Ms Natasha Spiteri
Ophthalmologist
Shrewsbury, SY2 6FG
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20 years of experience
Verified profile
20 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
165 recommendations for:
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03 Oct 2023
Natasha is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled Ophthalmologist and I would recommend her to...
Mr Nicholas Hickley
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Ms Natasha Spiteri is a consultant ophthalmologist with a special interest in cornea, the anterior segment of the eye and cataract and refractive surgery.
She graduated from Medical School in Malta in 2004, after which she undertook ophthalmic training in the Mersey region in the UK. Ms Spiteri then spent a year of further intensive training in corneal disease in Sydney, Australia, where she gained experience in corneal transplant and other corneal surgery.
Upon her return to the UK in 2017, she took up a consultant post at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Here, she has invested much time and effort developing the cornea service, which now offers a range of corneal transplant procedures, and also provides a more comprehensive range of treatment options for dry eye disease and other corneal pathology.
During her first year back in the UK, Ms Spiteri also undertook a postgraduate diploma in cataract and refractive surgery with the University of Ulster, where she learned about various surgical and laser treatment options to reduce dependence on spectacles.
Ms Spiteri holds a private practice at Nuffield, The Grosvenor Hospital in Chester where she offers cataract surgery including complex cases, pterygium surgery, YAG laser posterior capsulotomy treatment, as well as detailed management plans for cases of persistent blepharitis and dry eye disease, amongst other general eye conditions.
In February 2022 Ms Spiteri joined the team at Newmedica in Shrewsbury, who currently offer cataract surgery and YAG laser posterior capsulotomies to both NHS and private patients, with other services to be offered in the near future.
Ms Spiteri has a particular passion for education and training, and is currently College Tutor at the Countess of Chester Hospital, responsible for the coordination and delivery of local training of young ophthalmologists. She also regularly participates in cataract and microsurgical training courses at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Ms Spiteri is experienced in cataract surgery including complex cases, various types of corneal transplant surgery and pterygium surgery. She also offers YAG laser posterior capsulotomy treatment, as well as detailed management plans for cases of persistent blepharitis and dry eye disease.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Cataract Surgery (57%)
- Eye Problems (12%)
- Cataracts (10%)
- Dry Eyes (4%)
- Corneal Disease (3%)
- Others (15%)
Subspecialties
- Cataract Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Eye Problems
- Cataracts
- Dry Eyes
- Corneal Disease
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Lumps and Bumps
- Glaucoma
- Keratoconus
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Cataract Surgery
- Corneal Transplantation
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- New Eye Exam
- Humphreys Visual Field
- Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Routine Eye Exam
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6152467
Qualifications
MD, University of Malta, Malta 2006-2016
Ophthalmic Specialist Training, Mersey Deanery, UK 2016-2017
Corneal Fellowship, Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia 2017-2018
Post-graduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (distinction), University of Ulster
languages spoken
- English
- Maltese
consultation fees
- New appointment: £210
- Follow-up appointment: £140
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Unit 3 Anchorage Ave, Shrewsbury Bus Park, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, SY2 6FG
Unit 3 Anchorage Ave, Shrewsbury Bus Park, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, SY2 6FG
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Wrexham Road, Chester, United Kingdom, CH4 7QP
Wrexham Road, Chester, United Kingdom, CH4 7QP
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
131 reviews
5
Ms Spiteri has a calm and measured approach which helped to calm my anxieties. She explained the treatment plan carefully and engendered a sense of confidence overall. Communication is so important and I felt we had a proper dialogue.
5
Natasha was calm and put me at my ease. She had a lovely manner with me and all the other staff involved. Natasha was efficient and extremely competent.
5
Ms Spiteri listened carefully to my concerns and asked for my recent experiences with my vision covering the points raised by my optometrist. Following a thorough examination of my eyes she explained her findings clearly and in detail. She was reassuring, and confirmed that I had no need for urgent surgery. This gave me confidence in her.
5
Totally professional with a caring manner giving confidence to patients.
5
Really good service
5
Ms Spiteri's examination was thorough and her summary of my eye condition was very clear, as was the description, and the risks, of the potential treatments. She supplemented her explanation by sending me an excellent link to information leaflets which I found very useful. Also her offer to be available for consultation should my condition deteriorate was reassuring. At all times I was confident of her ability and found her manner very reassuring and pleasant
5
Natasha is very personable, and explains what’s going to happen pre-surgery & talks through the process while in surgery. Also explains the sensations one may feel as the surgery is in progress.
5
Ms Spiteri was excellent. She examined my eyes thoroughly, confirmed my perception of the issues and explained clearly and with compassion what we needed to do.
5
Ms Spiteri was polite, courteous and took great care to listen to what I had to say. She explained all procedures she was going to undertake. She gave sensible advice at the end. I came away very satisfied with the experience.
5
My experience with Natasha was very good , i felt in good hands from start to finish and i engaged in conversation about my operation throughout making me feel very comfortable it was a very relaxing experience
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Natasha is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled Ophthalmologist and I would recommend her to anyone. She is a fantastic colleague to have and a lovely, caring person!
03 Oct 2023Mr Nicholas Hickley
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What are Ms Natasha Spiteri's reviews like?
Ms Natasha Spiteri's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 131 reviews
What languages does Ms Natasha Spiteri speak?
Ms Natasha Spiteri speaks English and Maltese
Where is Ms Natasha Spiteri located?
Ms Natasha Spiteri primarily practices at NewMedica Shrewsbury, located at Unit 3 Anchorage Ave, Shrewsbury Bus Park, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, SY2 6FG
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What are Ms Natasha Spiteri working hours?
Ms Natasha Spiteri is working Tuesday (08:30 - 17:00, 09:00 - 12:30), Wednesday (08:30 - 17:00, 09:30 - 12:30), Friday (08:30 - 17:00)
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