Mr Wallace Poon
Ophthalmologist
Cranbrook, TN17 4AX
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33 years of experience
Verified profile
33 years of experience
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About
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
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Cataract Surgery (86%)
- Cataracts (8%)
- Complex Cataract Surgery (2%)
- Dry Eyes (2%)
- Eye Problems (2%)
Subspecialties
- Cataract Surgery
- Retina
All conditions and treatments
- Cataracts
- Dry Eyes
- Macular Hole
- Retinal Detachment
- Cataract Surgery
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Epiretinal Membrane
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3506705
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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(4523)
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
(163)
Ramsgate Road, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4BG
Ramsgate Road, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4BG
(64)
Spencer Private Hospitals Consulting Suite, Arunde, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ
Spencer Private Hospitals Consulting Suite, Arunde, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
43 reviews
5
Very polite with professional manner explained to myself step by step the procedure before and during my cataract operation. He was asking me constantly if I am ok and he has taken a good care of me for the whole duration of the procedure. Thank you
5
Very friendly and reassuring
5
Good experience, there was a problem during surgery, he reassured me and organised a follow up 4 weeks post op
5
Very friendly and reassuring
5
Professional
5
Great sense of humour and very reassuring
5
Very good in all aspects
4
Good over all.
5
Very helpful and efficient he explained everything he was doing and what to expect before and after.
5
Lovely mannor. Thorough and reassuring
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What are Mr Wallace Poon's reviews like?
Mr Wallace Poon's overall patient rating is 4.82 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 43 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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