Dr. Ebrahim has spent a lifetime in medical education and practice. He is a Vitreo-Retinal Micro-Surgeon with 14 years of higher education, and over 15 years of practice. See a bit of his background below:
- B.A. from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
- M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C.
- Worked in the laboratory of Nobel Laureate Dr. Carleton Gadjusek at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) while in Washington, DC.
- Intern of the Year award in Internal Medicine.
- Ophthalmology degree from Tulane University, earning three annual research awards.
- Chief Fellow of Vitreo-Retinal Micro-Surgery while obtaining his Retinal Surgery degree from Dr. G. Peyman. Dr. Peyman is the most published retinal specialist in the history of the field, co-creator of the field of vitreo-retinal micro-surgery, a White House honored medical innovator, and a revered member of the Ophthalmology Hall of Fame. Dr. Ebrahim is proud to have served as his Chief Fellow.
- Board Certified since 2004.
- Clinical Adjunct Professor at the Tulane University School of Medicine since 2003.
- Dr. Ebrahim has been published in ophthalmic and retinal journals and a defining medical textbook.
- Published member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
- Member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
- Served on the Board of Directors of The American Diabetes Association (ADA Louisiana) and Lighthouse Louisiana.
In 2005, Dr. Ebrahim founded THE RETINA INSTITUTE with an ethic of Patient-centered care. He has successfully served thousands of deserving patients.
