Professional statement
Mr Michael Tappin is a renowned consultant ophthalmologist based in London, Guilford and Woking. He is a founding member and director of Laser Vision, with private practice clinics at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital and Circle Mount Alvernia Hospital. His main areas of expertise include the cornea, cataracts, laser eye surgery, lens replacement, corneal transplants, presbyopia and anterior segment disease.
Mr Tappin commenced his medical journey at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, London, qualifying with an MBBS in 1990, Following this, he undertook fellowships in corneal and refractive surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, Australia.
In addition to his private practice, Mr Tappin holds an NHS practice at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. He offers a full range of vision correction procedures along with laser cataract surgery and Sulcoflex DUET Lens Exchange - an adjustable solution to correct vision at all distances and it's the first to offer lifelong reversibility. Furthermore, he offers treatment for conditions such as corneal grafts, anterior segment disease and dry eyes.
In 2005, he became the first surgeon in the UK to perform endothelial cell transplantation, now known as DMEK. This pioneering technology is less invasive and can be used to treat Fuchs Dystrophy and endothelial cell failure.
Mr Tappin is devoted to research, taking a keen interest in the areas of corneal transplant surgery and cataract lens implants. He enjoys sharing his medical knowledge with his fellows, regularly lecturing on the most recent developments in corneal transplantation.
Mr Tappin has contributed to numerous publications, some of which can be found on ResearchGate and PubMed. He is a member of several medical organisations, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Medical Defence Union and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Clinics
Laser Vision
Havant, Prema Compass Road North Harbour Business Park Portsmouth PO6 4RP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director, LaserVision (present)
Subspecialties
- Cornea
- Cataracts
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Education
- FRCOphth (1995)
- MBBS (1990)
Publications and conferences
- Numerous publications, some of which can be found via ResearchGate and PubMed.
Prizes and awards
- In 2005, he became the first surgeon in the UK to perform endothelial cell transplantation, now known as DMEK.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- At my consultation Mike Tappin, suggested replacing my eye lenses to restore my vision, and to lessen my dependence on spectacles. Both Mr Tappin and his optometrist Geeta were professional, and pleasant . I am delighted with the results, and consider my vision now near perfect.
- Mr Tappin made the whole thing of having cataract surgery so much easier than I expected. He explained clearly what was going to happen and throughout the procedure was reassuring. Follow up appointments were very helpful. His manner is lovely.
- Excellent care and treatment - I could not speak more highly of Mr Tappin and his nursing assistant.
- My cataract operations were performed with complete professionalism and the result has been simply brilliant. I would not hesitate to recommend this consultant and the service at the hospital.
- My experience with Mr Tappin was excellent.
- I can't rate Dr Tappin highly enough. Such a warm and friendly man, who clearly has the patient's best interests at heart. He gave me a comprehensive understanding of the treatments available.
- Reliably professional and courteous at every stage of the consultation.
- Mike Tappin was recommended to me and he and his very professional and friendly team have recently performed an entirely smooth and painless cataract operation on my right eye. My left one will be done soon. Based on my experience I would recommend him without reservation.
- I received great professional care with Mr Tappin and all of his team - for my second cataract removal with him - and the third for my family. My optician recommends him for her family members. He provided the most up to date surgical options and delivered them with expertise
- No hesitation to recommend Mr Tappin and his staff