Professor Charles Claoué
MD DO FRCS FRCOphth FEBO MAE
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44 years of experience
Essex, IG9 5HX
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6 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
44 years of experience
Essex, IG9 5HX
(+2 more)
6 connections in healthcare
About Professor Charles Claoué
Professor Charles Claoué is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of eye conditions. He sees private patients at The Holly Hospital in Buckhurst Hill, Spire Hartswood Hospital in Brentwood, and holds an NHS post at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, where he works as part of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
At The Holly Hospital, he offers advanced treatment for cataract and refractive conditions, including the use of toric and multifocal intraocular lenses. His clinical work also includes refractive surgery such as LASIK and PTK, surgery for presbyopia, and the use of intraocular lenses for age-related macular degeneration. He manages viral and external eye diseases, dry eye, corneal conditions including corneal transplantation, and visual impairment in children.
At Spire Hartswood Hospital, Professor Claoué provides care for patients with cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. He performs a range of procedures including refractive lens exchange, laser eye treatments such as YAG laser capsulotomy, and corneal grafts, including penetrating keratoplasty, DSEK and DALK. He treats refractive errors including myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, and presbyopia through lens and corneal surgery.
He has been practising since 1981 and qualified from the University of Cambridge. He was later awarded a Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship at Bristol Eye Hospital and completed two fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Professor Claoué holds an honorary clinical lectureship at QMC University of London and frequently delivers international lectures on advanced intraocular lens technology. He has published more than 80 articles in the field of ophthalmology and received the International Academy for Advances in Ophthalmology Gold Medal for Distinguished Services to Ophthalmology in 2010.
He is a member of several professional organisations, including the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the British Society for Refractive Surgery, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Academy of Experts, the International Intraocular Implant Society, and the Institute of Directors.
Subspecialties
- Vision Correction Surgery
- Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Emergency Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma
- Cataract Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 2745831
Education
University of Cambridge
Medicine
Graduated 1981
Qualifications
BA University of Cambridge 1978
MA University of Cambridge 1981
BChir University of Cambridge 1981
DO Royal College of Surgeons of England 1984
MB University of Cambridge 1982
FRCS (Eng) Royal College of Surgeons of England 1987
MD University of Bristol 1987
FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists 1989
FEBO European Board of Ophthalmologists 2003
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- The PHC
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Saga Health Insurance
- The Exeter
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Benenden Health
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£350Follow-up appointment
£275
Locations
Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital
High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
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Facilities
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Facilities
Spire Hartswood Hospital
Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
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Facilities
Harley Street Eye Centre
22a Harley Street, 22a Harley St, Harley Street Eye Centre, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9BP
Reviews
I have been a patient of Professor Claoue for many years and he is always very professional, kind and knowledgeable. I feel very fortunate to be under his care.
Great communication and explanations to all my questions and made me feel very comfortable.
Professor Charles Claoué has been incredibly kind and attentive with my 7-year-old daughter which has been going to see him for about 2 years now. He takes great care to explain everything at her level, ensuring she feels comfortable and understands each step, and he always takes the time to answer all of her questions. He is extremely thorough in his approach and has supported my daughter wonderfully throughout her vision journey. We are truly grateful for his expertise, guidance, and the reassurance he has given us. We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for his outstanding care.
From my very first with professor Clause I had full confidence in him. He was extremely professional and extremely knowledgeable to field. He explained everything in detail and all aspects of my cataract operations. He answered all my questions and he took time to explain and never make me feel at ease. During both operations he made time to talk to me and explain the procedure and made my surgeries as straightforward as possible. I am extremely grateful to him for skill care and professionalism. I highly recommend him he is true to his vocation and absolute gentleman with it.
Professor Claoué was very professional throughout the 2 sessions I saw him for. He was very calm, provided explanations and reassured me before my treatment.
Clearly explained it the issue and the way forward. Never felt pressured to giving a decision but encouraged to go home and think about my options.
I recently took my father to see Professor Charles Claou, and I was deeply impressed by the care and professionalism he demonstrated throughout the visit. He is clearly a highly experienced and knowledgeable doctor, and his calm, respectful manner immediately put us at ease. Professor Claou was kind, polite, and genuinely attentive to my father's concerns. What stood out most was his honesty—he gave clear, straightforward opinions without any pressure, helping us understand the situation and options with complete transparency. It’s rare to find a specialist who combines expertise with such compassion. I would wholeheartedly recommend Professor Claou to anyone seeking thoughtful and trustworthy medical care.
I had a regular check up, Mr Claoue was extremely professional as always. I would highly recommend his services.
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Professor Charles Claoué speaks English and French
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Professor Charles Claoué primarily practices at Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital, located at High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
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