Mr Adam Bates

Mr Adam Bates is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist. They specialise in ophthalmology, strabismus (squint), diplopia (double vision), optic nerve issues, neuro-ophthalmology and eyelid cysts.

Mr Bates studied medicine in Cambridge and Manchester. Following this, they trained with internationally renowned consultants at prestigious institutions such as the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.

Mr Bates is the sole sub-specialty fellowship-trained ophthalmologist practising in the private sector in Kent. They have served as a consultant ophthalmologist since 2006, where they lead the paediatric ophthalmology, adult squint, and neuro-ophthalmology services. In addition to their clinical practice, Mr Bates takes a keen interest in teaching and research. They are the National Lead for Ophthalmology Trainee Recruitment for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.