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Mr Atul Bansal
Ophthalmology in Coventry, Leamington Spa and Solihull
MBBS MRCOphth MD FRCSEd FRCOphth
GMC: 5184889Professional statement
Mr Atul Bansal is an extremely-skilled and leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in Coventry and Solihull, Birmingham. He is a renowned expert in cataract surgery and glaucoma management, and has been in the field of ophthalmology for more than 29 years.
He is very highly-regarded for his skill in cataract surgery and has performed thousands of cataract procedures. He has special expertise in complex cataract surgery and also offers cataract surgery with multifocal and toric intraocular lenses and microincision cataract surgery with an option of no injection anaesthesia. He had been the lead for cataract surgery for many years at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
Mr Bansal is an expert in modern glaucoma lasers and surgery and offers minimally-invasive surgery (MIGS) with iStent and Trabectome, and regularly performs and teaches selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).
He graduated from a top medical school with a first prize and obtained excellent training, including specialist training from Oxford and Birmingham and an advanced fellowship from Manchester Eye Hospital. He was awarded the Birmingham Eye Foundation Roper-Hall Prize Medal in 2004.
He has an avid interest in research with more than 20 indexed publications in peer-reviewed journals, an MD thesis and chapters in a book on difficult cataract surgery. He is a principal investigator in randomised multicentre trials. He regularly presents at international and national meetings and has chaired a number of sessions on cataract and glaucoma surgery. He has served as the regional quality lead for the postgraduate training for the School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands, for many years. He has been nominated three times for the Best Regional Ophthalmology Trainer award.
Mr Bansal is driven by providing service in a caring way and tailors the treatment to the patients’ individual needs. He keeps patients’ interests first and always aims for providing the highest standards of quality and safety.
He practices privately at BMI The Meriden Hospital in Coventry and the Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, Birmingham.
He is very highly-regarded for his skill in cataract surgery and has performed thousands of cataract procedures. He has special expertise in complex cataract surgery and also offers cataract surgery with multifocal and toric intraocular lenses and microincision cataract surgery with an option of no injection anaesthesia. He had been the lead for cataract surgery for many years at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
Mr Bansal is an expert in modern glaucoma lasers and surgery and offers minimally-invasive surgery (MIGS) with iStent and Trabectome, and regularly performs and teaches selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).
He graduated from a top medical school with a first prize and obtained excellent training, including specialist training from Oxford and Birmingham and an advanced fellowship from Manchester Eye Hospital. He was awarded the Birmingham Eye Foundation Roper-Hall Prize Medal in 2004.
He has an avid interest in research with more than 20 indexed publications in peer-reviewed journals, an MD thesis and chapters in a book on difficult cataract surgery. He is a principal investigator in randomised multicentre trials. He regularly presents at international and national meetings and has chaired a number of sessions on cataract and glaucoma surgery. He has served as the regional quality lead for the postgraduate training for the School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands, for many years. He has been nominated three times for the Best Regional Ophthalmology Trainer award.
Mr Bansal is driven by providing service in a caring way and tailors the treatment to the patients’ individual needs. He keeps patients’ interests first and always aims for providing the highest standards of quality and safety.
He practices privately at BMI The Meriden Hospital in Coventry and the Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull, Birmingham.
Clinics
Coventry, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2LQ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Consultant ophthalmic surgeon, The Meriden Hospital (Present)
Subspecialties
- Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOpth)
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
Education
- FRCOphth, Ophthalmology, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- FRCSEd (Ophth), Ophthalmology, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Teaching posts
- Departmental Postgraduate lead for ophthalmology, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
- Regional quality lead for post-graduate training , School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands
Positions in organisations
- Principal investigator (PI), Multicentre randomised trial for Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Study (TAGS)
- Principal Investigator (PI), Effectiveness of early lens extraction in angle-closure glaucoma (EAGLE)
Publications and conferences
- Acute Secondary Optic Neuropathy as a Complication of a Single Episode of Acutely Raised Intra Ocular pressure – a Case Series Pavitra Garala. A Bansal J Glaucoma 2019 Jan;28(1):e10-e13. Journal of Glaucoma. 2019 September
- Secondary Glaucoma due to Iridescent Crystalline Particles Masquerading as Refractory Hypertensive Uveitis in an Eye With Irradiated Iris Melanoma. R Chahal R, AA Mohite AA, H Heimann H, A Bansal. Journal of Glaucoma 2018 Apr;27(4):385-388.
Prizes and awards
- Roper Hall Prize Medal, Birmingham Eye Foundation (2004)
- First Prize in first professional exam in MBBS in Forensinc Medicine (All India Insitute of Medical Sciences)1988
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 5184889
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- I have had many consultations with Mr Bansal and have always been treated with the utmost courtesy and respect not to mention his skills in ophthalmology . I would not hesitate to recommend him to any one who required his services.
- Maybe a little more clarity on the schedule of events on the day of surgery other than that it could not of gone betterDoctor's response -I am very grateful for your generous feedback. I am so glad that the surgery and result went very well and that you are pleased. I will also share the feedback with the ward and theatre team. I wish you all the very best. Mr. Atul Bansal MBBS, MRCOphth, MD, FRCSEd, FRCOPHTH Consultant Ophthalmologist for Complex Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Excellent serviceDoctor's response -I am very grateful for your very kind words and generous feedback. I am so glad that everything went very well and you are pleased with the care and the excellent outcome. Best wishes.
- My father recently had YAG laser treatment. Mr Bansal is the absolute jewel in the crown of surgeons. His manner, kindness and overall care is first class. He makes you feel at ease and you feel genuinely cared for. Thank you Mr Bansal.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your very kind feedback which is highly appreciated. I am so glad that everything went very well and you are pleased with the care and the excellent outcome. Best wishes. Mr. Atul Bansal MBBS, MRCOphth, MD, FRCSEd, FRCOPHTH
- Very impressed by Mr Bansal’s expertise and attention. He explained all aspects of the procedure and ongoing care.Doctor's response -I am very grateful for your very kind words and generous feedback. I am very glad that everything went extremely well with an outcome as expected. With the very best wishes. Mr. Atul Bansal MBBS, MRCOphth, MD, FRCSEd, FRCOPHTH Consultant Ophthalmologist for Complex Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- The eye work done by Mr Bansal was first class and was full explained at every stage in a friendly but workmanlike manner. The work was done quickly and on time without any issues. I would fully endorse Mr Bansal and his support team - he is my top doctor!Doctor's response -I am very grateful for your kind words. I am delighted to see that you are happy. with the care and outcome Best wishes and kind regards. Mr. Atul Bansal MBBS, MRCOphth, MD, FRCSEd, FRCOPHTH Consultant Ophthalmologist for Complex Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Over many years I found Mr Bansal's clinical advice and care to be excellent, and he is a most pleasant gentlemen to deal with. Very pleased with the outcome of my recent surgery, my vision is now excellent and my intra-ocular pressures well-controlled.
- I was impressed with my mother's care. You were always efficient, kind, polite and helpful and thorough answering all of our questions. Having the surgery has made a real difference to my mother's life. The team gave excellent care as well, we feel very fortunate. Many thanks.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your feedback and kind words which mean a lot to me.I am very happy with the excellent vision recovery without any problems. It has been my pleasure and privilege to do the needful.Thanks again and the very best wishes.
- Excellent treatmentDoctor's response -Many thanks for your kind feedback.I am very happy with the excellent outcome. My best wishes.
- We have a lot of respect for Mr Atul Bansal. His medical advise and treatment is always very good but in addition to this, his genuine empathy and support for his patients such as my elderly father who has severe anxiety is commendable.Doctor's response -Many thanks for your kind words.I am very happy that I ahve been able to help.best wishes and kind regards.