Mr Wallace Poon
MBBS, FRCOphth, M.Phil, FEBO
Ophthalmologist
35 years of experience
Cranbrook, TN17 4AX
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35 years of experience
Cranbrook, TN17 4AX
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About Mr Wallace Poon
Mr Wallace Poon is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Kent, UK, specialising in vitreoretinal disorders such as macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage and retinal detachment. His clinical interests include small incision cataract surgery, complicated cataract surgery and complications of cataract surgery.
Mr Poon graduated from the University of London in 1991, later undertaking his specialist training in London and completing a sub-speciality clinical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at St Thomas' Hospital in London. In addition to the services he provides at Benenden Hospital, he also works with the NHS at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Ophthalmologist.
He has been the joint Lead of Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Trust for the last 15 years, involved in researching new methods of visualizing structures in the eye to detect disease. He is a GMC recognised trainer and an honorary lecturer at the University of Kent where he supervises Kent Health PhD students.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments- Cataract Surgery
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Cataract Complications
- Cataract Surgery with Refractive Lens Implant
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Lacrimal Washout
- Treatment for Dry Eyes
- Vitreoretinal Procedures
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Ophthalmology
- Retina
- Cataracts
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Eyes
- Macula Hole
- Retinal Detachment
- Eye trauma
- Refractive Lens Implant
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Vitreous Haemorrhage
Subspecialties
- Retina•
- Cataract Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3506705
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1991
Qualifications
Qualifications
MB BS University of London 1991
FRCOphth The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
M.Phil
FEBO
Languages spoken
- English
Location
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Spencer Private Hospitals Consulting Suite, Arunde, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ
Reviews
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Mr Wallace Poon is described as efficient, reassuring, and professional. He frequently explains cataract procedures clearly before and during surgery, making patients feel at ease. Many patients praise the excellent outcomes of their operations. Patient feedback predominantly highlights cataract surgery and the informative explanations provided by Mr Poon.
Very efficient in a pleasant manner. Feel safe in his hands.
Always precis in informing me about the treatment for my eue
Mr . Poon was kind, compassionate and professional. I believe he has done an excellent job.
Excellent surgeon 2 cataracts done by this surgeon .Explained everything as he worked and before when he was discussing what would be done. He would come highly recommended from me I have no problems and completely at ease during my surgery.
I was happy with the reassurance given @ kindness at all times.
As previously stated, I would have preferred to have the same surgeon for both eyes but did not know this could be requested.
Very efficient, talking me through t t he procedure as he did it.
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Mr Wallace Poon's overall patient rating is 4.84 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 63 reviews.
What languages does Mr Wallace Poon speak?
Mr Wallace Poon speaks English
Where is Mr Wallace Poon located?
Mr Wallace Poon primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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