Mr Sambath Tiroumal
Professional statement
Mr Sambath Tiroumal is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologic surgeon based in Hampshire, specialising in cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. His expertise also takes in retinal vein occlusion, intravitreal injection and glaucoma. Mr Tiroumal practises privately at the Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh and the Circle Health Sarum Road Hospital in Winchester. He also works as a substantive consultant for the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Mr Tiroumal has performed over 8,000 cataract surgeries and his patients have the option of undergoing operations for the condition under topical anaesthesia without injection around the eye. His excellent reputation for patient care has extended to various ´WOW!´ Award nominations for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and he won the esteemed award in 2018. He was also awarded Hampshire Hospitals People Awards' certificate of recognition in 2025.
He also has extensive experience in correction of lid disorders like ectropion, entropion and blepharoplasty alongside general ophthalmology including management of dry eyes, YAG laser capsulotomy and lid lump removal. Mr Tiroumal has over 28 years of experience in ophthalmology. He has received ophthalmology training and qualifications from India and the UK. He moved to the UK in 2003 and became a substantive consultant in the NHS in 2014.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Tiroumal is actively involved in research and professional development. He has authored various papers in peer-reviewed publications and is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Oxford Ophthalmological Congress and the British Medical Association (BMA). He has taken up the role of the Royal College Tutor for Ophthalmology department in Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and therefore keenly involved in specialist training related activities. He is also an examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Visit his website here.
Clinics
Sarum Road Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Winchester, Sarum Road, SO22 5HAMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Cataract surgery
- Laser capsulotomy
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Education
- MRCOphth - Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London (2006)
- FRCS (Ophthalmology) - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2003)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I had an exceptional experience under the care of Dr Tiroumal. Highly recommend if seeking consultation and treatment.
- Excellent treatment from everyone involved throughout my appointment
- I am always somewhat apprehensive about surgical matters, but I found Mr Tiroumal's relaxed but thoroughly professional manner most reassuring and gave me great confidence. He has a good sense of humour! The procedure was carried out as planned and was successful with no post op problems. I am going back for more, with Mr Tiroumal to carry out a second procedure. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Tiroumal.
- Extremely professional, caring and kind.
- I would definitely recommend Mr Timoural for cataract surgery . Approachable manner patient and clear in his explanation . I had an excellent result having had both eyes operated on one month apart. My surgery was at Sarum Road hospital
- The clinic run under Mr Sambath Tiroumal is very professionally run, caring and efficient. Mr Sambath Tiroumal is very engaging with the treatment given along with showing great patient care and determined commitment to resolving the underlying issue.
- I would like to pass on my sincerest gratitude to Mr Tiroumal for everything he has done. He took the time to listen to me and how I had been feeling. His approach was very thorough and was quick to diagnose not only my localised symptoms but to that of something else. Thank you.
- I have seen Mr Tiroumal on 3 separate occasions now, always a pleasure to be treated by him. Efficient, kind and explains everything in a simple manner so it is easily understood