Mr Mohamed Elalfy
Qualifications
MBBCh, MSc, MD, DRCOphth, FICO, FEBO, FRCS (Ed), FRSC (Glas), FRCOphth
GMC number: 7181369
Practising since: 2013
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Consultation times
- First and third Thursday of each month PM
- Mr Elalfy can see children
- Overview
About
Mr Mohamed Elalfy is a double-qualified consultant ophthalmologist practicing in London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, who specialises in cataracts, cataract surgery and premium intraocular lense surgery, refractive laser eye surgery, ocular surface diseases, corneal diseases and grafts and dry eye. He has more than 17 years’ experience in ophthalmology during which he has performed thousands of sight-saving surgeries.
Mr Elalfy is a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London, the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, the European Board of Ophthalmology, and the International Council of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons and EUCornea.
Mr Elalfy travels abroad as an invited guest to share his expertise through teaching and live surgeries. He is the Fellowship Programme Director in the world renowned Corneoplastic Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital where he trains several fellows annually. Mr Elalfy is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as well.
Mr Elalfy puts evidence-based ophthalmology at the heart of his practice.
Special interests
Cataracts, cataract surgery and premium intraocular lense surgery, refractive laser eye surgery, ocular surface diseases, corneal diseases and grafts and dry eye.
Other interests
Nottingham Eye Symposium best clinical research award, 2019.
ESOPRS best research presentation for research on Corneal Neurotization, 2017
Foulds trophy 2017, RCOphth Annual Congress
Nominee in QVH Staff Awards 2017
Nominee in NUHonours Awards 2014 (Twice)
EVER fellowship in Nottingham University Hospitals, 2014
Prof. Vernon Research Prize for the best clinical research presentation, 18th Nottingham Eye Symposium, UK, 2014
ICO fellowship in Nottingham University Hospitals, 2012
Best Fellow of the year in The Research Institute of Ophthalmology, 2011
Personal interests
In his free time Mr Elalfy likes to spend time with his wife and two children. He is a keen runner and has previously taken part in the London Marathon raising money for Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
Languages spoken
Arabic
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Mohamed Elalfy at Nuffield Health
- Eyelid cyst removal
- Cataract Surgery
Locations Mr Mohamed Elalfy works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Elalfy has over 50 peer-reviewed publications, some of which can be found at Research Gate and The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Memberships
- Fellow of The European Society of Cateract & Refractive Surgeons
- EUCornea
Other posts held
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Queen Victoria NHS Trust, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Insurers Mr Mohamed Elalfy works with
Mr Mohamed Elalfy works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Alliance Healthcare
- Healix
Declaration
Mr Mohamed Elalfy does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Mohamed Elalfy does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Mohamed Elalfy does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.