Mr Pieter Gouws areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Pieter Gouws is a renowned consultant ophthalmologist based in East Sussex, who specialises in treating eye-related issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, medical retinal diseases and dry eye. Mr Gouws is one of the most experienced specialists in his field, particularly regarding glaucoma surgery and laser procedures, he has performed over twenty thousand surgical procedures in his career as an ophthalmologist.
Mr Gouws achieved his medical qualification from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, before completing fellowships in glaucoma (Toronto, Canada) and medical retina (Bristol, UK). He gained his fellowship in ophthalmology at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2004 . The following year he began consultant positions at both Sussex Premier Health and Conquest hospitals, before becoming self-employed after thirteen years in those roles.
Passionate about education and research, Mr Gouws has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and is regularly invited to present his work at international events. In 2010 he gained a postgraduate certificate in managing medical careers.
Mr Gouws is also a medical director of Andean Medical Mission, a charity he helped establish in 2011, which aims to treat and prevent blindness in the Bolivian Amazon.
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P R. Verified Patient
17/01/2024
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Great service.
A L. Verified Patient
01/12/2023
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I would highly recommend Mr Gouws. All my concerns were addressed, with understanding and reassurance. The procedure was expertly carried out, and the result is amazing.
L E. Verified Patient
30/11/2023
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I am absolutely delighted with my cateract surgery, Mr Gouws was every bit as good as his reviews , I would recommend him to anyone, this surgery has been life changing for me, and I am very happy.
B. Verified Patient
10/11/2023
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The whole experience was excellent from start to finish. Mr Gouws is extremely professional and competent - his manner is very pleasant and everything was fully explained. The outcome has been completely successful and my vision is now superb.