Mr Mahi Muqit
Professional statement
Mr Mahi Muqit is a consultant ophthalmologist, cataract and vitreoretinal surgeon based at Moorfields Eye Hospital and at two private London hospitals in Harley Street. After two advanced vitreoretinal fellowships and a PhD in medical retina, he has established himself as one of the best specialist retinal surgeons in the country.
He is part of national and global advisory boards, and a member of the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the British and Eire Vitreoretinal Society. He has won numerous awards in his field, and is an expert in complex cataract surgery, diabetic eye disease, macular hole and retinal detachment surgery.
He also gives his time to Helen Keller International (HKI) as well as collaborating in many international training projects in diabetic eye disease. His current research interests at Moorfields include: artificial vision, age-related macular degeneration, retinal lasers, diabetic eye screening and diabetic retinopathy.
Clinics
Moorfields Private Eye Hospital
Central London, 9-11 Bath Street, EC1V 9LFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, The London Clinic
Subspecialties
- Medical retina including diabetes, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion
- Vitreoretinal surgery including epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction, macular and retinal surgery, vitrectomy for floaters
Professional memberships
- UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS)
- British and Eire Vitreoretinal Surgeons Society (BEAVRS)
Education
- Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Oxford Eye Hospital
- Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (2007 - 2010)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London
Positions in organisations
- Working Group for Diabetic Retinopathy, International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
- Specialist Adviser to NICE for the Interventional Procedures Programme
Publications and conferences
- Clinical trials in diabetic retinopathy and vitreoretinal surgery
- Author of 50 scientific research publications
Prizes and awards
- Societas Ophthalmologica Europaea (SOE) prize, RoyalCollege of Ophthalmologists (2011)
- North of England Ophthalmology Society, Annual Paper Prize (2010 and 2011)
Languages spoken
- Bengali
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Condition of facilities
- Very poor experience across two private consultations with Mr. Muqit. Dismissive, impatient, and lacking basic empathy or communication. Appointment felt rushed and unhelpful. Deeply disappointing given his reputation which is questionable too - would not recommend. Stay clear!
- I found Mr Muqit to be engaging, comforting and extremely efficient.
- Excellent service Knowledgable Professional Great beside manner
- Efficient and effective. Extremely skilled specialist. I would highly recommend.
- Efficient and effective. Extremely skilled specialist. I would highly recommend.