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Epiretinal membrane: How is it treated? - Online interview
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Mr Balasubramanian Ramasamy
MBBS MS MRCOphth FRCOphth
GMC: 5202465Professional statement
Mr Balasubramanian Ramasamy is a leading consultant ophthalmologist based in Wirral who specialises in retinal, vitreoretinal and cataract surgery for the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma and retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and retinal vein occlusion. With over 21 years’ experience in ophthalmology, Mr Ramasamy is also an expert in the provision of premium lenses. He consults privately at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral.
Mr Ramasamy originally qualified from Dr MGR Medical University, where he obtained both his MBBS (1997) and his MS in Surgery in Ophthalmology (2002). After relocating to the UK, he completed his ophthalmology residency at Royal Liverpool University Hospital before going on to accomplish two prestigious fellowships: a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an intensive clinical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at The University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Currently, Mr Ramasamy is the clinical lead for the macular degeneration service at Arrowe Park Hospital, where he holds an NHS consultant post since 2014. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of various professional ophthalmology organisations, including the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons.
Further to his ophthalmic practice, Mr Ramasamy is closely involved in clinical research, with the aim of continuing to deliver evidence-based treatments to all of his patients. To date, he has authored more than 23 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He is also a GMC-recognised trainer and, at present, is involved in the provision of clinical supervision to registrars in training, optometrists, and nurses.
Mr Ramasamy originally qualified from Dr MGR Medical University, where he obtained both his MBBS (1997) and his MS in Surgery in Ophthalmology (2002). After relocating to the UK, he completed his ophthalmology residency at Royal Liverpool University Hospital before going on to accomplish two prestigious fellowships: a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an intensive clinical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at The University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Currently, Mr Ramasamy is the clinical lead for the macular degeneration service at Arrowe Park Hospital, where he holds an NHS consultant post since 2014. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of various professional ophthalmology organisations, including the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons.
Further to his ophthalmic practice, Mr Ramasamy is closely involved in clinical research, with the aim of continuing to deliver evidence-based treatments to all of his patients. To date, he has authored more than 23 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He is also a GMC-recognised trainer and, at present, is involved in the provision of clinical supervision to registrars in training, optometrists, and nurses.
Clinics
Holmwood Drive, Thingwall, Wirral, CH61 1AUMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral (present)
Subspecialties
- Combined laser cataract surgery
- Diabetic eye disease
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Education
- FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2010)
- MS Surgery in Ophthalmology, Dr MGR Medical University (2002)
Teaching posts
- GMC-recognised trainer (present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Ramasamy’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Mr Ramasamy’s publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 5202465
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Cataract surgery: What should I expect?
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- Can’t thank the consultant enough absolutely genuine gave me advice and didn’t charge me as it was an emergency case thankyou for possibly saving my eyesight in my right eye
- Mr Ramasamy is very apptroachable. I would certainly recommend him
- I have nothing but praise for the whole process from initial consultations where all was explained in great detail and options discussed through to the surgery itself when i had cataracts removed and lenses fitted to both eyes , 3 weeks between each procedure. The results have been excellent and mean i am able to see distance and reading without the need for glasses or contact lenses. I unreservedly recommend Mr Ramasamy and the Spire Murrayfield Hospital for such a procedure.
- Excellent service by Consultant and Spire hospital
- Excellent service. Very clear description of diagnoses.
- Informative , helpful and extremely clear and concise in his remarks.. A very nice Doctor .. I would recommend him without hesitation !!
- Mr Ramasamy was very reassuring and extremely knowledgeable about the procedure and put me at ease! I have used Spires services many times and have never had a more caring consultant! Highly recommended! Thank you Mr Ramasamy!
- Excellent in all respects. Mr. Ramasamy is everything one could hope for in the role.
- Absolutely wonderful consultant. Cannot fault him at all. Kind, caring and patient with me. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Many thanks Mr Ramasamy.