Mr Ankur Barua

Mr Barua was extremely thorough and professional as well as empathetic. We were also very grateful for his kind and caring approach towards all members of the family not only our 10 year old son. We are extremely grateful to him and we trust he has given us the best care.

Amazing! Absolutely amazing! I could not be more happier! From the initial constitution through to both surgeries and the follow up appointments, I can not fault the team at Midland eye especially Mr Barua who explained everything clearly, put me at ease before the surgeries. I did have some doubts that it wouldn’t go as planned but absolutely amazing it has changed my life also shout out to Kate who kept me updated throughout the whole process and worked really hard, it was a pleasure to deal with Kate! I would definitely recommend midland eye to anyone who is looking at eye surgery as the results have been amazing, and better than I actually expected! All the staff at Midland eye have been so helpful through my journey! It’s a shame it’s come to an end!

Mr Ankur Barua is a wonderful surgeon, and always gives his patients detailed descriptions of their medical issues and the treatments required to rectify them. I was very happy to have a second corneal graft under his care, and I have complete confidence in his skill and knowledge. Not only is he a consummate professional, but is also extremely kind, caring and compassionate. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Barua to anyone contemplating having eye surgery.

Fantastic doctor, my who treatment has been excellent My eye operation was so relaxed I was so surprised as it was less intrusive than having my nails done I definitely have recommended the Midland hospital to all my friends and family Thank you

I honestly cannot recommend Dr Ankur Barua and the whole team at Midland Eye highly enough. My mum had cataract surgery on both eyes, and because she also suffers from uveitis, we were understandably quite worried about how everything would go. From the very beginning, Dr Barua was absolutely fantastic. He was calm, reassuring, extremely professional and took the time to explain everything properly to us. We never felt rushed, and he always made sure we understood what was happening and what to expect. Because of the uveitis, my mum’s case was not completely straightforward, so it was especially important for us to feel that she was in experienced and capable hands. Dr Barua gave us that confidence from the start. Both surgeries were handled with great care, and the follow-up and attention afterwards were just as reassuring. The whole team at Midland Eye were wonderful as well. Everyone was kind, welcoming and patient with my mum, and they made what could have been a very stressful experience feel much easier. I also want to give a special mention to Kate, who was incredibly helpful throughout the process, especially with all the documentation we needed. She was always approachable, responsive and willing to help, which made a huge difference for us. Dealing with paperwork alongside medical treatment can be stressful, so having someone like Kate there to support us was genuinely appreciated. What stood out to us most was that we never felt like just another patient. There was a real sense of care and attention throughout the whole experience, from the medical side to t...

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Following cataract surgery on my right eye in July 2023, I was diagnosed with Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy in both eyes and was referred to Mr. Barua in April 2024. Mr. Barua explained in detail the treatment options and we agreed on a treatment plan starting with a cornea transplant operation (DMEK corneal graft) on the right eye in July 2024. Following successful surgery on the right eye, I had combined cataract and DMEK surgery on the left eye in February 2025. Before the first operation I was very nervous, but the operation went so well that I was a lot less apprehensive when having the second operation. My vision (with glasses) is now 20/20 and, at my latest appointment in February 2026, Mr. Barua confirmed that the grafts in both eyes are clear and healthy. Throughout the process, Mr. Barua was very professional, explained everything clearly and continually provided reassurance. The follow-up care has been excellent and the support team (Kate Gerrard and the various opticians I have seen) have been great.

I went to see Mr Barua for a laser eye surgery. I had been to see two other more well-known providers for consultations but this was the only consultation where I actually got to meet my surgeon and ask him questions directly. At my consultation Mr Barua was very thorough and knowledgeable and carefully explained all my options, as well as the pros and cons of each. I needed more time to decide whether to go ahead with surgery and Mr Barua was happy to let me take the time I needed, there was no hard sell or push to book in and he also offered me another consultation if I felt I needed it. His secretary Kate was also very helpful when I did have further questions and was happy to talk over various aspects of the procedure when I called back. I had my surgery done about 6 weeks later and I felt very safe in Mr Barua's hands and his team were great. The follow ups have been easy to schedule in and again the team have been very thorough. The healing and recovery have gone well without any issues and I am very glad I opted to have Mr Barua perform my surgery.

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