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Mr Nadeem Ali
MA MB BChir MRCOphth FRCSEd(Ophth)
GMC: 4675178Professional statement
Mr Nadeem Ali is a world-famous consultant ophthalmologist specialising exclusively in adult squint surgery, based at the London Squint Clinic. He specialises in the treatment of all forms of strabismus (squint) and diplopia (double vision), and is one of the few eye surgeons in the world devoted 100% to squint surgery. Patients come from across the UK and from around the world to have surgery with him.
Mr Ali was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and pursued his medical studies at Gonville and Caius College, the leading medical college within the University of Cambridge. He excelled academically, earning a triple first Class degree, topping his year on two occasions and receiving 16 academic awards. During his time at Cambridge, he conducted research on eye movements alongside renowned professors in the field.
After completing his basic medical training, Mr Ali spent seven years in ophthalmology training in the Northern Region, primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. He further honed his skills through a fellowship in squint surgery under the guidance of international expert Mike Clarke.
He also undertook a fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, gaining experience in neuro-ophthalmology, including complex eye movement disorders.
In 2010, Mr Ali was appointed consultant squint surgeon at world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he collaborated with top squint specialist John Lee. During this time, he gained extensive experience in advanced squint and double vision treatments.
One of his roles at Moorfields was lead for adult squint surgery at Moorfields South, and he was also responsible for monitoring the safety of squint surgeries within the Trust. His journal publication on the safety profile of 4000 squint operations has become a benchmark for safety standards in the field. He left Moorfields in 2023 to focus more on his work at the London Squint Clinic.
Outside of the UK, Mr Ali serves as a visiting consultant squint surgeon to Gibraltar Health Authority and the government eye hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland. He has trained fellows in squint surgery, both from the UK and abroad. He has been recognised for his dedication to patient care with an NHS Hero award.
Mr Ali was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and pursued his medical studies at Gonville and Caius College, the leading medical college within the University of Cambridge. He excelled academically, earning a triple first Class degree, topping his year on two occasions and receiving 16 academic awards. During his time at Cambridge, he conducted research on eye movements alongside renowned professors in the field.
After completing his basic medical training, Mr Ali spent seven years in ophthalmology training in the Northern Region, primarily at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. He further honed his skills through a fellowship in squint surgery under the guidance of international expert Mike Clarke.
He also undertook a fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, gaining experience in neuro-ophthalmology, including complex eye movement disorders.
In 2010, Mr Ali was appointed consultant squint surgeon at world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he collaborated with top squint specialist John Lee. During this time, he gained extensive experience in advanced squint and double vision treatments.
One of his roles at Moorfields was lead for adult squint surgery at Moorfields South, and he was also responsible for monitoring the safety of squint surgeries within the Trust. His journal publication on the safety profile of 4000 squint operations has become a benchmark for safety standards in the field. He left Moorfields in 2023 to focus more on his work at the London Squint Clinic.
Outside of the UK, Mr Ali serves as a visiting consultant squint surgeon to Gibraltar Health Authority and the government eye hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland. He has trained fellows in squint surgery, both from the UK and abroad. He has been recognised for his dedication to patient care with an NHS Hero award.
Clinics
South London, Purley War Memorial Hospital, 856 Brighton Rd, Purley , CR8 2YLMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 27 years of experience
- Consultant Adult Squint and Double Vision Surgeon, London Squint Clinic (2013-present)
Subspecialties
- Strabismus (squint) in Adults
- Double vision in adults
Education
- MB BChir, University of Cambridge (1999)
- MRCOphth
Teaching posts
- Honorary senior lecturer, St George’s Medical School, University of London (2010-2023)
- Trained Fellows from the UK and abroad at advanced level in squint surgery
Prizes and awards
- NHS Hero award for patient care
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4675178
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- Dr Nadeem Ali is a lovely and honest doctor and the other members of staff treated me with upmost respect and dignity. I would highly recommend him.
- Dr Ali made me feel comfortable from the start and has truly changed my life. I can’t thank him and his team enough!
- Dr. Ali is fabulous and I would highly Dr. Ali and his team to everyone. Very pleased with my surgery!
- Mr. Ali was thorough during the consultation and explained the risks and benefits. The surgery itself was quick and recovery process was smooth. Overall, I highly recommend Mr. Ali for Squint Surgery. The results are fantastic, and the entire team made the process stress free.
- Could not fault the service and level of professionalism from initial consultation to final post op sign off. Mr Ali has not only completed fixed my double vision he has given me back parts of my life that I was finding difficult. Would not hesitate to recommend.
- Dr. Ali was amazing from start to finish. For anyone considering having squint surgery, I would recommend him and his team. It's clear that Dr. Ali is very passionate about what he does and that shows in his work and the way that he genuinely really cares about his patients.
- Everything was beyond perfect! I am so pleased with the result of the surgery and it was everything I wanted and all the staff at the hospital were polite and kind and easy to get on with. Mr Ali is very nice and did an amazing job - everything I wanted and more.