Mr Husam Elghalhud
Ophthalmologist
Orpington, BR6 7RG
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26 years of experience
Verified profile
26 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
191 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
01 May 2023
I’ve known Mr Elghalhud for many years, he is an excellent surgeon and has a very...
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Mr Husam Elghalhud is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over two decades of experience in the field. Husam specialises in Cataract surgery, including simple and complex cases and implanting lenses (both standard and premium). He currently practices at the Pennine Acute Trust where he is Retina and Theatre Lead, and supervises trainee surgeons.
Husam qualified as a doctor in 1998, after which he completed a subspeciality fellowship in Cataract and Anterior segment, at the Queen Victoria Hospital Sussex. He also undertook his specialist training in London and Kent, which gave him a wider knowledge regarding eye issues such as dry eyes, floaters and Blepharitis. Mr Elghalhud went on to improve at develop the trusts he works at, by improving cataract complication rates, and bringing innovative treatments such as inravitreal injections for macular degenerations and Argon retina laser. He also offers a glaucoma service.
Refractive surgery Lasik, PRK, lens exchange for Presbyopia and ICL lenses.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Cataract Surgery (52%)
- Cataracts (39%)
- Eye Problems (3%)
- Floaters (Eye) (<1%)
- Retinal Laser Surgery (<1%)
- Others (4%)
Subspecialties
- Cataract Surgery
- Emergency Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
All conditions and treatments
- Cataracts
- Eye Problems
- Floaters (Eye)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Astigmatism
- Eyelid Cyst (Chalazion)
- Eyelid Lumps and Bumps
- Macular Degeneration
- Myopia (Short-Sighted)
- Blepharitis
- Cataract Surgery
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- New Eye Exam
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Eye Test
- IPL (Intense Pulse Light)
- Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
- Independent Prescriber
- Intravitreal Injection
- Iridoplasty
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6078956
Qualifications
Education
MBBch
Memberships
Royal college of Ophthalmology member
European Cattract and Refractive surgery member
languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Bucks Cross Road Chelsfield, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR6 7RG
Bucks Cross Road Chelsfield, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR6 7RG
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125 Albemarle Road, Beckenham, United Kingdom, BR3 5HS
125 Albemarle Road, Beckenham, United Kingdom, BR3 5HS
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22a Harley Street, The Harley Street Eye Centre, London, UK, W1G 9BP
22a Harley Street, The Harley Street Eye Centre, London, UK, W1G 9BP
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25 High St, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME14 1JF
25 High St, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME14 1JF
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
194 reviews
5
Very professional. I felt comfortable hearing his explanation of the cataract operation. Thorough examination
5
Excellent treatment from start to finish
5
Very good
5
Very well behaved and calm demeanor
5
Very calm, very clear in his explanation of the problem and the next steps.
5
I am very pleased with my cataract surgery and my overall treatment
4.5
Very efficient, and explained the procedure and possible complications well.
4.25
I was reassured about my treatment as I was a bit apprehensive. I felt I was in competent hands.
5
Very good considering how nervious I was
5
It was a nice operation my cataract surgery, and Mr Elghalhud team where nice
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I’ve known Mr Elghalhud for many years, he is an excellent surgeon and has a very patient centred approach and I would highly recommend his expertise.
01 May 2023Mr Richard Lee
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What are Mr Husam Elghalhud's reviews like?
Mr Husam Elghalhud's overall patient rating is 4.85 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 194 reviews
What languages does Mr Husam Elghalhud speak?
Mr Husam Elghalhud speaks English and Arabic
Where is Mr Husam Elghalhud located?
Mr Husam Elghalhud primarily practices at Chelsfield Park Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Bucks Cross Road Chelsfield, Orpington, United Kingdom, BR6 7RG
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What are Mr Husam Elghalhud working hours?
Mr Husam Elghalhud is working Monday (17:00 - 20:00), Friday (09:00 - 12:30, 17:00 - 20:13)
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