Dr. Gorka Sesma Quintana
Chairman of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KKESH&RC)
Dr. Gorka Sesma Quintana is listed as Chairman of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KKESH&RC). Gorka is scheduled to speak at 13th Evolving Practice of Ophthalmology Middle East Conference (EPOMEC 2026) on 3 December 2026.
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About
Dr. Gorka Sesma Quintana is Chairman of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Division at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KKESH&RC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he has practiced since 2016. With more than 30 years of experience in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, he is recognized for his surgical expertise in complex strabismus, childhood cataract, congenital glaucoma, and ocular trauma, and for his leadership in developing research and training programs within the division. He trained in ophthalmology and completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Central University of Venezuela, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston, USA). Prior to joining KKESH, he was Associate Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Unidad Oftalmológica de Caracas, Venezuela. Dr. Sesma has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and is a peer reviewer for numerous op
Upcoming
13th Evolving Practice of Ophthalmology Middle East Conference (EPOMEC 2026) 3 December 2026 – 5 December 2026
- Instructional Course (Thursday) - Pediatric (Channel 2) Speaker · 3 December 2026
- Pediatrics: The Challenge is on: How Would you Handle it? Panellist · 3 December 2026
- Basic Eye Muscle Surgery: Strabismus Surgery Challenge Speaker · 4 December 2026
- Instructional Course (Friday) - Pediatric (Channel 2) Speaker · 4 December 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Gorka at events on B2DB.
- Dr. Abdullah Khan Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist 4 shared sessions
- Dr. Ghada Ismail Gawdat Professor of Ophthalmology 3 shared sessions
- Dr. Shatha Alfreihi 3 shared sessions
- Dr. Ahmed Awadein Professor of Ophthalmology 2 shared sessions
- Dr. Husain Alharmi 2 shared sessions
- Dr. Abeer Al Ali Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Surgeon 1 shared session
- Dr. Ali A.r.m Mefreji Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist 1 shared session
- Dr. Andrew Malem 1 shared session
- Dr. Hala El Hilali 1 shared session
- Dr. Imran Jawaid Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist 1 shared session
- Dr. Maryam Al Khayat Ophthalmology Consultant 1 shared session
- Dr. Salma Yassine Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist & Neuro-Ophthalmologist · Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai 1 shared session