Mr Tim de Klerk
Ophthalmologist
Cheadle, SK8 2PX
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23 years of experience
Verified profile
23 years of experience
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Mr Tim de Klerk is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and the Clinical Lead for Cataract Services at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, the UK's second largest specialist eye hospital. He specialises in cataract surgery and refractive lens surgery. As clinical lead, he is responsible for dealing with the most complex and difficult cataract cases on a regular basis. Mr de Klerk also sees private patients at The Alexandra Hospital. He is able to offer a variety of lens options, and during the treatment, patients can choose between local anaesthetic, local anaesthetic with some sedation, and general anaesthetic.
Mr de Klerk always ensures to provide his patients with personalised, honest, and ethical advice based on the most recent scientific research. When surgical treatment is needed, he aims for excellence and does everything possible to minimise the risks involved. He considers himself fortunate to work in a field of medicine that is able to enhance people's lives dramatically.
He is actively involved in research and has a number of publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has presented his work internationally at conferences in the USA and Australia. He is also directly responsible for the training of overseas and UK trainee surgeons.
Mr de Klerk is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Areas of expertise
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- Cataract Surgery (56%)
- Lens Replacement Surgery (22%)
- Eye Problems (8%)
- Astigmatism (6%)
- Complex Cataract Surgery (3%)
- Others (6%)
Subspecialties
- Cataract Surgery
- Emergency Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
- Vision Correction Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Eye Problems
- Astigmatism
- Cataracts
- Corneal Disease
- Presbyopia
- Cataract Surgery
- Lens Replacement Surgery
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
- Refractive Lens Exchange
- Eyelid Cyst (Chalazion) Surgery
- Multifocal Intraocular Lens
- Refractive Cataract Surgery
- Toric Lens Implants
- Urgent Eye Care
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6044831
Qualifications
MBChB - 2001 University of Pretoria
PGC - 2011 Edge Hill Univsersity
FRCOphth - 2013 Royal College of Ophthalmologists London
CertLRS - 2018 Royal College of Ophthalmologists London
Memberships:
Royal College of Ophthalmologist
European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology
languages spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £180
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- The PHC
- Bupa Platinum
Location
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Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
26 reviews
5
As always I always found the practice Lavin de Klerk excellent.
5
Mr de Klerk was very helpful and friendly. He explained clearly the procedures he would undertake and what the effects were likely to be. He was happy to answer all my questions.
5
Very friendly but thoroughly business like and focussed. I am delighted with the result of my operation and appreciate the skill and attention from Mr de Klerk.
5
Mr de Klerk was thorough and explained everything during both procedures. He also addressed any concerns that I had promptly, efficiently and professionally. Overall I was perfectly happy with the treatment I received.
5
Very happy with all aspects of my procedure. Mr de Klerk explained everything and I am very happy with the results. Thank you
5
Mr Tim de Klerk is the ultimate Professional he was kind caring & totally honest regarding my Cataract surgery as an extremely anxious person i was able to be sedated He has a great team of professionals also kind & caring. I would definitely recommend Mr Tim de Klerk I chose the best. Regarding my vision it’s marvellous & recovery was better than I expected Thank you so much Mr Tim de Klerk & his team.
5
I was very nervous about my cataract operation before my appointment with Mr. de Klerk. He explained the procedure to me and I was re-assured that I was in good hands!
5
I had confidence in Mr Deklirk after my 1st consultation. Hewas thorough and listened to my concerns. My cataract operation was very successful. He put a really good lense in my left eye. I would definitely recommend Mr Deklirt to my friends and to anybody needing advice or eye surgery.
5
He is very pleasant to deal with and seems to be very efficient.
5
My experience with Mr de Klerk was very informative, pleasant and comfortable in his presence also he gave me confidence about my prodcedure.
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Mr Tim de Klerk's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 26 reviews
What languages does Mr Tim de Klerk speak?
Mr Tim de Klerk speaks English and Afrikaans
Where is Mr Tim de Klerk located?
Mr Tim de Klerk primarily practices at The Alexandra Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
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What are Mr Tim de Klerk working hours?
Mr Tim de Klerk is working Monday (08:30 - 12:30), Tuesday (14:00 - 19:00), Friday (14:00 - 18:00)
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