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Mr Gurpreet (Saab) Bhermi

Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist

London, EC1V 9LF

33 years of experience
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Ophthalmologist

London, EC1V 9LF

33 years of experience
Verified profile

Patient Trust Score

4.96

28 patient reviews

2 professional endorsements

4.96
Overall Experience
4.96
Bedside manner
4.96
Explanation

50 recommendations for:

Glaucoma(17)
Cataract Surgery(7)
Cataracts(5)
Other(21)

Recent patient review

31 Mar 2023

I felt reassured and concerns addressed. Great experience.

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About

Mr. (Gurpreet) Saab Bhermi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital with three decades of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions. He is an expert in cataract surgery and glaucoma treatment.

Mr. Bhermi graduated from the University of Dundee in 1990 and started his career in Ophthalmology in 1992. He completed his core training at South Thames Hospital whilst undertaking research into Cataract Surgery at St Thomas' Hospital and sub-speciality Fellowships in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery at London Teaching Hospitals. Mr. Bhermi has been a substantive NHS consultant since 2006 and currently works in both the Cataract and Glaucoma services at the world-renowned Moorfield Eye Hospital.

He offers a modern bespoke refractive cataract surgery service, with Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) using standard and premium lens options, including toric, extended depth of focus (EDOF) and multifocal implants to meet the specific requirements of each individual patient. He has carried out over 20,000 cataract operations, achieving very satisfactory outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

For glaucoma patients he offers medical, laser, and surgical treatments for all forms of glaucoma. These include Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) implants (iStent, Hydrus), non-penetrating glaucoma procedures such as deep sclerectomy, modern trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube imlant surgery (Preserflow, Baervldt and Paul tubes). The type of procedue is is tailored to meet each patient's particular situation.  He is also happy to see general ophthalmic patients.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Glaucoma (34%)
  • Cataract Surgery (14%)
  • Cataracts (10%)
  • Glaucoma Surgeries (8%)
  • Trabeculoplasty (SLT) (4%)
  • Others (30%)

Subspecialties

  • Glaucoma
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Vision Correction Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions

All conditions and treatments

  • Glaucoma
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma Surgeries
  • Cataracts
  • Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Eye Problem
  • Eye Problems
  • Humphreys Visual Field

Registered with

General Medical Council

3330230


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • MBChB - University of Dundee - 1990
  • FRCOphth

Memberships:

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • European Glaucoma Society
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

languages spoken

  • English

consultation fees

  • New appointment: £275
  • Follow-up appointment: £200

insurers

  • General Medical
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • The Exeter
  • Groupama
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • Saga Insurance
  • CS Healthcare
  • Legal & General
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Norwich Union
  • The PHC
  • Benenden

Location

All locations

Moorfields Private Eye Hospital

4.75
(1985)

Specialist's working hours

at All locations

Monday

Not available

Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews

All reviews
Glaucoma (16)
Cataract Surgery (5)
Glaucoma Surgeries (4)
Cataracts (3)
Trabeculoplasty (SLT) (2)

28 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

I felt reassured and concerns addressed. Great experience.

31 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Eye Problems
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very efficient, friendly & encouraging.

27 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Review re glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very friendly and accommodating explanation of procedures to be done and very reassuring

23 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

He is professional, patient with questions and explains things well. Thanks

19 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

A total professional, calm and reassuring

03 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

worth the money to see this consultant as put our minds at rest

20 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Mr. Bhermi is an excellent ophthalmologist. He performed a successful glaucoma surgery on me. His secretary is also friendly and approachable. The wait times can be a bit long sometimes but that’s due to shortage in nursing staff. Five stars overall.

20 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma
Glaucoma Surgeries
Routine Eye Exam

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

He was precise, clear, explained the results and the next stage in an easy confident manner.

13 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very professional and friendly whilst imparting clinical diagnosis/advice.

02 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
Explanation

Very welcoming , explains everything in terms that even I could understand. Made me feel at ease with everything

25 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Glaucoma
Eye Problem
Dry Eyes
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Cataract Surgery (2)
Cataracts (2)
Ophthalmology (2)
Glaucoma (1)

2 endorsements

Saab is an excellent patient centred Glaucoma and cataract specialist Ophthalmogist. He deals with patients with advanced Glaucoma offering them all the latest treatments and operates on patients complex cataracts achieving outstanding outcomes. I highly recommend him to potential patients and to colleagues who want their glaucoma patients well managed.

07 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Ophthalmology
Cataracts
Complex Cataract Surgery
+ 2 more

Mr Mfazo Hove

Ophthalmology
Is a colleague

Saab is a very prolific cataract surgeon and a great teacher who has supervised and trained many ophthalmolgists. I had the opportunity to work alongside him in the same unit and I would recommend anyone for cataract treatment in his safe hands.

07 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Ophthalmology
Cataracts
Cataract Surgery

Mr Rajesh Deshmukh

Ophthalmology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Gurpreet (Saab) Bhermi's reviews like?

Mr Gurpreet (Saab) Bhermi's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 28 reviews

What languages does Mr Gurpreet (Saab) Bhermi speak?

Mr Gurpreet (Saab) Bhermi speaks English

Where is Mr Gurpreet (Saab) Bhermi located?

Mr Gurpreet (Saab) Bhermi primarily practices at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, located at 9-11 Bath Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9LF
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