Mr Rajen Tailor

Qualifications

BSc (hons), MBBS, MRCP, FRCOphth

GMC number: 4693352

Practising since: 2000

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Consultation times

  • Tuesdays - 1:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Thursdays (weeks 1,3 and 5) 1:30pm to 7pm
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About

Mr Tailor is an NHS consultant ophthalmologist and lead for Glaucoma at Oxford Eye Hospital (Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust) and is a specialist in glaucoma, cataracts and general ophthalmology.

Following completion of his medical training in London and ophthalmic training in the West Midlands, Mr Tailor completed a two-year fellowship in glaucoma from the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. While at Moorfields, he gained extensive experience in the medical, laser and surgical management of complex glaucoma and in performing cataract & glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy, aqueous shunt implantation and cyclophotocoagulation). Furthermore, he is experienced in performing glaucoma laser (Selective laser trabeculoplasty and laser iridotomy) as well a large range of MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery) procedures including: the I-stent, Hydrus Stent implant, KDB procedure, Gonioscopic assisted Transluminal Trabeculoplasty (GATT procedure) - using the OMNI device and Xen implant.

Mr Tailor is a consultant to a number of companies in the forefront of the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma surgery. Furthermore, he is actively involved in teaching, training and research in the field of glaucoma. Mr Tailor runs and teaches an annual surgical glaucoma training both regionally and at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He has a number of peer reviewed publications and written book chapters as well as won local, national and international prizes in the field of Glaucoma.

Website:www.rajentailor.com

Special interests

  • Laser Iridotomy
  • Laser Capsulotomy
  • Cataract surgery
  • Complex cataract surgery (including Goniosynechiolysis)
  • Conventional Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy + Aqueous Shunt Surgery - “tube" implant)
  • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). - including I-stent implant, Xen implant and KDB procedure

Other interests

  • Dry eyes
  • Complex glaucoma - Angle closure, Neovascular glaucoma and uveitis-associated glaucoma.

Personal interests

Badminton and swimming.

Languages spoken

English, Gujarati

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Rajen Tailor at Nuffield Health

  • Phacoemulsification
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Visual field testing
  • Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy)
  • YAG Capsulotomy
  • Cataract Surgery

Locations Mr Rajen Tailor works with

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    Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RP

    01865 307777
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Related experience

Research

16 – Peer-reviewed publications, 2  -  Book chapters, 12 – poster presentations.

Memberships

  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Other posts held

  • Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust - Consultant Ophthalmologist and Lead for Glaucoma

Insurers Mr Rajen Tailor works with

Mr Rajen Tailor works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Global
  • Cigna
  • Exeter Family Friendly
  • SAGA
  • Simplyhealth
  • Universal Provident
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA

Declaration

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

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

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