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Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala

Ophthalmologist

Wilmslow, SK9 1NY

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27 years of experience
Verified profile
27 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

104 patient reviews

4.99
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
4.98
Explanation

84 recommendations for:

Cataract Surgery(29)
Macular Hole(11)
Complex Cataract Surgery(10)
Other(34)

Recent patient review

18 Sep 2023

Consummate professional and always very accessible.

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About

Mr Felipe Dhawahir-Scala, Consultant in Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery works in both Manchester and Central London. He began his medical education in Spain in which he qualified in Madrid, he then went on to do specialist training in Ophthalmology in the UK. This specialist training broadened his knowledge on areas like retinal surgery, floaters, simple/complex cataract surgery, age-related macular degeneration, and acute and chronic ocular trauma.

He Is currently the director of acute ophthalmic services at the well-renowned Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. His expertise and experience have enabled him to consistently contribute to this hospital, introducing new technologies to the UK and abroad. Additionally, he is a prolific researcher with a significant publication history and has been invited to present his research within the UK and abroad, he continues to teach alongside his research.

Mr Dhawahir-Scala is a founding member and currently the vice-president of the British Eye Emergency Society (BEECS). Furthermore, he continues his teaching responsibilities as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, in which he examines doctors from around the globe who seek a higher qualification in Ophthalmology. He is a fluent Arabic, Spanish, and English speaker, enabling him to provide great service to a range of international and national patients.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Cataract Surgery (35%)
  • Macular Hole (13%)
  • Complex Cataract Surgery (12%)
  • Cataracts (11%)
  • Floaters (Eye) (10%)
  • Others (20%)

Subspecialties
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Emergency Ophthalmology
  • Retina
  • Vision Correction Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Macular Hole
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Floaters (Eye)
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Lens Replacement Surgery
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4462550

Royal College of Ophthalmologists

No. 4568

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)

No. 0000


Qualifications
  • LMS 1996 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • FRCS Ed(Opth)
  • FRCOphth

languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £175

insurers
  • Legal & General
  • CS Healthcare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Healix
  • health-on-line
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Saga Insurance
  • Norwich Union
  • Vitality Health
  • Simply Health
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • WPA
  • Aviva Health
  • Cigna
  • The Exeter
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Aetna
  • The PHC
  • April
  • Groupama
  • General Medical

Location

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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

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(2703)
52 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, United Kingdom, SK9 1NY
52 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, United Kingdom, SK9 1NY
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4.96
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Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom, M13 9WL
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Reviews

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Cataract Surgery (29)
Macular Hole (11)
Complex Cataract Surgery (10)
Cataracts (9)
Floaters (Eye) (8)

104 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Consummate professional and always very accessible.

18 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

From the start of my consultation i cannot explain how comfortable i felt with Mr Scala. He is so professional but in a very relaxed way. He is informative and is very easy to talk too, nothing was too much trouble, he took his time and explained everything so i understood, i was more than happy to make a decision about how to move forward with his excellent advice.

14 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Floaters (Eye)
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Wonderful explained the procedure to me,that made me feel very relaxed. The outcome of the surgery was I could see things I could not see before.I am over the moon,and ready to get on with my life.Thanks to Mr Scala.

19 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Definitely 5 Star treatment. full explanation and description of operation to be done Excellent result would recommend to anybody who needed eye surgery. thanks

14 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Floaters (Eye)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I elected for private treatment to have certainty over dates. My optician referred me to Mr Scala and I have not been disappointed with the expert advice and treatment I have received from him. We have been able to fit appointments in with our mutual commitments and I have had both cataracts treated in 6 months. I have had monovision lenses inserted and now do not have to wear glasses, having worn these since I was a child. Mr Scala is very personable, has explained the procedures clearly, answered my questions and made the interactions as enjoyable as they can be. I would recommend him.

14 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
Lens Replacement Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Dr Scala is a fantastic eye surgeon. I live in London, but my retina detached whilst in London, and so I attended MREH and was seen, and operated on, by Dr Scala. I was so impressed with his care that, rather than move to a London consultant (which would have been more convenient), I decided to stay with Dr Scala for all of my post-op care, and thus travelled up to Manchester regularly, for several months, for all of my post-op appointments. First and foremost, Dr Scala performed an excellent operation (scleral buckle). I've had occasion to visit several London eye surgeons since the operation (as on a number of occasions I was concerned that my retina was re-detaching), at Moorfields and elsewhere, and they have all commented on how well the surgery was performed. Secondly, Dr Scala has fantastic bedside manner. He is calm, reassuring, and really takes the time to explain things to you - and gives you time, space and the necessary information to make reasoned decisions. Following the operation, Dr Scala was always contactable when I needed his advice - at night, on weekends, and even when he was on holiday. I was so appreciative of this, during some nerve-wracking periods when I thought my retina was re-detaching. In conclusion, Dr Scala is an absolutely first-rate eye surgeon, and I would always go straight to him with any eye problems I might have in the future.

31 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Retinal Detachment

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Felt complete confidence in Mr Scala at all times

27 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

My first experience when i met Mr Scala was that it was a very positive and Reassuring one, he knew exactly what needed to be done and that gave me Confidence that my sight would be restored

15 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Complex Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Mr Scala explained everything clearly and was very reassuring. Even though it s only 5 weeks after the operation the outcome has been excellent with my eyesight massively improved already.

11 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Macular Hole
Cataracts

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I refer to Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala by my original Surgeon because of his expertise. Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala has completed the complex work involved to my satisfaction . This was particular critical it involved my only good eye. His approach has been exceptional throughout providing me confidence that I would be able to enjoy my sight to the maximum possible. I would recommend him whole heartedly and without reservation.

07 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lens Replacement Surgery
Macular Hole
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What are Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala's reviews like?

Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 104 reviews

What languages does Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala speak?

Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala speaks Arabic, Spanish and English

Where is Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala located?

Mr Felipe E Dhawahir-Scala primarily practices at HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 52 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, United Kingdom, SK9 1NY
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