Mr Henderson is a Ophthalmic retinal specialist and consultant based at both Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. He is part of the vitreo-retinal team and performs both adult and children's retinal and cataract surgery.
His research covers the genetics of inherited retinal diseases and he was part of the team that performed the first ocular gene therapy trial in the world. He now runs the LUXTURNA gene therapy programme at both hospitals. His current research is into the retinovascular diseases of childhood.
He trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He subsequently was appointed a clinical fellow at the prestigious Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada, where he gained subspecialty training in paediatric ophthalmology. He subsequently moved to the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia where he trained in Adult Vitreo-Retinal Surgery before moving back to Moorfields for a final year of adult and paediatric vitreo-retinal surgery.
He has paediatric retinal clinics and operating lists at Great Ormond Street and Adult surgical retinal clinics at Moorfields.
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BSc - UniversityCollege London - 1996
MBBS - University College London - 1999
MD research - University of London - 2006
FRCOphth - 2010
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Member of British and Eire Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Member of American Academy of Paediatric Ophthalmologists
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23 reviews
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He was cool and friendly as always! He sat there and explained everything in details and helped us with our requests!
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Very professional.
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Everything thing was so well explained, Mr Henderson went out of his way to make my mum who is 88 years old as comfortable as possible
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Mr Henderson was personable and very efficient. His explanations were clear and unhurried. I was very happy with the whole consultation process.
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I was seen as the last patient of the day and the appointment felt rushed. The doctor was professional, but came across almost too “jokey” for something that is very serious for me. I’ve taken the day out of my schedule to come to the appointment - and after being kept waiting for two hours, it seemed too quick He wasn’t aware that on my previous trip when he was not in the clinic that the hospital had actually taken some scans of my eye, and I had to inform him that he had them himself.
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Mr Henderson was great all round.
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Very good at explaining pros and cons of choices available. Seems to have done a great job. Hard to tell overall outcome so far but seems to be ok.
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Great smile, calm and a good listener
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Extremely helpful. We are very grateful.
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Always good to get reassurance and to know what is happening with eye. Luckily no procedure/ treatment needed at present.
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3 endorsements
Mr Henderson is a very skilful and friendly paediatric Ophthalmic Surgeon with internationally recognised expertise in Vitreoretinal Surgery. He cares about his patients and is a leading figure innovating new treatments.
Professor M. Dominik Fischer
Mr Henderson is an expert vitreoretinal surgeon, who looks after adults and children.
Mr Harry Petrushkin
I have known Rob Henderson for over a decade. I would recommend him as a highly competent retinal surgeon, a rising star as an expert in his field and has always been a trustworthy colleague. He has excellent communication skills and is a dedicated professional and family man.
Miss Sharmina Khan
What are Mr Robert Henderson's reviews like?
Mr Robert Henderson's overall patient rating is 4.71 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 23 reviews
What languages does Mr Robert Henderson speak?
Mr Robert Henderson speaks English
Where is Mr Robert Henderson located?
Mr Robert Henderson primarily practices at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, located at 9-11 Bath Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9LF
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