Mr Hooman Sherafat

Qualifications

MBBS FRCOphth

GMC number: 3614851

Practising since: 1992

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Consultation times

  • Tuesdays (8:00am - 12:00pm)
  • Thursdays (2:00pm - 5:00pm)
  • Saturdays (8:00am - 12:00pm)
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About

I have been a Consultant Ophthalmologist for 24 years. My areas of special interest are cataract surgery and oculoplastics surgery.

I am a high-volume cataract surgeon carrying out on average over 15 small incisions, and sutureless cataract operations (phacoemulsification) a week. I have extensive experience in the application and use of premium lenses (multifocal/toric) in the management of cataract patients.

I lead the Best Interest Ophthalmology Service for patients with impaired capacity and learning difficulties at the Royal Eye Unit, many of whom have complex needs and cataracts.

As well as general ophthalmology I have subspecialist fellowship training in oculoplastics surgery. These are ophthalmologists who have special training in the management of eyelid disorders and plastic surgery of the eyelid. These are conditions such as malpositions (low upper eyelids, out-turning and inturning lower eyelids), tumours, minor lumps, bumps and cysts of the eyelid, surgical (treatment of hooded upper lids) and non-surgical periocular rejuvenation and lacrimal disorders (watery eyes).

My close collaboration and work with local organisations supporting the visually impaired was recognised by the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) and members of the House of Lords, where I was invited to the House of Lords in 2016 for recognition of services to the visually impaired.

In my routine weekly practice, I carry out many cataract and oculoplastics surgeries both in my private and NHS practice. These include eyelid corrections (ptosis repair, ectropion and entropion), excision of eyelid lesions (tumours, growths, chalazion) and surgery for watery eyes.

I was the Clinical Lead for The Royal Eye Unit between 2011 to 2022. I am the Cataract Lead at Epsomedical, Surrey.

Mr Sherafat only sees adults.

Special interests

  • Cataract surgery (including complex surgery & premium lenses)
  • Correction of eyelid disorders (including cosmetic)
  • Dry/watery eyes
  • Eyelid lumps, bumps and lesions

Other interests

General ophthalmology.

Personal interests

I try and spend as much time as possible with my family and many friends. I enjoy fine food, cooking and exercise, in particular cycling in Richmond Park.

I have also continue to carry out charity trips overseas to carry out cataract surgery.

Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Hooman Sherafat at Nuffield Health

  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • YAG Capsulotomy
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Reshaping)

Locations Mr Hooman Sherafat works with

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    53 Parkside, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5NX

    020 8971 8000
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Related experience

Memberships

  • Royal Colleague of Ophthalmologists
  • British Oculoplastics Surgeons Society

Other posts held

  • Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Insurers Mr Hooman Sherafat works with

Mr Hooman Sherafat works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aetna
  • AIG Direct
  • Allianz
  • APRIL
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Global
  • Bupa On Demand
  • BUPA Standard Cataract Pathway
  • Childsure
  • Cigna
  • Cigna International
  • CS Healthcare
  • ESMI
  • Exeter Family Friendly
  • Freedom Health
  • Health Now
  • Health-on-Line
  • Healthcare RM
  • HealthFund
  • HMCA
  • InterGlobal
  • Medical Care Direct
  • National Friendly Society
  • PHC
  • Police Mutual
  • SAGA
  • SecureHealth
  • Simplyhealth
  • Standard Life
  • The Exeter Friendly
  • Tri-Care
  • Universal Provident
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA
  • WPA
  • Healix

Declaration

Mr Hooman Sherafat does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Hooman Sherafat does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Hooman Sherafat does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.