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Dr. Mohammad Hamid
Ophthalmologist
Originally from Montreal, Dr. Hamid is a passionate learner and has always been an exceptional student, consistently ranking at the top of his class throughout his academic journey. He completed his medical degree at the University of Montreal with distinction and then specialized in ophthalmology, completing a five-year residency program at the University of Sherbrooke. He later served as chief resident, where he was tasked with teaching ophthalmology to his junior colleagues.
Dr. Hamid also undertook a post-doctoral fellowship focusing on glaucoma and anterior segment surgery at the University of Montreal, specializing further in refractive surgery. He gained experience working with one of Canada's most renowned refractive surgeons, Dr. Michel Podtetenev, and joined the Invisia Clinic in December 2015.
Surgical and Refractive Experience:
Dr. Hamid has performed over 2000 intraocular surgeries and more than 3000 laser eye interventions. He possesses extensive knowledge in refractive cataract surgery and specializes in complex cases. He is the second ophthalmologist in Quebec and third in Canada to perform ReLEx SMILE, a new minimally invasive laser treatment that redefines refractive surgery as we know it. Dr. Hamid is also an esteemed glaucoma surgeon, performing minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries with ease.
Achievements and Distinctions:
Dr. Hamid is an active member of the ophthalmology community. He has had the opportunity to share his knowledge at some of the industry's largest conferences, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Glaucoma Society, and the Canadian Glaucoma Society. He has published several peer-reviewed scientific articles, received numerous research grants for his work, and continues to conduct clinical studies in the field.
Dr. Hamid is a passionate educator who regularly lectures to colleagues. He is an adjunct clinical professor at the University of Sherbrooke, where he trains residents from the University of Montreal and the University of Sherbrooke. Lastly, he was awarded the Best Speaker Prize at the University of Sherbrooke's Research Day.
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