Professor Gus Gazzard
MBBChir, FRCOphth
32 years of experience
London, EC1V 9LF
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103 connections in healthcare
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by Mrs Veronica Ferguson, Miss Lydia Chang and 16 other professionals
32 years of experience
London, EC1V 9LF
(+1 more)
103 connections in healthcare
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by Mrs Veronica Ferguson, Miss Lydia Chang and 16 other professionals
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About Professor Gus Gazzard
Professor Gus Gazzard is an experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital with expertise in cataract surgery and glaucoma. He completed his medical degree at the University of Cambridge in 1993, followed by his specialised ophthalmology training at St Thomas’ Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He then became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and registered in the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in 2005. Professor Gazzard later completed two years of research leading to an MD Thesis on the surgical management of glaucoma.
Alongside his roles as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Director of the Glaucoma Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Professor Gazzard is also UCL Professor of Ophthalmology.
Professor Gazzard's research interests and experiences revolve around the diagnosis and surgical management of glaucoma and cataracts. He has a particular focus on randomised controlled trials of laser and surgical treatment alternatives, including laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) techniques such as CyPass, iStent, Hydrus, Trabectome, ABiC, and Xen implants. His expertise also includes trabeculectomy procedures, tube shunt surgery, modern angle closure therapies.
Professor Gazzard holds professional memberships with the European Glaucoma Society, UK & Eire Glaucoma Society, UK Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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- Cataract Surgery
- Glaucoma
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4068705
Education
University of Cambridge
Medicine
Graduated 1993
Qualifications
MBBChir - University of Cambridge, UK in 1993
FRCOphth - Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK
Languages spoken
- English
Fees
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£350Follow-up appointment
£250
Locations
Moorfields Private Eye Hospital
9-11 Bath Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9LF
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King Edward VII's Hospital
5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Professor Gus Gazzard is praised for his friendly, professional approach and clear explanations. Patients express great confidence in his expertise for a range of eye procedures, including successful cataract surgery and glaucoma laser treatment. His skilled care ensures patients feel secure and well-looked after, often leading to excellent outcomes. A recurring theme in patient feedback concerns his management of glaucoma and cataracts.
Although the consultant is extremely professional, knowledgeable and clearly very experienced, I have found the overall appointment experience quite difficult. There always seems to be a sense of urgency and a manic rush during the consultation, which can make it feel as though I am running a marathon rather than having a proper medical appointment. It appears that less than 10 minutes may be allocated for each patient, which does not provide sufficient time to ask questions, understand the information being given, digest the discussion, or properly explore the situation. At my most recent appointment, I also experienced a wait of over an hour. When I queried this with the secretary, I was simply told that the consultant was “a little late”, which I found rather undermining given the length of the delay. I was also told that the booked appointment time does not necessarily mean that the consultation will take place at that time, as there may be other considerations that need to be taken into account. I completely appreciate that medical clinics can be unpredictable and that urgent matters or other clinical considerations may arise. However, there needs to be a balance between accommodating those circumstances and respecting patients who have booked appointments and made arrangements around the scheduled time. On this occasion, I was left with the impression that individuals without appointments may have been accommodated at short notice, potentially resulting in patients with pre-booked appointments having their allocated time significantly compromised. I must admit th...
Read moreCare was great and he exudes confidence. More reinforcement on normal post op symptoms to avoid worry would have been helpful
Very thorough and professional, gives you full confidence. Only drawback, not covered by AXA/PPP!
Well recomended down to earth consultant caring and detailed response Complete faith in prof gazzard ability. Always responds to any queries. Top consultant highly rated. Would alway recommend. DW
I was most grateful to see Professor Gazzard and have his expert opinion and advice. He is a very respected specialist in opthalmology and has reassured me of how to best proceed with my treatment which has helped me a lot.
Extremely professional and cordial; explains the situation and the next steps very well
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Gus is a lovely person and an excellent clinician and surgeon. Always well organised and knows how to treat all types of glaucoma and cataract. Great communicator.
29 May 2026
Mrs Veronica Ferguson
Ophthalmologist
Miss Lydia Chang
OphthalmologistProfessor Gazzard has run international trials that have changed the way we approach glaucoma treatment.
07 Oct 2025
Mr Alex Baneke
OphthalmologistA great surgeon and clinician
07 Feb 2025
Professor Carlos Pavesio
OphthalmologistFind out more on the Doctify Health hub for Professor Gus Gazzard's specialty, Ophthalmology.
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Professor Gus Gazzard's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 348 reviews.
What languages does Professor Gus Gazzard speak?
Professor Gus Gazzard speaks English
Where is Professor Gus Gazzard located?
Professor Gus Gazzard primarily practices at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, located at 9-11 Bath Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9LF
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