Mr Mazen Tahhan

Mr Mazen Tahhan is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist, dedicated to providing exceptional eye care with a special focus on cataract surgery. He holds the prestigious FRCSEd qualification in ophthalmology, earned in 1999, and completed his specialist training in Devon.

For over two decades, from 2000 to 2021, Mr Tahhan served as a senior eye surgeon at the renowned Birmingham Midlands Eye Centre, establishing himself as a leading expert in his field. During his time there, he pioneered standing cataract surgery for patients with severe COPD, becoming the sole provider of this specialised technique in the Midlands, demonstrating his commitment to tailoring treatments to individual patient needs.

With an impressive track record of over 20,000 cataract procedures performed in the UK, Mr Tahhan brings an unparalleled level of skill and precision to his practice at CHEC. His commitment to excellence is further underscored by his remarkable surgical outcomes. Between January 1st, 2024, and November 17th November 2025, Mr Tahhan successfully performed over 9500 cataract surgeries with an exceptionally low complication rate of just 0.1%. This is an astounding eight times lower than the national average reported by his colleagues, offering patients reassurance and confidence in his expert surgical care.