IBRAHIM MOHAMMED QOZAT

[email protected]

Cell Phone: 9738014561

Mailing Address: 14059 Riveredge Dr, 33637 Tampa, Florida, USA

Medical Education

Residency in Ophthalmology                                                                       July 2016-July 2021

Saarland Medical Center, University of Saarland, Germany

Ophthalmology Clinic of Nuremberg

Bellevue Clinic Kiel 

Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery                                     September 2005-December 2011

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

Cornea Fellow, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

July 2026- June 2027

Glaucoma Fellow, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

July 2025- June 2026

Glaucoma Fellow, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida

July 2024- July 2025

Ophthalmologist, Moslemani Klinik

October 2022 – June 2024   | Homburg, Germany

• Assessed and examined approximately 65 patients daily.
• Independently performed Cataract Surgery and intravitreal injections.

Attending Physician, University of Saarland and ViDia Hospital Karlsruhe

     September 2021 - August 2022   | Karlsruhe

• Conducted daily rounds with more than 20 direct interaction with patients.
• Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Operated on and managed multiple patients with various conditions including cataract, assisted with vitreoretinal surgery under the guidance of the Ophthalmology Department Head, and administered intravitreal injections

Resident, University of Saarland | Ophthalmology Clinic of Nuremberg| Bellevue Clinic Kiel 

     July 15, 2016 – July 15, 2021 |  Germany

• Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
• Participated in many assigned educational conferences, rotations, testing and advisor meetings.
• Performed rounds daily to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.

Primary Healthcare Physician, United Nations Relief and Work Agency

     July 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015 | Gaza

• Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.

Volunteer Work:

Visiting Doctor, Ophthalmology Department, Tuebingen University

December 3, 2012- February 3, 2013

Publications:

ABSTRACT PRESENTATIONS______________________________________

1. Abubaker YS, Qozat I, Wagner IV, Lentz PC, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Evaluating the Role of ChatGPT-4o in Predicting Glaucoma Progression Using Clinical and Imaging Data: A Comparison with a Glaucoma Specialist [Poster Presentation]. Mayo Clinic Research Operations Management Team Retreat, 2024.

2. Ahuja AS, Lentz PC, Wagner IV, Abubaker Y, Vasu P, Qozat I, Ten Hulzen RD, Miller DD, Ang BCH, Dorairaj S. 24-Month Outcomes of Goniotomy and Transluminal Dilation of Schlemm’s Canal with Phacoemulsification [Poster Presentation]. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2025. 

3. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz PC, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Postoperative Cystoid Macular Edema after Perforating Keratoplasty and Endothelial Keratoplasty [Poster Presentation]. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2025. 

4. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz PC, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Postoperative Cystoid Macular Edema after Endothelial Keratoplasty in Vitrectomized Versus Non-Vitrectomized Eyes [Presentation]. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2025. 

5. Abubaker Y, Vasu P, Lentz PC, Wagner IV, Ahuja AS, Qozat I, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. 12-Month Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Combined with Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery [Poster Presentation]. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2025. 

6. Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz PC, May R, Abubaker Y, Ahuja AS, Ampuero-Cerdan K, Qozat I, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Implantation of Intraocular Collamer Lens for Correction of Myopia As a Risk Factor for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma [Poster Presentation]. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2025. 

7. Vasu P, Wagner IV, Abubaker YS, Lentz PC, Ahuja AS, Qozat I, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Potentiator of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Necessity for Interventional Therapy Implantation [Poster Presentation]. American Glaucoma Society, 2025.

8.  Abubaker YS, Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz PC, Ahuja AS, Ang BCH, Dorairaj S. 48-Months Outcomes of Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy compared with XEN45 Gel Stent Implantation [Poster Presentation]. American Glaucoma Society, 2025.

9. Abubaker Y, Gumaste P, Wagner I, Lentz PC, Qozat I, Vasu P, Ahuja AS, Dorairaj E, Dorairaj S. Optimizing XEN-45 Implantation Outcomes: Tailoring Surgical and Postoperative Strategies Based on Patient’s Profile [Poster Presentation]. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2025

10. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner I, Lentz C, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller D, Dorairaj S. Risk of glaucoma progression in patients using a calcium channel blocker [Poster Presentation]. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 2025

11. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Stewart MW, Dorairaj S, Polycythemia Vera as a Potentiator of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma [Poster Presentation]. American Glaucoma Society, 2025.

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS                                              

1. Qozat I, Xanthpoulou K, Weinstein I, Seitz B, Daas L. Descemet Membrane Detachment after Complex Cataract Surgery - DMEK is Not Always Necessary. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2021;238(2):162-165. doi:10.1055/a-1268-9042

2. Qozat I, Lepper S, Seitz B. Binocular Asymmetric Manifestation of Cat-Scratch Disease Due to Bartonella Henselae Infection in an Immunosuppressed Patient. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022;239(9):1136-1142. doi:10.1055/a-1229-4391

3. Qozat I, Lepper S, Daas L, Seitz B. Successful Bilateral Exchange of Multifocal IOLs 7 Years after Cataract Surgery due to Patient Dissatisfaction. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022;239(12):1457-1461. doi:10.1055/a-1535-1785

4. Vasu P, Hall RP, Wagner IV, Lentz PC, Abubaker Y, Shokair A, Boopathiraj N, Qozat I, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Racial Disparities in Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery for Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024 Oct 10; 271:96-103. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2024.10.006. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39393419.

5. Vasu P, Abubaker Y, Boopathiraj N, Wagner IV, Lentz PC, Dorairaj E, Shokair A, Qozat I, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Clinical Outcomes of Excisional Goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade: 6-Year Results. Ophthalmology and Therapy. 2024 Oct;13(10):2731-2744. doi: 10.1007/s40123-024-01016-8. Epub 2024 Aug 16. PMID: 39150602; PMCID: PMC11408425.

6. Vasu P, Wagner IV, Abubaker YS, Lentz PC, Ahuja AS, Qozat I, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Potentiator of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Necessity for Interventional Therapy [Accepted for publication in Ophthalmology Glaucoma]

7. Abubaker Y, Qozat I, Vasu P, Dorairaj E, Dorairaj S. The evolving role of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery in glaucoma treatment: A shift toward personalized and predictive medicine. Kerala J Ophthalmol 2025; 37:4-8.

8. Suffo S, Daas L, Abdin AD, Qozat I, Munteanu C, Seitz B, Abu Dail Y. Results of Combined Penetrating Keratoplasty and Pars Plana Vitrectomy Performed for Infectious Keratitis with Endophthalmitis Compared to Other Non-Infectious Indications: Series of 129 Eyes. J Clin Med. 2025 Sep 24;14(19):6748.

SUBMITTED:

1. Abstracts
   1. Gumaste P, Abubaker Y, Qozat I, Lentz C, Wagner I, Dorairaj S. Second Time’s the Charm: Unveiling the Promise of Repeat XEN Gel Stents in Glaucoma [Submitted to World Glaucoma Congress]

1. 2. Vasu P, Dorairaj E, Wagner I, Lentz PC, Abubaker Y, Ahuja A, Qozat I, Dorairaj S. Anxiety Disorder and Its Influence on Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Progression Glaucoma [Submitted to World Glaucoma Congress]

1. 3. Abubaker Y, Wagner I, Lentz C, Vasu P, Gumaste P, Ahuja A, Qozat I, Dorairaj S. 24-Month Clinical Outcomes of Canaloplasty and Trabeculotomy in Pseudophakic Eyes with Severe Glaucoma [Submitted to World Glaucoma Congress]

1. 4. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Stewart MW, Dorairaj S, Polycythemia Vera as a Potentiator of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma [Submitted to American Glaucoma Society Congress]

1. 5. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller D, Stewart MW, Dorairaj S, Cystoid Macular Edema after Endothelial Keratoplasty in Eyes With Prior Vitrectomy versus Eyes Without Prior Vitrectomy [Submitted ASCRS] 
   6. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller D, Stewart MW, Dorairaj S, Incidence of Cystoid Macular Edema After Penetrating Keratoplasty and Endothelial Keratoplasty [Submitted ASCRS] 
   7. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller D, Stewart MW, Dorairaj S, Risk of Glaucoma Progression in Patients using a Calcium Channel Blocker: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study [Submitted ARVO] 

2. Peer-Reviewed Publications
   1. Abubaker Y, Mahameed D, Ahuja AS, Shokair A, Abukhaled Y, Boopathiraj N, Qozat I, Wagner IV, Lentz PCL, Vasu P, Miller DD, Dorairaj S. Implementation of the Metaverse in Ophthalmology: Perceived Challenges, Benefits, and Future Outlook [Submitted to Journal of Current Ophthalmology]
   2. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller D, Stewart MW, Dorairaj S, Cystoid Macular Edema after Endothelial Keratoplasty in Eyes With Prior Vitrectomy versus Eyes Without Prior Vitrectomy [Submitted to European Journal of Ophthalmology] 

1. 3. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller D, Stewart MW, Dorairaj S, Incidence of Cystoid Macular Edema After Penetrating Keratoplasty and Endothelial Keratoplasty [Submitted to Klin Monbl Augenheilkd] 
   4. Qozat I, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj S, Uveitis-Glaucoma- Hyphema Syndrome, [submitted to Glaucoma Grand Rounds]
   5. Qozat I, Vasu P, Wagner IV, Lentz, Conner, Abubaker Y, Dorairaj E, Miller D, Lang Mary, Dorairaj S, Risk of Glaucoma Progression in Patients using a Calcium Channel Blocker: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study [Submitted to IVOS] 

Hands-On Training Activities:

• Cataract Surgery Course, May 2022, Cairo, Egypt
• Cataract Surgery Course, February 2020, Nuremberg, Germany
• Primary Care Trauma Course, October 2012, Shifa Hospital, Gaza, Palestine

Achievements, Awards, and Certifications

October 2023      ECFMG certification

November 2021   Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology

October 2021       Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmology

August 2021        German Board of Ophthalmology

September 2015 License to practice Medicine in Germany

March 2014      IFOM CSE (International Foundation of Medicine), ECFMG, Gaza, Palestine

July 2013        License to Practice Medicine in Palestine, Palestine

Conferences and Training Courses

Refractive surgery module 1 and 2, Sinjab academy

Cataract surgery training course

Languages:

Arabic: mother language

English: fluent, IELTS score 7, OET

German: Fluent C1 level

Hobbies and Interests:

Hiking, Horseback riding, poetry, calligraphy.