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28 years of experience
Taunton, TA2 6AN
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36 connections in healthcare
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by Miss Ebube Obi, Mr Ashok Subramanian and 19 other professionals
Live bookings available
28 years of experience
Taunton, TA2 6AN
(+1 more)
36 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Miss Ebube Obi, Mr Ashok Subramanian and 19 other professionals
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Mr. Gudsoorkar is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with expertise in retinal disorders, small incision cataract surgery, and uveitis. He currently consults patients at Musgrove Park Hospital ( Parkside Private Unit ) and Nuffield Hospital in Taunton.
Mr. Gudsoorkar received extensive training in Wales, gaining significant experience at leading tertiary referral eye centers in Swansea and Cardiff. He further honed his skills with two additional years of fellowship training in Medical Retina-Uveitis at the University Hospital of Wales and Bristol Eye Hospital, which led to his appointment as a consultant in Taunton.
Dedicated to patient-centered cataract surgery tailored to individual visual needs, Mr. Gudsoorkar has successfully performed over 6,000 surgeries. He specializes in sutureless cataract surgery and offers premium intraocular lens implants, including Toric lenses for astigmatism correction, extended depth of focus lenses, and multifocal lenses, helping patients achieve spectacle independence after surgery.
His expertise also covers medical retinal disorders such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases. He is highly experienced in using pattern and micropulse/subliminal lasers and administering intravitreal therapies, including anti-VEGF and steroids for various retinal conditions .He successfully led the Ophthalmology Diagnostic and Macular Treatment Centre project resulting in about 400 patients having their appointments for diagnostic tests and eye injection treatments every week in an easy access , purpose built state of art centre in Blackbrook Businnes Park.
Mr. Gudsoorkar is the leading force behind the Uveitis service in Taunton. As the sole consultant in Somerset, he provides advanced treatments for complex ocular inflammations, including intravitreal steroids, oral immunosuppression, and biologic therapies. His unique combination of medical and surgical skills makes him exceptionally qualified to perform cataract surgery for patients with specialised care needs.
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General Medical Council
No. 5207328
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
No. 5907
Royal College of Surgeons
No. 42254
European Society Of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
No. 607815
University of Health Sciences Andhra Pradesh
Medicine
Graduated 1998
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£175Staplegrove Elm Showell Park, Taunton, United Kingdom, TA2 6AN
Wellington Rd, Taunton, United Kingdom, TA1 5DA
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Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar is consistently professional and thorough with his patients, ensuring they feel reassured. He explains procedures, like cataract surgery with premium lens implants, often fixing astigmatism. Patients report improved vision and praise his excellent surgical skill and personal aftercare. Reviews highlight better outcomes for issues such as cataracts, astigmatism, complex cataract surgery, and retina problems.
Under his expert care for last 5 years .Always thorough n polite . Would recommend him any day
I was struggling with floaters in my vision and consulted Mr Gudsoorkar . He was excellent and arranged a lot tests & scans . This led to a diagnosis of Sarcoidosis and needed steroids . My vision and general health has been so much better since the treatment and glad that I saw him regarding my eye problem .
I cannot thank Mr Gudsoorkar enough. I have had poor vision since childhood due to high astigmatism and always needed strong glasses . This got worse since i developed the cataracts and had given up driving. Mr Gudsoorkar evaluated my eyes in great detail & explained all the options . My vision has improved greatly after the cataract surgeries with toric lenses. Got my confidence back for driving !!
Excellent result after the recent laser procedure ! Explained everythig in detail .
The laser treatment was quick and painless . Excellent vision
Absolutely faultless from start to finish . The consultation was thorough and very relaxed . Mr Gudsoorkar gave me full attention and was very patient with all my queries . We had another telephonic discussion to confirm my lens choices for the cataract surgery . The end result is well beyond expectations
I have been under Mr Gudsoorkar's care in NHS ( Musgrove Park & Macular clinic at Blackbrook ) over last 7 years . When i first met him , my diabetic control was all over the place with very poor vision due to cataracts and fluid leak in macula . I had stopped driving and lost my job. He referred me to the diabetic specialist in Musgrove and arranged numerous injections and laser treatments. He operated on my cataracts too. My vision is very good now ,so is my diabetic control . He is a fantastic clinician and surgeon . Thank you so much for giving my life back
I first saw Mr Gudsoorkar as an NHS patient and then privately, for over a year. I was dealing with very serious uveitis and throughout my time as his patient he has beenkind, patient, extremely thorough and professional . Even when very obviously extremely busy, he always gives time to listen, and just as importantly, explain and discuss procedures and treatments. He has undoubtedly saved my vision.
Mr Gudsoorkar carried out laser surgery on my eye. He is professional, reassuring and caring. He explains things clearly and has a lot of time for you. you feel confident under his care.
Excellent clinician and surgeon . Under his care for macular problems Recentlly had cataract surgeries . First class care every visit
Shantanu is a highly skilled Cataract and Medical Retina surgeon. I would thoroughly recommend him to my friends and family
25 Mar 2026
Miss Ebube Obi
OphthalmologistFantastic colleague and surgeon
17 Mar 2026
Mr Ashok Subramanian
Orthopaedic SurgeonMr. Gudsookar is a very skillful surgeon and I highly recommend him.
02 Jan 2026
Mr Aruna Dharmasena
Ophthalmologist
Mr Hugh Jewsbury
Ophthalmologist
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Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 168 reviews.
What languages does Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar speak?
Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar speaks English and Hindi
Where is Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar located?
Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar primarily practices at Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital, located at Staplegrove Elm Showell Park, Taunton, United Kingdom, TA2 6AN
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What are Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar working hours?
Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar is working Monday (08:30 - 13:30), Tuesday (08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00), Wednesday (17:00 - 18:30)
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