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Mr Hadi Zambarakji
MB ChB FRCOphth DM
GMC: 3494617Professional statement
Mr Hadi Zambarakji is a highly-skilled consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a subspecialist interest in vitreoretinal and cataract surgery. He assists private patients at four highly regarded clinics across London and Essex. His private practice secretary is Miss Molly Mapp and he is assisted in clinic by Miss Rajinder Bharaj, Specialist Optometrist.
Mr. Zambarakji and his team are committed to providing a first class quality service and to ensuring that you are totally satisfied with the level of care they provide. With over 15 years' experience as a consultant, as well as a broad range of specialist skill, Mr Zambarakji provides a range of expertise in the fields of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery as well as medical retina. This includes but is not limited to, retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction, and advanced diabetic eye disease, as well as macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy.
Regarding cataract services, this includes premium lens implants (toric and multifocal/extended range) for greater independence from glasses. He was an early adopter of local anaesthesia for vitreoretinal surgery and performs most surgeries under local anaesthesia with sedation as day case.
Mr Zambarakji dedicates his career to patient care, but he also commits his time to medical research, which he has presented at national and international conferences. He has taken an active role in research throughout his training and continues to do so as a consultant. His research interests include imaging in retinal disorders, vitreomacular diseases and macular hole, diabetic macular oedema, investigational treatments for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, complications of high myopia, and angiogenesis. A complete list of his research publications can be seen on PubMed.
He has taken up a number of additional roles including college tutor and regional advisor for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, clinical governance lead for ophthalmology at Barts Heath, and examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. What's more, he is heavily involved in education and training and runs a busy vitreoretinal fellowship program at Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health for future retina specialists.
You can view Mr Zambarakji's reviews on IWantGreatCare here.
Mr. Zambarakji and his team are committed to providing a first class quality service and to ensuring that you are totally satisfied with the level of care they provide. With over 15 years' experience as a consultant, as well as a broad range of specialist skill, Mr Zambarakji provides a range of expertise in the fields of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery as well as medical retina. This includes but is not limited to, retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction, and advanced diabetic eye disease, as well as macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy.
Regarding cataract services, this includes premium lens implants (toric and multifocal/extended range) for greater independence from glasses. He was an early adopter of local anaesthesia for vitreoretinal surgery and performs most surgeries under local anaesthesia with sedation as day case.
Mr Zambarakji dedicates his career to patient care, but he also commits his time to medical research, which he has presented at national and international conferences. He has taken an active role in research throughout his training and continues to do so as a consultant. His research interests include imaging in retinal disorders, vitreomacular diseases and macular hole, diabetic macular oedema, investigational treatments for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, complications of high myopia, and angiogenesis. A complete list of his research publications can be seen on PubMed.
He has taken up a number of additional roles including college tutor and regional advisor for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, clinical governance lead for ophthalmology at Barts Heath, and examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. What's more, he is heavily involved in education and training and runs a busy vitreoretinal fellowship program at Whipps Cross University Hospital, Barts Health for future retina specialists.
You can view Mr Zambarakji's reviews on IWantGreatCare here.
Clinics
High Road, Buckhurst HillMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, London Medical (present)
Subspecialties
- Retinal detachment
- Macular hole
Professional memberships
- British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Education
- Retinal Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, US (2005)
- Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (2004)
Teaching posts
- Previous College Tutor for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Positions in organisations
- Previous Clinical Governance Lead for Ophthalmology at Barts Health
- Previous College tutor - Barts Health
Publications and conferences
- Please see https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=zambarakji&sort=date
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 3494617
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5.0
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- Mr Zambarakji is an excellent doctor and surgeon. Advised the options available on every part of the treatment. Explained his recommendations. The outcome has been that my sight is better than I could have possibly expected with minimal side effects, of which I was warned before hand and they have not been a problem. The side effects are gradually reducing to zero. I will recommend him to any one who is worried about their cataract surgery.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for your detailed feedback and I am delighted of course of the successful outcome following surgery. This is very helpful to me and the team at retinacare consultants, and to our patients.
- The Admin forms provided at Spire East London had my late Partner as next of kin. I had completed the admission forms online several days before admission. Corrected the record. On my next admission 2 weeks later the forms still had the incorrect Next of Kin.Doctor's response -Thank you for the feedback. I will take this up with the team Spire so they can look into this. Kind regards
- I was highly recommended by a friend at my gym to see Mr Zambarakji for cataract surgery on both eyes earlier this year. The results are excellent. I could not rate Mr Zambarakji, his team, and the hospital more highly.
- A lovely consultant and very considerate staffDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind and supportive feedback, it is always nice to know we can make a difference. Kindest regards
- Mr Hadi is friendly and professional in his field of work. I would recommend his services to anyone looking to have their eyes tested for whatever reason.Doctor's response -Thank you for your feedback and words of support. I am delighted that we were able to help. Kind regards
- Care , information and answers to questions were second to none. After a traumatic experience elsewhere he put me at my ease , knew exactly what to do and did it! His assistant nurse was also excellent. I wish I had consulted him earlier. Thank you, Anna H.Doctor's response -Dear Mrs. H. Thank you for your helpful feedback. It is great to know that we were of help. Kindest regards
- Mr Zambarakji was very informative and reassuring and gave me all necessary information to make a decision about my eye treatmentDoctor's response -I am delighted the consultation was of benefit, and thank you for the helpful feedback. Kindest regards
- NOT Mr Zambarakji's Fault that a member of the team was delayed because of traffic conditions. We don't live in a perfect world. These things happen!!!Doctor's response -Thank you for being so understanding, Kindest regards Hadi, Raj and the retinacare team
- Great doctor, excellent care.Doctor's response -Lovely to know we have been able to provide good care. Very best wishes Hadi and team
- Fantastic care and expertise from Hadi and his team for my cataract surgery. Excellent guidance throughout and I could not have wished for better outcomes. I feel so fortunate my surgery was carried out by Hadi and I cannot recommend highly enough. Thanks to Vickie and team too.Doctor's response -It is such a pleasure to know that patients under our care are doing well and found benefit in our management and surgery. I am fortunate to have such a great team working with me! Feedback is so important to us and allows to get better all the time. With very best wishes Hadi Raj Vickie and the retinacare team