Mr Mario Saldanha
Ophthalmologist
Swansea, SA7 0AJ
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28 years of experience
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28 years of experience
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Mr. Mario J Saldanha is currently a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Singleton Hospital, Swansea as well as a director of Eye Wales. He holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer position with Cardiff University. He graduated from Medicine in 1996. He has over 20 years experience in ophthalmology working in a variety of eminent Ophthalmic centres in the UK and Internationally.
Mr Saldanha has completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Toronto in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, where he helped pioneer the technique of Cornea Transplantation, Lamellar Keratoplasty (DMEK) through keyhole access (without any stitches).
He is the only Cornea sub-specialist providing expertise to the population of Swansea Bay and Hywel Da health boards. He is the only Surgeon in all of Wales who offers Cross-linking for Keratoconus using the Accelerated cross-linking protocol on the NHS and privately.
Mr Saldanha is a member of various national and international Ophthalmic societies. He is invited faculty to teach cornea transplantation techniques at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He has contributed numerous chapters and articles in various textbooks and academic journals.
He has recently been invited to join the board of the UKISCRS committee (UK's cataract and refractive society)
He is a specialist in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
He offers Multifocal Lenses, Refractive Lens Exchange, IPCL's and Refractive Surgery.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Cataract Surgery (37%)
- Multifocal Intraocular Lens (21%)
- Corneal Cross Linking (CXL) (5%)
- Corneal Transplantation (5%)
- Glaucoma (5%)
- Others (26%)
Subspecialties
- Cataract Surgery
- Vision Correction Surgery
- Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
All conditions and treatments
- Glaucoma
- Keratoconus
- Astigmatism
- Cataracts
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ectasia
- Cataract Surgery
- Multifocal Intraocular Lens
- Corneal Cross Linking (CXL)
- Corneal Transplantation
- Refractive Cataract Surgery
- Toric Lens Implants
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant
- Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Refractive Lens Exchange
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6076440
Qualifications
MB BS 1996 University of Pune
languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
consultation fees
- New appointment: £220
- Follow-up appointment: £90
insurers
- The Exeter
- health-on-line
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Saga Insurance
- Legal & General
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- Aetna
- Healix
- Cigna
Location
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Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea Riverside Park, Swansea Vale., Swansea, United Kingdom, SA7 0AJ
Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea Riverside Park, Swansea Vale., Swansea, United Kingdom, SA7 0AJ
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Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
Croescadarn Rd, Pontprennau, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF23 8XL
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Lamberts Road, Swansea, United Kingdom, SA1 8FD
Lamberts Road, Swansea, United Kingdom, SA1 8FD
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
13 reviews
5
Great doctor. Did an excellent job.
5
Excellent service provided.
5
Dr Saldanha was professional, and took time to answer all of my questions with thorough explanation. Extremely approachable. I felt safe at every step of the way. He was clear in communication and explained the process at each stage. Thank you Dr Saldanha for changing my life.
5
Very friendly, professional and gave me confidence I was in the right hands. Perfect.
5
Knowledgeable professional and pleasant, excellent experience
5
Mr Saldana was excellent very caring of patients needs.
5
Dr. Saldanha was friendly he explained everything I needed to know about my surgery and answered all questions I ask him about the procedure I felt at ease.
5
As I have indicated above, I am most grateful to Mr Saldanha for the excellent treatment I have received while under his care.
5
Very clear and easily understood explanation of the treatment and possible options available to me. The procedure itself was entirely painless and very quick and handled skilfully.
5
Excellent. I had problems but he dealt with them successfully. Very grateful.
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What are Mr Mario Saldanha's reviews like?
Mr Mario Saldanha's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 13 reviews
What languages does Mr Mario Saldanha speak?
Mr Mario Saldanha speaks English and Hindi
Where is Mr Mario Saldanha located?
Mr Mario Saldanha primarily practices at Sana, located at Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea Riverside Park, Swansea Vale., Swansea, United Kingdom, SA7 0AJ
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Mr Mario Saldanha is working Thursday (16:30 - 20:00), Friday (16:00 - 18:00)
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