, Dr. Kattan also takes part in various humanitarian missions and public education initiatives. Among these endeavors are the Surgical Cataract and Glaucoma mission in Trindade and Tobago with the WHO in 2014, the Surgical Cataract mission in Jaipur, India in 2016, and the Surgical Cataract & Oculoplastic mission in Myanmar in 2019. These experiences demonstrate her dedication to helping underserved populations and improving eye healthcare globally.

Furthermore, Dr. Kattan actively engages in public speaking engagements to promote Glaucoma awareness and early detection. Since 2014, she has consistently contributed to educating the public on this important aspect of eye health.

Dr. Kattan’s extensive qualifications, ongoing education, and commitment to humanitarian efforts make her a valuable asset to the field of ophthalmology.

Consultant ophthalmologist
Consultant Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery
Consultant Refractive Surgery
Consultant Surgical Lid Aesthetic Surgery
Consultant Medical Aesthetics (Botox and Filler)

McGill University

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Canadian board)

English, French, Arabic

12 Years

Area of expertise

1. Glaucoma diagnosis, medical treatment, advance laser treatment, Advance Minimally invasive glaucoma surgical treatment, Traditional glaucoma surgical treatment
2. Advance complex cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants
3. Lid aesthetic surgery, upper and lower blepharoplasty, canthopexy (cat eye, fox eye) Lid lesions excision and repair, minor lid surgery (chalazion, tags, etc.) punctoplasty , punctual plugs , trichiasis treatment ( misdirected lashes ), excisional biopsy for lid lesions
4. Eyebrow lift surgery
5. Medical aesthetic, filler and Botox for aesthetic purpose (neck, face, eyes, lips, cheeks), Botox for medical reasons such as excessive sweeting, migraine, facial spasm, eye lid spams.
6. Ocular Trauma Surgical Care and Management
7. Conjunctival disease diagnosis and treatment both medical and surgical. such as pterygium excision and repair, lesions biopsy
8. General Ophthalmology
   • • • Medical Retinal disease diagnosis and treatment such as
         • • Diabetic eye disease
           • Age related macular degeneration.
       • Corneal disease screening and treatment
       • Dry eye diagnosis and treatment