Mr Hesham Badra

Mr Hesham Badra is a consultant ophthalmologist practising in Cardiff and Bristol. His areas of expertise include cataracts, laser eye surgery, and refractive lens exchange, alongside retinal conditions, YAG laser capsulotomy, retinal detachment surgery, retinal tears and vitreoretinal surgery. He privately practices at Optical Express Cardiff and Optical Express Bristol, and also works for the NHS.

Mr Badra has performed over 5,000 cataract and lens replacement surgeries to date, and this experience is reflected in care with particular emphasis on exceptional refractive outcomes. He takes pride in compassionate treatment approaches towards patientes throughout their surgical journey.

With over eighteen years of clinical experience, Mr Badra holds an MB ChB from Tanta University, Egypt (2004), followed by an MSc in Ophthalmology from Ain Shams University (2009). He completed his FRCS (Ophth) qualification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow in 2015. Having trained at Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital in Cairo, he relocated to the UK in 2019. He also holds a fellowship in medical retina and cataract surgery.

Mr Badra remains actively committed to advancing knowledge within ophthalmology through participation in various research projects and local presentations. He provides mentorship to medical students, junior doctors and nurses in ophthalmic care, supporting the development of future professionals in the field.

He's a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow, demonstrated through his FRCS (Ophth) qualification.