
Professional statement
Mr Bhaskar Gupta is a consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal specialist based in Southampton, Fareham, and Exeter. He specialises in treating cataract including complex surgeries, macular holes, epiretinal membrane and eye floaters alongside retinal detachment, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
He privately practices at Spire Southampton Hospital, and New Medica Whitley, The Medical Eye Clinic, Exeter while his NHS base is University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust.
Mr Gupta is a prolific surgeon who has performed more than 18,000 cataract surgeries and almost 2,000 vitrectomies to date. His skills, which are widely sought after, also extend to vitreoretinaldisorders, diabetic retinopathy, and maculardegeneration.
Mr Gupta is highly qualified and has significant training experience at respected centres of health. He has an MBBS in Medicine and a Masters in Science (Gold Medal) from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, India, alongside a PhD in Diabetic Retinopathy from Cranfield University. He completed his specialist ophthalmology training at the South West Peninsular Deanery and then went on to undertake two years of subspecialty training in vitreoretinal disorders at Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, and University Hospital Southampton.
Mr Gupta has had his clinical research published in various peer-reviewed journals and is a fellow and member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (London). He is also a member of the British Medical Association (BMA). He is peer reviewer for various journals
He is also the principal and sub-investigator for multiple clinical trials looking at management of infection after surgery and newer treatments for macular degeneration: endophthalmitis (EVIAN), wet macular degeneration (TIGER) and geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration (PARASOL)
Mr Gupta has keen interest in improving patient data management outcome. He is local IT lead for Ophthalmology in University Hospital Southampton and Clinical lead at NewMedica, Whitley.
Mr Gupta is aware of social responsibilities and devotes significant time to social causes. He says: "I have done voluntary work in rural, social areas managing patients with ophthalmic disorders. Also, I spend significant time teaching the next generation of medical students, nurses, and health care technicians." He is closely associated with the following charities:
- Khmer Sight Foundation Medical Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Address: HW5H+R26, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- Shree Vithalrao Joshi Charities Trust's Bkl Walawalkar Hospital, Diagnostic and Research Centre
Shreekshetra Dervan,Tal Chiplun, Ratnagiri (Ms) Ratnagiri, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – 415606
Clinics

Newmedica Hampshire
Fareham, St Andrew's House, 4400 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 7FJ, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal specialist, Spire Southampton Hospital (Present)
Subspecialties
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Vitrectomy
Professional memberships
- Member, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO)
- British Medical Association (BMA)
Education
- FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (London) (2013)
- PhD, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cranfield University (2008 - 2011)
Teaching posts
- Project supervisor for medical students from University of Southampton
Positions in organisations
- Supervising ophthalmologist, BKL Walawalkar Hospital, Dervan, India (February 2016)
- Principal investigator, Diagrid - New patent delivery system (PDS) looking at novel systems to deliver treatment in wet macular degeneration.
Publications and conferences
- You can view Mr Gupta's esteemed clinical research on ResearchGate, here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bhaskar-Gupta-5/research
- I am an invited reviewer of various academic journals including BJO, Survey of Ophthalmology, International Ophthalmology
Prizes and awards
- Gold Medal : Masters of Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
- English
- Punjabi
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Everything ran very smoothly and all aspects of my care was brilliant. Mr Gupta is very kind and gentle in his manner.
- I’m deeply grateful to Mr Gupta. Facing retinal surgery, I feared losing my sight, but his skill, calm manner, and compassion gave me confidence. I truly believe he saved my vision. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone needing a retinal specialist.
- Mr Gupta is a great guy! Knows his stuff, highly capable, friendly and approachable. Thank you to Mr Gupta and his team for giving me superb eyesight. Highly recommended.
- I found Mr Gupta most helpful and reassuring. He gave a thorough examination and explanation of the situation, for which I was most grateful. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending him.
- Very happy and very reassuring. Would choose this doctor again if I had any further concerns.Doctor's response -Thanks
- Satisfied with care & outcomeDoctor's response -Thanks for your review
- I was recommended to see Mr Gupta at the Spire and I am pleased I did. Mr Gupta put me completely at my ease and took a lot of time explaining the procedures for my 2 cataract operations. The care and attention I received was exemplary. and I am very pleased with the results.Doctor's response -Thanks for your review
- I have nothing but full admiration for Mr Gupta, from the first appointment to the last he explained the issues and the required procedures in detail, constantly putting my mind at rest when necessary. I would totally recommend Mr Gupta to anyone 10/10
- I had cataract surgery with Dr Gupta in early Dec 2022. I would have no qualms about recommending him to potential patients : he was very thorough during the consultations and reassuringly professional during the operation.
- My treatment seems to have been entirely successful despite a slightly increased risk in my case. Mr Gupta explained my options clearly at the start and helped me decide.During the procedure, he regularly explained progress, checked how I felt and adjusted anaesthetic accordingly