Miss Samantha Levin
Professional statement
Miss Samantha Levin is a leading consultant ophthalmologist based in London with over 20 years’ experience. Her areas of expertise lie in glaucoma, cataracts, YAG laser capsulotomy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), general ophthalmology, dry eye and conjunctivitis.
She is based at the BMI Hendon Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital (CMH) and Western Eye Hospital in London. She is currently an honorary consultant at the Western Eye Hospital. She is the Lead Clinician for Glaucoma at CMH, as well as the Clinical Governance Lead for ophthalmology.
Following the completion of her medical training at Monash University in Melbourne, she was specially trained in ophthalmology at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, Melbourne. There she researched laser eye surgery and earned her Master of Surgery degree. Later, she undertook two glaucoma fellowships at the Western Eye Hospital and Hillingdon Hospital respectively.
In addition to her areas of expertise, Miss Levin is highly-experienced in microincision cataract surgery (MICS), conservative and surgical management of glaucoma and implanting glaucoma drainage devices.
Clinics
Hendon Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Central London, 46-50 Sunny Gardens, NW4 1RPMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 32 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, BMI Hendon Hospital, London (present)
Subspecialties
- Cataract surgery
- General ophthalmology
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Royal Society of Medicine
Education
- FRCOphth (2011)
- CCST (2001)
Teaching posts
- Miss Levin is a tutor in advanced surgical skills in glaucoma surgery as well as cataract surgery at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- She also lectures GPs and optometrists on several aspects of ophthalmology
Publications and conferences
- View Miss Levin's publications on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Wholeheartedly YES!!!!
- Very good experience a little spoiled by lengthy wait for consultation. Would also recommend more clarity of fees for consultations and treatment procedure.
- All appointments proceeded smoothly with plenty of reassurances and information.
- Having just had the cataract on my left eye removed and the one on my right eye several weeks ago . I have say that Miss S Levin, is absolutely the best consultant too see for this procedure. Hendon is the best place to go for eye surgery.
- Dr Levin is a very accessible ophthalmologist who is knowledgeable and an expert in her field. I would highly recommend her
- Excellent and highly experienced - felt absolutely in safe hands.
- I had terrible eye pain. In a video consult Miss Levin quickly saw the urgency & arranged a clinic appt. Her care & treatment was excellent. She diagnosed a lid infection & gave antibiotics. I’m so happy to have seen Miss Levin & definitely recommend her
- despite quite a long wait in the waiting room, Miss Levine's nurse who did my tests and field of vision could not have been friendlier, and Miss Levine was friendly and very informative, gave me confidence on the diagnosis, a very good bedside manner
- Professional, efficient and an expert in her field. Clear advice that helped save my mothers sight.