Professional statement
Miss Stephanie West is a highly-experienced consultant ophthalmologist practising in Southampton. Miss West treats both adults and children and specialises in cataract surgery, paediatric eye conditions including amblyopia and strabismus, adult squints, double vision and complex oculomotility disorders. She has been a consultant ophthalmologist at Southampton General Hospital since 2013, where she has previously been Clinical Director for Ophthalmology and CESR training program lead.
After graduating from Southampton University Medical School, Miss West completed specialist ophthalmology training in the highly regarded centres of Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham and The Bristol Eye Hospital. She subsequently undertook two years of subspecialty training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus including a prestigious fellowship at Sickkids, Toronto, for which she was awarded the JD Morin prize for best fellow. During a second fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Miss West gained extensive knowledge and training in treating children's eye diseases and squints.
In addition to her clinical work, Miss West participates in advisory boards for the pharmaceutical industry on Femto cataract surgery and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity.
Clinics
Spire Southampton Hospital
Southampton, Chalybeate Cl, SO16 6UYMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Ophthalmologist, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (2013 - present)
Subspecialties
- Cataracts
- Eyelid cyst surgery
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- British Isles Peadiatric Ophthalmology and Strabimus Association
Education
- MBA, University of Warwick (2014)
- FRCOphth. Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2011)
Positions in organisations
- Co-owner / director, Fare Care Group Ltd (2007 - 2017)
Publications and conferences
- Click here to view Miss West's publications on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- The J D Morin Prize for Best Fellow, Sickkids, Toronto (2012)
- The Cheltenham Travel Award (2011)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- All very good. Thank youDoctor's response -Thank you
- Very easy process for outpatient appointment. Staff are friendly and helpfulDoctor's response -Thank you, good to know
- Sympathetic and professional clear explanation if everything involved with my treatmentDoctor's response -Glad we could help you
- The whole experience and outcome was good. One observation is that the private room on the day of surgery was very very cold.Doctor's response -Thank you for highlighting the room temperature; I shall feed this back to the Spire.
- Absolutely incredible experience today with Stephanie and Tom, they put our mind at ease and were amazing with our daughter. I am so happy and grateful that we found Stephanie and tom, I would 100% recommend them.Doctor's response -So pleased you had a positive experience
- I was very impressed with Miss West and the time she took and explain everything both to myself and Josh.Doctor's response -Thank you, glad we could help explain.
- Very pleased with everything, so far.Doctor's response -Thank you
- Very satisfactory appointment. Bang on time, immediately felt confident and reassured. A good clinical review, opinions plan from Miss West and Miss Ellis the Optometrist proceeding to surgeryDoctor's response -Delighted we could help you