Mr Zine Elhousseini
MD, FRCOphth, MRCS Ed, CertLRS
20 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
24 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Anupam Bhattacharjee, Dr Ravleen Sabharwal and 4 other professionals
20 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
24 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Anupam Bhattacharjee, Dr Ravleen Sabharwal and 4 other professionals
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About Mr Zine Elhousseini
Dr Zine Elhousseini is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in London. He has over 12 years of clinical experience in ophthalmic surgery working in Syria and the UK.
He received his medical degree from Damascus University in Syria in 2006 and completed his Master's degree in Ophthalmology from the same university in 2011. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2013 and a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2017. He is also a Member of the European Society of Retina Specialists.
Dr Elhousseini sees private patients at the Royal Free London Hospital, Platinum Medical Centre, St John & St Elizabeth Hospital and The Wellington Diagnostic & Outpatient Centre.
He is passionate about providing an excellent and elaborative eye care experience for each of his patients and measures all his work successes by how satisfied his patients are. He has vast expertise ophthalmology and is specialised in the following:
- Medical and surgical retinal management
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Cataracts
- Laser refractive eye surgery
He also has experience treating and managing uveitis and external eye disease.
Dr Elhousseini has held the position of Deputy Academic Lead and Examiner for medical students at the University College London and the London Eye Course. He has been a co-author of several publications surrounding vitreoretinal surgery and other aspects of ophthalmology and has presented this work both nationally and internationally. He is passionate about maintaining his expertise and does so by regularly attending conferences and meetings about the latest developments in ophthalmic technology.
Subspecialties
- Retina
- Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
- Cataract Surgery
- Vision Correction Surgery
- Emergency Ophthalmology
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7298504
Qualifications
MD - Damascus University, Damascus, Syria in 2006
Master's Degree in Ophthalmology - Damascus University, Damascus, Syria in 2011
MRCS Ed - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK in 2013
FRCOphth - Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK in 2017
Certificate of Laser and Refractive Surgery - in 2019
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
Insurers
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- WPA
Fees
New appointment
£240Follow-up appointment
£180
Locations
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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Mr Zine Elhousseini's patient interactions are professional and friendly. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and competent. He provides clear explanations for procedures such as LASIK surgery and cataract operations, ensuring patients feel at ease and confident from consultation through to recovery. His expertise helps many patients with cataract conditions and a range of eye problems.
he is a professional he connect with you and empathy with you he is ready to go extra mile to make sure you receive the best treatment
Thank you to you and to the wonderful Paola who is so kind and helpful and supportive. Nothing is too much trouble for her and I really appreciate her help and support especially while Eden has been doing his exams thank you Elaine
Mr El Housseini is very kind and understanding man. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. I had a pleasant experience with him and his office. Would recommend my family and friends to his care.
I saw Mr Zine Elhousseini twice for my conjunctival cysts at The Royal Free hospital private unit and on both occasions I was very impressed by the level of his exceptional care and high professionalism and expertise. The consultation was friendly, pleasant, efficient and reassuring. Excellent service throughtout. The admin and nursing staff were also excellent and very helpful. I would highly recommend Mr Elhousseini for his exceptional and outstanding prifessional care and I thank him very very much.
Highly professional, thorough and also kind. I was able to have absolute confidence in Mr Elhousseini
I want to emphasize the exceptional care provided by Dr. Zain and his team during my surgery experience. Dr.Zain was recomended to me by my optician. I am very happy and satisfied with the result of Lasik surgery which was done 3 months a go. Many thanks to Dr. Zain Elhoussaini
Skill Endorsements
He is a very good clinician and astute diagnostically. Very helpful about seeing referrals.
20 Jun 2025
Dr Anupam Bhattacharjee
NeurologistZine is a superb clinician- he is calm and has a great breadth of knowledge even beyond his speciality. I trust him entirely and rely on his expertise for my patients, and family.
20 Jun 2025
Dr Ravleen Sabharwal
General PractitionerMr Elhousseini is a highly respected ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon
14 Jan 2025
Professor Robert Scott
OphthalmologistZine is a trusted clinician and excellent surgeon. He manages complex retinal conditions and it has been a pleasure to work with him
10 Nov 2024
Mr Daren Hanumunthadu
Ophthalmologist
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Mr Zine Elhousseini's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 42 reviews.
What languages does Mr Zine Elhousseini speak?
Mr Zine Elhousseini speaks English and Arabic
Where is Mr Zine Elhousseini located?
Mr Zine Elhousseini primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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