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Mr Zine Elhousseini

Mr Zine Elhousseini

Ophthalmologist

London, NW8 9NH

Verified profile
18 years of experience
Verified profile
18 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.95

20 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.95
Overall Experience
4.95
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.95
Explanation

53 recommendations for:

Cataract Surgery(4)
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)(3)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)(3)
Other(43)

Recent patient review

27 Nov 2023

My mother was suffering from an eye condition for over 6 months and tried everything. My...

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About

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.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Cataract Surgery (8%)
  • Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK) (6%)
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (6%)
  • Retinal Tear (6%)
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy (6%)
  • Others (70%)

Subspecialties
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Emergency Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery / Surgical Solutions
  • Retina
  • Vision Correction Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  • Dry Eyes
  • Eye Problem
  • Retinal Tear
  • Cataracts
  • Eye Infection
  • Floaters (Eye)
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Vision Problems
  • Vitreous Haemorrhage
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
  • Eye Test
  • Routine Eye Exam
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Lens Replacement Surgery
  • New Eye Exam
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Urgent Eye Care

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
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £240
  • Follow-up appointment: £220

insurers
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • WPA

Location

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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

4.76
(3233)
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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Reviews

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Cataract Surgery (3)
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK) (3)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (2)
Dry Eyes (2)
Emergency Ophthalmology (2)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

20 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My mother was suffering from an eye condition for over 6 months and tried everything. My GP was not helpful. but after she saw Mr Elhousseini and used the eyes drop Mr Elhousseini prescribed to her, her condition got cured within days. I will be forever grateful to Mr. Elhousseini.

27 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Eye Problem

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional, helpful, kind and caring and does a good job!

27 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataracts

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr El Housseini is a kind and considerate medical professional. I felt that he understood and listened to my thoughts and concerns. The appointment went very well and I am more than happy and satisfied with how it went.

13 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

One of the kindest and professional physicians I have ever dealt with.

12 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Routine Eye Exam
Retinal Imaging
New Eye Exam

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr El Housseini was fantastic. His friendliness, kindness, willingness to listen was remarkable. Couldn’t recommend him enough.

12 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Incredibly reassuring - friendly and very diligent in discussing my eye condition.

08 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Emergency Ophthalmology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He gives a relaxed confident manor that helps the patient relax

22 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Retinal Tear

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Elhousseini was exemplary and I wish all consultants were as attentive, dedicated, clear and polite as he. He is the gold standard.

21 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Complex Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Zine El Housseini was recommended by his secretary Paola, as I was desperate to get Stephen Shepherd seen as he was having visual difficulties in his right eye. Mr El Housseini responded immediately to a request to see Stephen in his care home as he is bed bound. I was truly grateful for the response and care which Mr El Housseini gave to Stephen which ultimately meant emergency surgery. This was carried out in the Private Wing of the Royal Free Hospital. It was here that I wish to make a complaint of the way Stephen was dealt with as an in patient by the staff. Luckily, I had paid for a private nurse to tend to Stephen. The private nurse with Stephen forwarded me videos of Stephen being totally left alone and the staff were sat at the end of the corridor doing nothing. I did report this to Mr El Housseini at the time and he was brilliant in the handling of the situation and listened to my complaint. He was very accessible to me for Stephen's care (who is a stroke victim and totally dependent). Mr El Housseini was available for any questions we had and the follow up was excellent too and more visits were made to Stephen in the care home. I would recommend Mr El Housseini.

20 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Retinal Detachment
Emergency Ophthalmology
Urgent Eye Care

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Mr Elhousseini was very approachable and sympathetic. He personally responded promptly to my emails. He took care to explain things to me and ensured there was adequate after-care and review.

19 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Floaters (Eye)
Vitreous Haemorrhage
Cataract Surgery
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Cataract Surgery (1)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (1)
Retinal Tear (1)
YAG Laser Capsulotomy (1)

1 endorsement

An absolutely fantastic retinal and cataract surgeon. Has huge experience in complex surgery and I would take my family members to see him any day. Great clinical skills and communication skills, and very empathetic. Above all, he is a very nice and humane person, which is what is most important about a doctor.

19 Jun 2023
Endorsed for
Macular Degeneration
Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Retinal Imaging
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FAQ

What are Mr Zine Elhousseini's reviews like?

Mr Zine Elhousseini's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 20 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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