Mr Tjebo Heeren
MD PhD FEBO MRCOphth
15 years of experience
London, EC1V 9LF
14 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Harry Orlans, Mr Alex Baneke
15 years of experience
London, EC1V 9LF
14 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Harry Orlans, Mr Alex Baneke
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About Mr Tjebo Heeren
Mr. Tjebo Heeren is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, specialising in medical retina, cataract surgery, and research. After completing his residency in Germany, he joined Moorfields Eye Hospital in 2016, where he has since completed fellowships in medical retina, uveitis, cataract surgery, urgent eye care, and research.
Mr Heeren is also an enthusiastic teacher, regularly training ophthalmology residents in medical retina and cataract surgery.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University College London (2022) and a German Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology (2018). He obtained his Medical Doctorate (MD) from Mainz, Germany, in 2013.
Mr Heeren is a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) and a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmology (MRCOphth).
His research interests include medical retina, cataract surgery, and macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel). He has also developed two online courses for Moorfields Education, focusing on data science for clinicians.
Subspecialties
- Retina
- Cataract Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7537546
Qualifications
Degrees and memberships:
Doctorate (PhD), University College London, 2022
Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmology (MRCOphth), 2019
German Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology, 2018
Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology, 2016
Medical doctorate (MD), Mainz, Germany, 2013
Medical school, Mainz, Germany, 2005-2011
Fellowships and clinical experience:
MacTel Honorary Research Fellow, Moorfields Eye Hospital, 2016-2020
Medical retina and Uveitis Fellow, Moorfields Eye Hospital, 2018-2019
Cataract and Urgent Care Fellow, Moorfields Eye Hospital, 2020-2021
Cataract Fellow, Moorfields Eye Hospital, 2021-2022
Locum Consultant for Medical retina and cataract, Moorfields Eye Hospital, 2022-2023
Consultant Ophthalmologist for Medical retina and Cataract, Moorfields Eye Hospita, from 2024
Publications
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01 / 11 / 2020
Macular Telangiectasia Type 2: Visual Acuity, Disease End Stage, and the MacTel Area
Published in Ophthalmology
18 / 09 / 2019
Serine and Lipid Metabolism in Macular Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy
Published in New England Journal of Medicine
18 / 06 / 2015
Progression of Vision Loss in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
Published in IOVS
18 / 05 / 2014
FIRST SYMPTOMS AND THEIR AGE OF ONSET IN MACULAR... : RETINA
Published in Retina
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese
Insurers
- Self-pay only
Fees
New appointment
£350Follow-up appointment
£220
Locations
Moorfields Private Eye Hospital
9-11 Bath Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9LF
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Reviews
Totally confident that Mr Heeren has correctly diagnosed my problems and I will seek recommended treatment.
Excellent treatment and results. The risks were very well explained. Mr Heeren is very engaging and patient focused.
Skill Endorsements
An expert in Medical Retina, I would have no hesitation is recommending patients to Tjebo.
31 Jan 2026
Mr Harry Orlans
OphthalmologistTjebo is a fantastic doctor. I recommend him highly.
18 Oct 2025
Mr Alex Baneke
OphthalmologistFAQ
What are Mr Tjebo Heeren's reviews like?
Mr Tjebo Heeren's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 4 reviews.
What languages does Mr Tjebo Heeren speak?
Mr Tjebo Heeren speaks English, French, German and Portuguese
Where is Mr Tjebo Heeren located?
Mr Tjebo Heeren primarily practices at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, located at 9-11 Bath Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9LF
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