Mr Mohamed El-Ashry
MB CHB, MSc, MD, MRCOphth, FRCOphth, FRCS (Ed)
Ophthalmologist
36 years of experience
Swindon, SN5 8UB
(+4 more)
36 years of experience
Swindon, SN5 8UB
(+4 more)
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About Mr Mohamed El-Ashry
Mr Mohamed El-Ashry is a consultant ophthalmologist based at Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
His expertise is in the following areas:
- Cataract surgery
- Routine, complex and high-risk cataract surgery
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Retinal detachment, macular hole, diabetic retinopathy, vitreomacular traction and epiretinal membranes.
- Ocular trauma
- Penetrating ocular injuries.
- Medical retina disorders such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion including Anti-VEGF treatments.
He completed his basic specialist training in the Midlands before going on to undertake higher specialist training in Edinburgh. He has also gained an MD for his research into the genetics of ocular diseases and has published over 24 papers in highly regarded journals. Additionally, he has presented over 34 posters at both national and international conferences.
Mr El-Ashry undertook an advanced fellowship in surgical retina in Edinburgh and Sheffield as well as a fellowship in surgical and medical retina which was based in Hull. Following this, he spent time as a locum vitreo-retinal consultant at Great Western Hospital before accepting a permanent position within the Trust in 2015.
He is a member of a number of organisations, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons.
Subspecialties
- Retina•
- Cataract Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 5203028
Qualifications
- MB CHB
- MSc
- MD
- MRCOphth
- FRCOphth, FRCS (Ed)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Member of the British Medical Association
- Member of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £300
- Follow-up appointment: £150
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Cigna
- Saga Health Insurance
- Bupa
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
- The PHC
- AXA Health
- The Exeter
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Aetna
- Benenden Health
Location
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Ground Floor, Canberra House, Lydiard Fields Business Park, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN5 8UB
(121)
Claverton Down Road, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 7BR
(435)
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9DD
(351)
Marlborough Road, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN3 6BB
Reviews
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Mr Mohamed El-Ashry is friendly, professional, and confident, consistently explaining procedures, answering questions, and putting patients at ease. Patients report excellent outcomes across various procedures, including YAG laser treatment, macular hole operations, vitrectomy, and surgery for detached retina. Mr El-Ashry is known for his skill and persistence in achieving the best results, often providing reassurance and support throughout. Many patients benefit from his expertise in cataract surgery, lens replacement surgery, and treatment for cataracts.
Despite the complexity of the operation he explained everything really well and ensured that I understood what was involved. Aftercare is ongoing and straightforward.
Mr El-Ashry always has time to explain procedures and answer any questions you may have
Mr El-Ashry was prepared to follow up the operation with treatment to get the best result
I was impressed by his confident manner and his obvious wealth of knowledge.
I was very pleased to have my YAG laser treatment with Dr El-Ashley. He was very professional and friendly, explained the procedure and answered my questions.
Mr El- Ashry was very positive in his diagnosis and prognosis. He gave me confidence and the results have been very good. He is persistent in looking for perfection of outcome. He has a very warm and outgoing personality.
My El-Ashry was friendly, professional and patient with any questions I had. He told me about the three lens options available.
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Mr Mohamed El-Ashry's overall patient rating is 4.75 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 34 reviews.
What languages does Mr Mohamed El-Ashry speak?
Mr Mohamed El-Ashry speaks English
Where is Mr Mohamed El-Ashry located?
Mr Mohamed El-Ashry primarily practices at Freedom Vision - Swindon, located at Ground Floor, Canberra House, Lydiard Fields Business Park, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN5 8UB
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