Mr Sohail Ahmed

Qualifications

MBChB FRCOphth

GMC number: 7457450

Practising since: 2014

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Sub-specialties: Oculoplastic Surgery

Consultation times

  • Tuesday 17:30 - 20:00
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About

Mr. Sohail Ahmed is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Oculoplastic Surgery and Primary Eyecare. He currently practices at University Hospitals of North Midlands (Royal Stoke Hospital) and brings considerable expertise in cataract and oculoplastic surgery, including procedures involving the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbits.

With over 10 years of experience in the NHS, Mr Ahmed graduated in Medicine from the University of Birmingham and completed his specialist training in Ophthalmology across Yorkshire and the West Midlands. This included work at the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre, one of the largest eye units in the UK. He further advanced his skills during a fellowship in Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery at Leicester Royal Infirmary, a respected centre for complex eye conditions.

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Ahmed is committed to training future ophthalmic surgeons and has a developing interest in the application of artificial intelligence to improve the early diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.

Mr Ahmed provides a caring and professional approach, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to the needs of each patient.

Special interests

  • Cataract Surgery 
  • Yag Laser Capsulotomy 
  • General Ophthalmology 
  • Droopy eyelid repair (ptosis) 
  • Skin Cancers around eyelids 
  • Eyelid Cyst removal 
  • Eyelid Lumps and bumps/skin tags 
  • Outward or inward-turning eyelids (Ectropion and Entropion) 
  • Treatment of watery eye 
  • Lacrimal (tear drainage) surgery

Other interests

  • Blepharitis
  • Dry eye
  • Emergency Eye Care

Languages spoken

English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Sohail Ahmed at Nuffield Health

  • Entropion and ectropion repair
  • Eyelid cyst removal
  • Drooping eyelids (Ptosis correction)
  • Lacrimal surgery
  • YAG Capsulotomy
  • Cataract Surgery

Locations Mr Sohail Ahmed works with

Related experience

Research

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25324286/ 
2. https://casereports.bmj.com/content/15/9/e246620
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26850216/

Memberships

  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Medical Protection Society (MPS)
  • British Oculoplastics Surgery Society (BOPSS)

Other posts held

  • University Hospital North Midlands (UHNM) – Consultant in Oculoplastics and Primary Eye Care

Insurers Mr Sohail Ahmed works with

Mr Sohail Ahmed works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Allianz
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa
  • Healix
  • PHC
  • WPA
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)

Declaration

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

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

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