Mr Nishal Patel

Mr Patel has established his reputation as a world recognized ophthalmologist at local, regional, national and international levels, winning awards and presenting his excellent outcomes of surgery and novel techniques at the cutting edge of technology in the field of Ophthalmology. He continues to provide a comprehensive general and specialist ophthalmic service locally and is frequently asked to provide patient led discussions from organizations such as the Macular Society and the Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) on an annual basis. He has set up clinical trials within the local NHS Trust and has experience as a chief investigator in several local and multi-centre trials for conditions affecting the eye such as cataract and eye retinal diseases. As an experienced surgeon, he is a specialist in cataract surgery, lens replacement surgery and intraocular lens implantation with both monofocal and multifocal lens technology. This allows patients with routine and complex surgical needs to have the best qualified surgeon to discuss their procedures with a balanced neutral outcome that is mutually appropriate. He has been involved in lens surgery for over 25 years with knowledge of benefits and risks from most commonly used manufacturers of prosthetic implants. This has often meant teaching senior experienced and junior surgeons on techniques of surgery. This indicates that he is able to manage most complex cases that he encounters in his practice.  Mr Patel has been invited to contribute to optimisation of lens technology by Industry manufacturers and published in esteemed journals with regards to research and improvements to quality of surgery care received by patients. He is highly skilled and qualified in Ophthalmology, with interest in cataract surgery and specialist retinal diseases particularly age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, uveitis (iritis) and genetic retinal diseases having significant experience in laser and injection therapy. The vast experience in eye care provided by him with over 25 years of experience enables patients with singular or co-existing ocular diseases to be managed as a whole with a patient centric approach. This allows and gives patients a greater level of confidence with Mr Patel as he can demonstrate and interact on a humane level. He customizes care and ensures treatments are carried out in a convenient timely manner.

The cohort of patients that looks after often require second or more opinions with increased complexity as well as patients who are from an academic background including Professors, Lords/Ladies, Knighted Sirs/Dames, Consultant Surgeons and Clinicians, Architects, Professional and Amatuer Sportman/women from all walks of life . Essentially those patients that want an indepth discussion with respect to their eye care and wish to get the best possible outcome from their interventions. Mr Patel is a kind dedicated eye surgeon who takes pride in knowing that his patients are fully informed and kept abreast of modern investigations and treatments. He values the feedback he receives as this enables optimized care for all the patients; he is engaged with an emphasis on world class delivery of ophthalmic surgical care. There is no waiting time or list for Mr Patel as he does deliver in immediate care for his patients at a time that is convenient for them, a motto that he has delivered for over 25 years. Cataract surgery and Refractive lens exchange Retina diseases such as Age related Macular Degeneration, Uveitis, Diabetic Retinopathy and Vein Occlusion. Clinical and Translational Research Education and training Clinical Interests Cataract surgery with lens implantation Diagnosis and treatment of all ocular conditions and affecting the visual pathway Minor Operations around the eye including the eye lid. Presbyopia correction Myopia and Hypermetropia Correction Glaucoma Laser therapy such as YAG Capsulotomy, Iridotomy and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty