
Dr. Mostafa El Rayes
Fellow — Master’s in Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery Aravind Eye Hospital Collaboration
Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon
About Dr. Mostafa El Rayes
Dr. Mostafa El Rayes is a distinguished Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Royal Eye & Ear Hospital, Nairobi, and a Fellow of the Master’s Degree in Ophthalmology with extensive international experience in comprehensive eye care and advanced ophthalmic surgery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mostafa has worked across six countries — Egypt, Yemen, Djibouti, Chad, Somalia, and Kenya — providing high-quality ophthalmic services in diverse and often demanding healthcare settings. His breadth of international exposure has equipped him with the ability to deliver world-class surgical care to patients of all backgrounds and clinical complexities.
He maintains a professional collaboration with Aravind Eye Hospital, India — one of the world’s leading eye care institutions — reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of global ophthalmic practice. Beyond his surgical work, Dr. Mostafa has trained numerous ophthalmologists in advanced microsurgical techniques and remains dedicated to ophthalmic education and surgical excellence.
Surgical Achievements
5,000+ Vitreoretinal surgeries performed | 20,000+ Phacoemulsification cataract surgeries |
700+ Corneal transplant procedures | 4,000+ LASIK refractive procedures |
Areas of Specialisation
- ✦ Vitreoretinal Surgery
- ✦ Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery (PHACO)
- ✦ Corneal Transplantation
- ✦ LASIK Refractive Surgery
- ✦ Comprehensive Eye Care & Ophthalmic Surgery
- ✦ Advanced Microsurgical Training & Ophthalmic Education
Professional Collaboration
🏥 Aravind Eye Hospital, India
Dr. Mostafa maintains an active professional collaboration with Aravind Eye Hospital — one of the world’s largest and most respected eye care institutions, renowned globally for surgical excellence, innovation, and its mission to eliminate needless blindness. This collaboration keeps Dr. Mostafa at the cutting edge of global ophthalmic practice and directly benefits patients at Royal Eye & Ear Hospital.
Teaching & Training
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Mostafa is deeply committed to the advancement of ophthalmic surgery through education. He has trained numerous ophthalmologists in advanced microsurgical techniques — passing on the precision and expertise that defines his clinical work to the next generation of eye surgeons.
“Surgical excellence is not just about what happens in the operating theatre — it is about building the next generation of surgeons who will carry that excellence forward.”
International Experience
Dr. Mostafa’s clinical career spans six countries across Africa, the Middle East and Asia — bringing specialist vitreoretinal and comprehensive ophthalmic care to some of the most underserved regions in the world.
Egypt Yemen Djibouti Chad Somalia Kenya
Qualifications
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellow — Master’s Degree in Ophthalmology | Advanced specialist qualification in Ophthalmology |
| Subspecialty — Vitreoretinal Surgery | Advanced training in vitreoretinal surgical techniques |
| Professional Collaboration | Aravind Eye Hospital, India |
Book a consultation
Book an Appointment with Dr. Mostafa El Rayes
Available at Royal Eye & Ear Hospital, 3rd Parklands Avenue, Nairobi.
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📞 0743 006000 💬 0743 006000 📍 3rd Parklands Ave, Nairobi