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Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Ophthalmologist

Taunton, TA2 6AN

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26 years of experience

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26 years of experience

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Cataract Surgery (53)
Cataracts (18)
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102 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I was very anxious prior to meeting Mr Gudsoorkar. On my visit visit , he put me at ease with his clear explanation and manner . He explained that i needed a laser treatment for one eye which had cataract surgery a few years back and needed a cataract surgery for the other one . I did not feel rushed to make any decisions and i underwent the YAG laser next week with immediate improvement in my vision. I had the cataract surgery soon after and this was great success too. He was contactable at all times during the post operative period and made me feel very reassured . Thank you Mr Gudsoorkar for your expertise & kindness . I would be very happy to recommend him to my friends and family.

02 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataracts
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

his was my second Cataract operation with Mr Gudsoorkar. From my first appointment he filled with confidence with his knowledge, professionalism and the time spent explaining the conditions I was experiencing. I was left with a clear understanding of the treatment needed. this was followed by the two operations and again I was reassured at every stage and the experience made as pleasant as possible by all those involved. Most importantly Mr Gudsoorkar followed the operations with personal calls at home to make sure the recovery was going as planned and I was left again reassured that if I needed help it would be there.

14 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts
Retina

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Gudsoorkar was very thorough with explaining the cataract surgery and extremely polite .Answered any concerns I had. He spoke to me during the surgery and made me relaxed. The whole experience was excellent and I very pleased with my vision .

03 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
Multifocal Intraocular Lens

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I consulted Mr Gudsoorkar regarding laser treatment for diabetic eye problems as I was terrified of having injections . He was thorough and discussed options of carrying out laser treatment . The result is amazing . The retinal scans and my vision are back to normal . Thank you so much .. you were amazing

02 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Retinal Laser Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Fantastic result ! thank you so much . Mr Gudsoorkar came recommended by my close family friend . He put me at ease after the very first consultation regarding my cataracts . We talked through all the lens options and I felt fully informed about my choices . He very patiently explained all the benefits and risks of each option and I opted for extended depth of focus toric lens .First class care and an even better result

14 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
Toric Lens Implants

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I recently saw a number of specialist for Cataract/Retina problems and left confused. I then saw Mr Gudsoorkar at the Nuffield in Taunton. With his professionalism and experience in this field he was able to fully diagnose my problem and give me a prognosis that I clearly understood and filled me with confidence. This was followed by a cataract operation where at every stage I was kept fully informed of what was happening and reassured which made the experience as pleasant as possible in the circumstances. I cannot fault the care and consideration given by all those involved. Thank you. The result has been life changing with the vision in the treated eye far better than ever expected. So much so that I have already arranged for the operation on the other eye. I would not hesitate recommending the services offered by Mr Gudsoorkar which have been exceptional in every respect for me.

02 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
Retina

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I wanted to share my journey of struggling with different pairs of glasses over 10 years to now not needing one at all ! I booked to see Mr.Gudsoorkar regarding my cataracts after one my close friends recommended him . He is extremely thorough and puts you at ease. He patiently discussed all the lens options and explained why the toric extended depth of focus lens was the right one for me . As it was a lot to take in during the first consultation , he called me up again after a week to discuss I was happy with the decision . The surgeries and post operative care was excellent . He called me up on the weekend after the surgery to confirm I was settling well. I am absolutely amazed with with the results and very grateful for his expertise .

12 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Astigmatism
Refractive Cataract Surgery

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

I accompanied my father for his appointment with Mr Gudsoorkar at the Nuffield hospital. I was really impressed with his patience and detail assessment of his problems . He explained the retinal scans in detail including need for urgent treatment for his wet macular degeneration . The care was transferred to NHS for the injections urgently and we chose to have the cataract surgery at the Nuffield . His care and communication was top class

12 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Retina
Cataract Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been under Mr.Gudsoorkar's care for the last 5 years . Initially referred for retinal problems due to poorly controlled diabetes , he very approachable, kind and thorough. He contacted the diabetic specialists at the Hospital for improving my blood sugar control . I was treated with eye injections initially and then laser treatment for both eyes. After a couple of years , he performed my cataract surgeries at the Nuffield Hospital. Having been under his care both at the Musgrove Park ( NHS ) and the Nuffield ( private ) , his standard of care has always been exemplary! I cannot thank him enough .

10 Sep 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Complex Cataract Surgery
Retinal Laser Surgery
Intravitreal Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I met Mr Gudsoorkar a few years back after struggling with my eye problems in a neighbouring hospital . I was diagnosed recurrent Uveitis and wasn’t happy with my care and requested a second opinion due to his expertise . I was very impressed with his thoroughness in assessing my problems and organising all investigations leading to diagnosis of sarcoidosis . The repeated inflammations in the past had caused significant cataracts and episodes of high pressures. He also referred me to the cardiologists and respiratory physicians and commenced me on immunosuppressant medication.This completely controlled the chest problems and eye inflammations.I was also told that the sarcoidosis had affected the heart and could have caused heart block if not detected and treated on time. I opted to have my cataract surgeries privately at the Nuffield and had the extended depth of focus lens .I am absolutely amazed with the result !! I cannot thank Mr Gudsoorkar enough for giving my vision and my life back . Thank you so much for everything .

30 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Multifocal Intraocular Lens
Complex Cataract Surgery
Uveitis (Inflammatory Eye Disease)