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I offer Bupa customers standard cataract surgery on the Full Pathway package option at Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Woodlands Hospital .
This package includes your appointments before and after surgery, as well as your surgery and mono-focal lenses. It means you won’t use up your out-patient benefit or receive any additional bills from your surgeon (or anaesthetist, if you need one) for eligible treatment.
Please call the Bupa Eye Care team to find out more about and to pre-authorise your treatment on 0345 600 7267.
I offer Bupa customers standard cataract surgery on the Full Pathway package option at Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Woodlands Hospital .
This package includes your appointments before and after surgery, as well as your surgery and mono-focal lenses. It means you won’t use up your out-patient benefit or receive any additional bills from your surgeon (or anaesthetist, if you need one) for eligible treatment.
Please call the Bupa Eye Care team to find out more about and to pre-authorise your treatment on 0345 600 7267.
Specialises in
- Medical
- Refractive surgery
- Surgical
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Mr. Trushar Patel is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist, offering expert care in all aspects of general ophthalmology. He welcomes both self-pay and insured patients, providing personalised, high-quality treatment tailored to individual needs.
Renowned for his expertise in corneal transplant and cataract surgery, Mr. Patel specialises in advanced lamellar transplantation and manages complex cases with exceptional skill. As a leading cataract surgeon, he is frequently sought after for challenging referrals and is well-versed in the latest advancements in intraocular lens technology. He routinely performs cataract surgery using premium lenses, such as toric and multifocal implants, enabling patients to achieve complete independence from glasses or contact lenses.
In addition to his private practice, Mr. Patel serves as the Corneal and Cataract Lead at James Cook University Hospital, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing clinical standards, mentoring junior surgeons, and driving service innovation. His leadership ensures that patients benefit from the latest advances in anterior segment care within a highly specialised NHS setting.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr. Patel is deeply committed to medical education. He actively teaches and mentors junior ophthalmology trainees and allied health professionals, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. As a recognised Educational and Clinical Supervisor for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, he plays a key role in shaping the next generation of eye care professionals, combining clinical insight with a passion for personal and professional development.
Mr. Patel's distinguished training includes early ophthalmology experience at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, followed by higher surgical training at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital and Imperial Hospitals in London. He further honed his expertise through a 12-month advanced fellowship in cornea, external eye diseases and anterior segment surgery at The Western Eye Hospital in Marylebone, London, solidifying his reputation as a trusted specialist in his field.
Mr. Patel manages all aspects of disease related to the front half of the eye and eyelids. Some of the conditions he manages are:
- Cataract��
- Lens based refractive surgery / Refractive lens exchange��
- Lens exchange��
- YAG laser and management of posterior capsule opacification (PCO)��
- All corneal disorders (examples include keratoconus, dry eye, corneal scarring, corneal failure, pterygium, corneal opacities, corneal inflammation and corneal infection)��
- All conjunctival disorders (conjunctivitis, lumps and bumps)��
- Eyelid disorders (eyelid abnormalities, lumps and bumps)��
For patients seeking exceptional private eye care, Mr. Patel offers a combination of cutting-edge techniques, compassionate care, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.��
Outside of his clinical and educational commitments, Mr. Patel enjoys a rich and active lifestyle. He is an avid skier and hiker, always keen to embrace the outdoors and stay physically active. A creative at heart, he finds joy in calligraphy and playing the violin�pursuits that reflect his appreciation for precision, expression, and discipline. Above all, he values time spent with his family and children, drawing inspiration and fulfilment from those closest to him.
Areas of interest
Cataract surgery including complex cataract surgery
Implantation of advanced intraocular lenses
Anterior segment surgery including secondary lens implantation
Corneal transplant surgery including all forms of anterior and posterior lamellar surgery
Surgical management of corneal and conjunctival disorders.
General Ophthalmology
Medical secretaries
- Michelle Duke-Essex (billing)
- Medisum Stokesley Business Centre 51A High Street Stokesley TS9 5AD
- 07739 607635
- michelle@medisum.co.uk
- Secretary
- Nuffield Health Tees Hospital Junction Road Stockton-On-Tees TS20 1PX
- 07838 694057
- CataractCornea@gmail.com
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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C2650
Probing of nasolacrimal system +/- syringing and/or irrigation - (1-5)
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C7122
Ultrasound phacoemulsification of cataract, with lens implant - unilateral (including topical or local anaesthetic) - (1-5)
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C7340
YAG (Yttrium Aluminium Garnett) laser photodisruption of posterior capsule of lens (including laser capsulotomy) - unilateral - (1-5)
Woodlands Hospital (1-5)
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X3800
Ophthalmic local anaesthetic injection administered by operator - (1-5)
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C4340
Subconjunctival injection - (1-5)