Mr Amar Alwitry
Ophthalmologist in Tollerton, Nottingham, Leicester and Arnold
Professional statement
Mr Amar Alwitry is a highly reputable and distinguished consultant ophthalmic surgeon who specialises in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma, macular degeneration, YAG laser capsulotomy, as well as intraocular lenses. He currently practises at the Spire Nottingham Hospital, The Park Hospital in Nottingham, and the private Woodthorpe Hospital, which is also based in Nottingham. He also has a practice in Loughborough to cater for patients in Leicestershire.
Mr Alwitry has a masters degree in medical law and is the current specialty advisor to the Care Quality Commission for Ophthalmology. He has also had specialist training in cataract and refractive surgery having obtained a postgraduate diploma in cataract and refractive surgery. He is the only surgeon in the East Midlands to have obtained this further degree.
Mr Alwitry notably undertakes more than 1,600 cataract procedures each and every year, and has successfully completed specialist training in the use of premium lens. He has, impressively, been awarded a whole host of prestigious awards, including the East Midlands Eye Surgeon of the Year Award from Private Health Plus, as well as the UK's Best Ophthalmologist and Patient Safety Innovator of the Year Award in 2019 in the UK's Private Health National Awards. Most recently, he was awarded Ophthalmologist of the Year 2022. He has, to-date, written two novels, two text books, and edited a third, and has published more than 35 research articles. He is shortly publishing his latest text book entitled Complaints, Litigation and Clinical Errors.
Clinics
Spire Nottingham Hospital
Tollerton, Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham, NG12 4GAMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Spire Nottingham Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Trabeculectomy
- Presbyopia treatment
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists Quality and Safety Group
Education
- FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2006)
- MMedLaw, Glasgow University (2010)
Positions in organisations
- Medical Director, Midlands Medics (present)
- Speciality Advisor In Ophthalmology to the CQC
Publications and conferences
- You can see Mr Alwitry's publications on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Global 100 Ophthalmologist of the Year (2020)
- UK Ophthalmologist of the Year (2019)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Mr Alwitry has been extremely helpful in giving me a diagnosis following consultations with 2 other consultants. He is kind, thorough and gave me a clear explanation of my diagnosis. I am a doctor myself, Thoroughly recommend him.
- Mr Amar Alwitry, was very professional and extremely personable, giving me the best advice for my eyes prescription. Which unfortunately meant that I could not have any surgery but if I could have I would have definitely been booking with Mr Alwitry!
- To put it simply:- Mr Alwitry’s is wonderful. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
- A very rapid and high quality treatment for my right eye cataract. Dr Alwitri possesses a winning way with patients and radiates confidence and competence. The surgery day was swift and unproblematic, the nursing staff great. The results on my vision are really excellent.
- Cheerful, charming and very professional. You were able to put me at my ease and I felt totally confident in the YAG process. One improvement would be the clarity of your letter - it wasn't clear I could have had the procedure on my first visit, so I could have arraged a lift.
- I am very pleased with the results of my cataract operations. My goal was to rid myself of wearing varifocals and Mr Alwitry's goal was to provide me with the right lenses to do the job. His advice regarding the best lenses was clear and informative. Both goals were achieved!
- Very pleased with every part of the process, and delighted with my vision after the operation.
- Excellent consultation and treatment mr alwity was very good at explaining all the options and I felt really confident to proceed
- Everything went as planned, but I never give full marks, not even to myself. Thank you.
- Excellent experience. Mr Alwitry put me very much at ease and inspired confidence, demonstrating professionalism and efficiency throughout each cataract surgery.