Malaysia
Dr. Vanessa Naseem, MBBS, FRCS, is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon based at Island Hospital, Penang, Malaysia. She obtained her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Ophthalmology in 2003 and pursued subspecialty training in oculoplastic surgery at renowned institutions, including Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Netherlands), National University Hospital (Singapore), and Serdang Hospital (Malaysia).
Dr. Vanessa played a pivotal role in establishing the Oculoplastic Department at Penang General Hospital and has been actively contributing to the field through leadership roles, including Secretary of the Orbit and Oculoplastic Chapter, Academy of Medicine Malaysia, and Founding Chairperson of the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She has also served as a councillor for the Asia Pacific Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery (APSOPRS) and is a key member of the Women Ophthalmologist Worldwide (WOW) executive committee.
Recognized for her outstanding service, Dr. Vanessa has received multiple accolades, including the Excellence Service Award from the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the Asia Pacific Association of Ophthalmology Achievement Award. She actively participates in local and international conferences and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications in ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgery.
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