Professional statement
Miss Velloor Jayshree Menon is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist based in Kettering. She specialises in cataract surgery, lid and lacrimal surgery, glaucoma, medical retina and age-related macular degeneration. She also has a special interest in treating diseases of the eyelids and lacrimal system as well as periocular cancers.
She trained as a registrar at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and has completed fellowships in Oculoplastics at Queens Medical Centre Nottingham as well as at Birmingham Midland Eye Centre. She has also has subspecialist training in Medical Retina.
Miss Menon is the clinical lead at Kettering General Hospital. Additionally, she organises and hosts the annual Kettering Eye Meeting - a scientific seminar for ophthalmologists which is recognised as a CME event by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
In addition to her consultancy position, she is passionate about education and is both an instructor at the Nottingham Cadaveric Course and educational and clinical supervisor for trainees in the East Midlands. Moreover, she is a member of the British Oculoplastic Surgeons Society and the Midland Oculoplastic Surgeons society.
Clinics
Woodland Hospital
Kettering, Glendon, Rothwell Road, NN14 1QFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Ramsay Woodland Hospital, Kettering (present)
Subspecialties
- Cataract surgery
- Lid and lacrimal surgery
Professional memberships
- British Oculoplastics Surgeons Society
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Education
- FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2014)
- Oculoplastic Fellowship, Birmingham Midland Eye Centre (2005)
Teaching posts
- Reviewer for EYE Journal, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2012)
- Course Organiser, Kettering Eye Meeting (2010)
Positions in organisations
- President Midland Ophthalmological Society
Publications and conferences
- View Miss Menon's publications on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Miss Menon has received six Clinical Excellence Awards
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- I cannot recommend Dr Menon enough. From my first consultation to my last Op Dr Menon was professional, but also made sure I knew exactly what the operation would involve. Dr Menon’’s reassurance and kindness put me at complete ease.
- I cannot recommend Dr Menon enough. From my first consultation to my last Op Dr Menon was professional, but also made sure I knew exactly what the operation would involve. Dr Menon’’s reassurance and kindness put me at complete ease.
- Very helpful, approachable and friendly. Explained everything clearly. Very professional.
- I was treated calmly, compassionately and with respect. There was the opportunity to ask questions or for explanation of anything I didn't understand. I felt like a person deserving of the treatment and not a statistic for the NHS who needed to be processed and discharged asap.
- Exceptional experience very satisfactory, extremely caring and made me feel reassured and at ease with the procedure.
- Very informative and attentive
- Informative, kind and knowledgable Excellent patient careDoctor's response -Thank you very much for taking the time to give your feedback. I am happy to note that the cataract surgery was a success and has helped to improve your sight. Kind regards JM
- Every thing that I expected was carried out in a professional manner by very competent staffDoctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to write in with your comments. It is satisfying to know that you found the whole process of undergoing treatment for your cataracts a positive one. Kind regards JM
- I have now had the pleasure of having two cararact proceedures undertaken whist in Ms Menon's direct care, all my meetings before amd during the procedures were always of the most professional nature, thoroughly explained at all points and offering care of the highest order.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for your words of appreciation. I am grateful for your feedback and for the time you took to send in your comments. It is very satisfying to hear that the treatment you received met your expectations and was a good one. Thanks again. Best wishes JM
- Excellent workDoctor's response -Thank you for your comment. Best wishes JM