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Locations
Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Optic neurit...
Optic neuritis and ischemic optic neuropathy
Visual field loss
Unexplained visual loss
Visual disturbances
Double vision
Abnormal eye movements
Thyroid eye disease
Myasthenia gravis
Unequal pupil size
Blepharospasm (eye twitching)
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Dr. Al Othman earned her medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan, in 2006. She then completed her residency training in Ophthalmology at King Abdulla University Hospital/ Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2011. She was certified by the Jordanian Medical Council in Ophthalmology in 2012. She came to the U.S. to pursue specialty training in neuro-ophthalmology, completing fellowships at both Michigan State University and Houston Methodist Hospital. She also completed a Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship at University of Iowa, making her uniquely qualified to treat children and adolescents with neuro-ophthalmic problems. She joined the Flaum Eye Institute faculty in February 2021.
Dr. Al Othman is licensed in the State of New York and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) and the Iowa Eye Association. She is an editor of Neuro-Ophthalmology section- Eyewiki and Pediatric Ophthalmology section- Eyewiki and is a consultant at Eyewiki Editorial Board, 2019-2020
Her research interests include optic nerve disorders and neuro-ophthalmological diseases in pediatric age group. She has authored or co-authored nearly fifty publications in peer-reviewed journals of ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.
Dr. Al Othman sees patients at the University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute offices located at 210 Crittenden Boulevard.
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. 2019 - 2020
Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Methodist Hospital. 2018 - 2019
Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. 2017 - 2018
Residency, Ophthalmology, King Abdullah University Hospital. 2007 - 2011
Internship, Hospital Medicine, King Abdullah University Hospital. 2006 - 2007
Education
MBBS | Jordan University of Science & Technology (Jordan). 2006
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Patient Comments
Dr. Al Othman is top notch! She is a kind, compassionate expert and made me feel as though I was her only patient.
Aug 07, 2024
I felt Dr Al Othhman was experienced ,thorough compassionate. I feel fortunate to be under her care.
Aug 06, 2024
Dr. Bayan Al Othman is excellent! She explains everything so well.
Jul 31, 2024
Thorough, reiterated procedure, protocols, any care or concerns and was quite clear in effectively communicating.
Jul 31, 2024
[...] When I wasSeen and heard by Dr. Othman, I cried tears of gratitude and joy that she heard me and diagnosed the problem. She is an incredible MD and I thank God for her. Now the ball is rollingRegarding treatment and I have a diagnosis I never knew I had and can hopefully be treated for and addressed. Dr. Othman is the absolute best. She cares, she listens, she is humble, and greatlyKnowledgeable. I can't say enough about my gratitude to her!!! [...]
Jun 26, 2024
Knowledgeable doctor [...]
Apr 18, 2024
Provider explained all procedures and options clearly.
Feb 18, 2024
Exceptional visit overall. Both resident and Dr. Al Othman were simply excellent!
Nov 28, 2023
She never explained anything or asked if I had any concerns. Very abrupt, somewhat rude.
Nov 15, 2023
We came in with a lot of questions & concerns the dr. answered all our questions and we left with all our concerns taking care of.
Jul 18, 2023
Mother was very surprised/pleased she had looked at latest MRI info and had suggested follow up with another dr. The patient is already following up with testing and seeing a doctor to decide what next step will be.
Apr 01, 2023
Provider did not offer any insight or possible treatments
Mar 02, 2023
I couldn't be happier. I wish I received this level of care with my local providers for general health.
Feb 27, 2023
This is the second time in the office seeing the doctor. She is great and I feel comfortable with her. She listens and answers my questions.
Feb 15, 2023
Dr Bayan Othman was excellent.
Sep 29, 2022
Dr. Othman is an excellent physician who was wonderful at explaining results and showing me the data and test results which I had no problem understanding. She answered all questions and reassured me about several areas that made me fearful i.e. Ongoing treatment, etc.
Sep 21, 2022
My question were answered, I was given a choice of next step. I chose another test to verify MG. (Was told that test likely would be 2 months out but Dr did not immediately order test. [...] My written chart visit instructions are minimal. No written explanation of MG was provided nor suggested reading.
Sep 13, 2022
Still waiting for blood test orders to be put through (3 weeks have elapsed). Communicated via MyChart and more than 48 hours elapsed with no reply. Not impressed. My own eye doctor provided the same information in [...] when the problem began. So why bother going to a specialist?
Aug 28, 2022
Overall excellent.
Aug 12, 2022
The care and concern that Dr. Othman showed me was exemplary. I am confident in her assessment.
Jul 08, 2022
Kind and compassionate
Mar 30, 2022