Mr Zine Elhousseini
Ophthalmologist
London, NW8 9NH
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18 years of experience
Verified profile
18 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
78 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
19 Jun 2023
An absolutely fantastic retinal and cataract surgeon. Has huge experience in complex surgery and...
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About
Dr Zine Elhousseini is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in London. He has over 12 years of clinical experience in ophthalmic surgery working in Syria and the UK.
He received his medical degree from Damascus University in Syria in 2006 and completed his Master's degree in Ophthalmology from the same university in 2011. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2013 and a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2017. He is also a Member of the European Society of Retina Specialists.
Dr Elhousseini sees private patients at the Royal Free London Hospital, Platinum Medical Centre, St John & St Elizabeth Hospital and The Wellington Diagnostic & Outpatient Centre.
He is passionate about providing an excellent and elaborative eye care experience for each of his patients and measures all his work successes by how satisfied his patients are. He has vast expertise ophthalmology and is specialised in the following:
- Medical and surgical retinal management
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Cataracts
- Laser refractive eye surgery
He also has experience treating and managing uveitis and external eye disease.
Dr Elhousseini has held the position of Deputy Academic Lead and Examiner for medical students at the University College London and the London Eye Course. He has been a co-author of several publications surrounding vitreoretinal surgery and other aspects of ophthalmology and has presented this work both nationally and internationally. He is passionate about maintaining his expertise and does so by regularly attending conferences and meetings about the latest developments in ophthalmic technology.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Cataract Surgery (12%)
- Eye Problem (6%)
- Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK) (6%)
- Emergency Ophthalmology (5%)
- Vision Problems (5%)
- Others (65%)
Subspecialties
- Cataract Surgery
- Emergency Ophthalmology
- Retina
- Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
- Vision Correction Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Eye Problem
- Vision Problems
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Cataracts
- Dry Eyes
- Floaters (Eye)
- Eye Infection
- Eye Problems
- Cataract Surgery
- Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
- Eye Test
- Retinal Imaging
- Routine Eye Exam
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Eyelid Cyst (Chalazion) Surgery
- Lens Replacement Surgery
- New Eye Exam
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7298504
Qualifications
MD - Damascus University, Damascus, Syria in 2006
Master's Degree in Ophthalmology - Damascus University, Damascus, Syria in 2011
MRCS Ed - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK in 2013
FRCOphth - Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK in 2017
Certificate of Laser and Refractive Surgery - in 2019
languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
consultation fees
- New appointment: £240
- Follow-up appointment: £220
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
36 reviews
5
Excellent and friendly
4
Very pleasant no problems
5
Highly professional, thorough and also kind. I was able to have absolute confidence in Mr Elhousseini
5
I want to emphasize the exceptional care provided by Dr. Zain and his team during my surgery experience. Dr.Zain was recomended to me by my optician. I am very happy and satisfied with the result of Lasik surgery which was done 3 months a go. Many thanks to Dr. Zain Elhoussaini
5
I found Mr El Housseini very knowledgeable and he investigated my condition thoroughly. He was reassuring and empathetic when I expressed my fear that I would lose my sight. He referred me to an appropriate specialist at Moorfields eye hospital when my condition deteriorated
5
I had laser eye surgery (LASIK) with Mr El Housseini. Every stage of my care, from the initial consultation to discharge, was excellent. Superb professionalism and great kindness from him. I would highly recommend Mr El Housseini to friends and family.
5
Seeing Mr Elhousseini was positive experience. He was explicit in his discussion.
5
Clearly explained everything and very supportive. Ensured all was 100% before discharging me from his care. Excellent support from secretarial team too
5
Very efficient and professional. Also friendly and empathetic.
5
Mr Elhousseini looked after my dad well, from beginning to end. He explained what was going to happen and his operation was performed successfully.
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An absolutely fantastic retinal and cataract surgeon. Has huge experience in complex surgery and I would take my family members to see him any day. Great clinical skills and communication skills, and very empathetic. Above all, he is a very nice and humane person, which is what is most important about a doctor.
19 Jun 2023Mr Mukhtar Bizrah
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What are Mr Zine Elhousseini's reviews like?
Mr Zine Elhousseini's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 36 reviews
What languages does Mr Zine Elhousseini speak?
Mr Zine Elhousseini speaks English and Arabic
Where is Mr Zine Elhousseini located?
Mr Zine Elhousseini primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital - Head Office, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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