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Mr Robert Henderson is a consultant specialising in Ophthalmology, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

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Mr Robert Henderson is a ophthalmologist who provides assessment and treatment for Paediatric ophthalmology, Epiretinal membrane, Cataracts, Macular hole, Retinal detachment surgery and Cataracts in children. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Mr Robert Henderson have?

Mr Robert Henderson has 27 years of professional experience as a consultant ophthalmologist, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

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Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Mr Robert Henderson, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 5 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

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Mr Robert Henderson practices in the following locations: Central London at 9-11 Bath Street Central London at Great Ormond Street In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Ophthalmology.

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What languages does Mr Robert Henderson speak?

Mr Robert Henderson is a ophthalmologist who offers consultations in English.

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Mr Robert Henderson

GMC: 4628080

5.05reviewsReview

Expert in:

Retinal detachment surgery

Paediatric ophthalmology

Cataracts

Cataracts in children

Macular hole

Epiretinal membrane

Professional statement

Mr Robert Henderson is a leading London-based adult and paediatric retinal specialist who specialises in retinal detachment surgery, paediatric ophthalmology, cataracts, cataracts in children, macular hole, and epiretinal membrane. He is currently at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He also runs the LUXTURNA gene therapy programme at both hospitals.

Notably, Mr Henderson is one of only three specialist vitreoretinal surgeons in the country that performs surgery in infants and neonates for retinopathy of prematurity, and is one of the only surgeons worldwide who can perform endoscopic vitreoretinal surgery. Mr Henderson's main research areas of interest include retinal genetics and paediatric retinovascular disease.

Mr Henderson successfully undertook his fellowship training at the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Mr Henderson has, to date, also published multiple book chapters, peer-reviewed papers, and is an external reviewer for several international journals.

Clinics

Moorfields Private Eye Hospital
Central London, 9-11 Bath Street, EC1V 9LF
Medical insurances accepted
I'm paying for myself
Bupa
AXA
AVIVA
Cigna
WPA
Simply Health
Allianz

Credentials

Professional experience

27 years of experience
Adult and Paediatric Retinal Specialist, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (present)
Adult and Paediatric Retinal Specialist, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London (present)

Subspecialties

Amblyopia
Angiography
Coloboma
Colour blindness
Epiretinal membrane
Intravitreal injection
Lens Replacement
Macular degeneration (AMD)
Macular hole
Macular oedema
OCT (optical coherence tomography)
Retina
Retinal vein occlusion
Retinitis pigmentosa
Retinopathy
Vitrectomy

Professional memberships

General Medical Council (GMC)
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
European Retina Society (EURETINA)
British and Eire Vitreo-Retinal Society (BEAVRS)
UK Eye Genetic Group (EGG)
American Academy of Paediatric Ophthalmology (AAPO)
Norrie Disease Foundation Medical and Scientific Advisory Board

Education

MBBS, University College London Medical School (1999)
MD, University of London (2006)
FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists

Teaching posts

Honorary Senior Lecturer, UCL-GOSH Institute of Child Health (present)

Publications and conferences

Published journal reviews in the European Journal of Human Genetics, Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology and IOVS
Published book chapter in: Ophthalmology. Henderson RHH (OUP) in Handbook for surgical Cross Cover (EDT) Urdang M, Fitzgerald O’Conn
Published book chapter in: Clinical and Molecular genetic aspects of Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis. Henderson RHH, Lorenz B, Moore AT (Springer) in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Genetics (EDT) B. Lorenz, (EDT) A. T. Moore. pp157-172
Journal publications: Missense variants in the X-linked gene PRPS1 cause retinal degeneration in females. Fiorentino A, Fujinami K, Arno G, Robson AG, Pontikos N, Arasanz Armengol M, Plagnol V, Hayashi T, Iwata T, Parker M, Fowler T, Rendon A, Gardner JC, Henderson RH, Cheetham ME, Webster AR, Michaelides M, Hardcastle AJ; 100,000 Genomes Project, the Japan Eye Genetic Consortium and the UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium. Hum Mutat. 2018 Jan;39(1):80-91. doi: 10.1002/humu.23349. Epub 2017 Oct 17
Clinical Characterization of CNGB1-Related Autosomal Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa. Hull S, Attanasio M, Arno G, Carss K, Robson AG, Thompson DA, Plagnol V, Michaelides M, Holder GE, Henderson RH, Raymond FL, Moore AT, Webster AR. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2017 Jan 5. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2016.5213.
Comprehensive Rare Variant Analysis via Whole-Genome Sequencing to Determine the Molecular Pathology of Inherited Retinal Disease. Carss KJ, Arno G, Erwood M, Stephens J, Sanchis-Juan A, Hull S, Megy K, Grozeva D, Dewhurst E, Malka S, Plagnol V, Penkett C, Stirrups K, Rizzo R, Wright G, Josifova D, Bitner-Glindzicz M, Scott RH, Clement E, Allen L, Armstrong R, Brady AF, Carmichael J, Chitre M, Henderson RHH, Hurst J, MacLaren RE, Murphy E, Paterson J, Rosser E, Thompson DA, Wakeling E, Ouwehand WH, Michaelides M, Moore AT; NIHR-BioResource Rare Diseases Consortium, Webster AR, Raymond FL. Am J Hum Genet. 2017 Jan 5;100(1):75-90. doi: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2016.12.003.
Immediate Sequential Bilateral Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery: An International Multicenter Study. Yonekawa Y, Wu WC, Kusaka S, Robinson J, Tsujioka D, Kang KB, Shapiro MJ, Padhi TR, Jain L, Sears JE, Kuriyan AE, Berrocal AM, Quiram PA, Gerber AE, Paul Chan RV, Jonas KE, Wong SC, Patel CK, Abbey AM, Spencer R, Blair MP, Chang EY, Papakostas TD, Vavvas DG, Sisk RA, Ferrone PJ, Henderson RH, Olsen KR, Hartnett ME, Chau FY, Mukai S, Murray TG, Thomas BJ, Meza PA, Drenser KA, Trese MT, Capone A Jr. Ophthalmology. 2016 Aug;123(8):1802-1808. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.04.033.
Wound-related complications and clinical outcomes following open globe injury repair. Kong GY, Henderson RH, Sandhu SS, Essex RW, Allen PJ, Campbell WG. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2015 Aug;43(6):508-13. doi: 10.1111/ceo.12511.
A novel technique for high-density silicone oil removal. Henderson RH, Reddie IC, Campbell WG. Retina. 2012 Sep;32(8):1672-3. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0b013e31826b678d.
Homozygous Mutation in the Tub Gene associated with Retinal Dystrophy and obesity A. Dev Borman, L.R. Pearce, D. Mackay, K. Nagel-Wolfrum, A. Davidson, R. Henderson, S. Garg, N. Waseem, A.R. Webster, V. Plagnol, U Wolfrum, I.S. Farooqi, A.T. Moore (Hum Mut in press)
A novel technique for high-density silicone oil removal. Henderson RH, Reddie IC, Campbell WG. Retina 2012; 32(8); 1672-1673
Early onset retinal dystrophy due to mutations in LRAT: molecular analysis and detailed phenotypic study. Dev Borman A, Ocaka LA, Mackay DS, Ripamonti C, Henderson RH, Moradi P, Hall G, Black GC, Robson AG, Holder GE, Webster AR, Fitzke F, Stockman A, Moore AT. IOVS 2012; 53(7); 3927-3938
Leber Congenital Amaurosis Associated with AIPL1: Challenges in Ascribing Disease Causation, Clinical Findings, and Implications for Gene Therapy. Tan MH, Mackay DS, Jill Cowing, Tran HT , Smith AJ, Wright GA, Dev Borman A, Henderson RH, Moradi P, Russell-Eggitt I, MacLaren RE, Robson AG, Cheetham ME, Thompson DA, Webster AR, Michaelides M, Ali RR, and Moore AT. PLoS ONE 2012 vol. 7 (3) p. e32330
RDH12 retinopathy: novel mutations and phenotypic description. Mackay DS, Dev Borman A, Moradi P, Henderson RH, Li Z, Wright GA, Waseem N, Gandra M, Thompson DA, Bhattacharya SS, Holder GE, Webster AR, Moore AT. Mol Vis. 2011;17:2706-16. Epub 2011 Oct 19
Screening of SPATA7 in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis and severe childhood onset retinal dystrophy reveals disease causing mutations Mackay DS; Ocaka L; Dev Borman A; Sergouniotis P; Henderson RH; Moradi P; Robson A; Thompson D; WebsterAR ; Moore AT Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2011 May 9;52(6):3032-8
Phenotypic variability in patients with retinal dystrophies due to mutations in CRB1. Henderson RHH, Mackay DS, Li Z, Moradi P, Sergouniotis P, Russell-Eggitt I, Thompson DA, Robson AG, Holder GE, Webster AR, Moore AT Br J Ophthalmol. 2010 Oct 17
Novel mutations in MERTK associated with childhood onset rod-cone dystrophy. Mackay DS, Henderson RH, Li Z, Sergouniotis P, Moradi P, Holder GE, Waseem N, Bhattacharya SS, Webster AR, Moore AT Molecular Vision 2010; 16:369-37
Biallelic mutation of Protocadherin-21 (PCDH21) causes retinal degeneration in humans Henderson RH; El Aziz M; Bhattacharya SSB; Pierce K; Zaidi M; Moore AT; Webster AR. Mol Vis. 2010 Jan 15;16:46-52
A rare denovo mutation in OTX2 causes early onset retinal dystrophy and pituitary insufficiency Henderson RH, Williamson KA , Kennedy J, Robson T, Holder G, Fitzpatrick DR, van Heyningen V, Moore AT. Mol Vis. 2009 Nov 21;15:24427
Histopathologically proven mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary metastatic to the choroid. Henderson RH, Rath PP, Luthert PJ, Cohen V, Hungerford JL. Journal of Retinal Cases & Brief Reports 2010; 4(2);181-183
Effect of gene therapy on visual function in Leber's congenital amaurosis. Bainbridge JW, Smith AJ, Barker SS, Robbie S, Henderson R, Balaggan K, Viswanathan A, Holder GE, Stockman A, Tyler N, Petersen-Jones S, Bhattacharya SS, Thrasher AJ, Fitzke FW, Carter BJ, Rubin GS, Moore AT, Ali RR. N Engl J Med. 2008 May 22;358(21):2231-9. Epub 2008 Apr 27
An assessment of the utility of the APEX microarray technology in genotyping patients with Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Early-Onset Severe Retinal Dystrophy. Henderson RH, Waseem N, Searle R, van de Spuy J, Russell-Eggitt I, Taylor D, Bhattacharya SS, Thompson D, Holder G, Cheetham M, Webster AR, Moore AT. IOVS 2007;48:5684- 5689
Clinical effectiveness: a structured teaching approach for junior doctors. Clinical Governance. Bashir, G.M., Henderson, RHH. and Henderson, K. (2005)Vol. 10 No. 1
Techniques for Scleral Buckling. Henderson R; Sullivan P in Ryan Retina

Prizes and awards

Recipient of Royal College of Ophthalmologists Keeler Scholarship to bring back training and techniques from over seas training for the benefit of UK patients

Languages spoken

English

Registration number: 4628080

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Appointment is on the 10th Nov at 17.00hrs!!!
2 November 2021
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Appointment is on the 10th Nov at 17.00hrs!!!
2 November 2021
S.F.
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Mr Henderson was very quick to allay any fears and concerns I had.
2 October 2020
P.S.
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Mr Henderson was very quick to allay any fears and concerns I had.
2 October 2020
P.S.
Verified patient
Mr Henderson really helped me with my eye problem with no pain or discomfort at all. A very charming man too.
12 February 2020
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Thank you very much. It was a pleasure to be of assistance.

Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Cataracts

Cataracts in children

Epiretinal membrane

Macular hole

Paediatric ophthalmology

Retinal detachment surgery

The doctor also specialises in:

Retina

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Mr Robert Henderson

Adult and Paediatric Retinal Specialist in Central London

Professional statement

Clinics

Moorfields Private Eye Hospital

Credentials

Professional experience

Subspecialties

Professional memberships

Education

Teaching posts

Publications and conferences

Prizes and awards

Languages spoken

Reviews

Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Cataracts

Cataracts in children

Epiretinal membrane

Macular hole

Paediatric ophthalmology

Retinal detachment surgery

Retina

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mr Robert Henderson's specialty?

Which conditions and treatments does Mr Robert Henderson specialise in?

How many years of experience does Mr Robert Henderson have?

What do patients say about Mr Robert Henderson?

Are Mr Robert Henderson's reviews verified?

Where does Mr Robert Henderson practise?

How can I book an appointment with Mr Robert Henderson?

Does Mr Robert Henderson see NHS patients?

Does Mr Robert Henderson offer private appointments?

Does Mr Robert Henderson offer online consultations?

Does Mr Robert Henderson accept insurance?

What is Mr Robert Henderson's availability?

What payment methods does Mr Robert Henderson offer?

What languages does Mr Robert Henderson speak?

How is Mr Robert Henderson selected to appear on this platform?