Mr Tahir FarooqOphthalmology in Central London
Professional statement
Mr Tahir Farooq is a highly regarded consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon who currently practices at the King's College Hospital, London. Mr Farooq specialises in numerous medical conditions related to the human eye, such as eye trauma, eye removal, watery eyes, droopy eyelids, as well as ingrowing eyelashes, but to name a few. In terms of research, Mr Farooq's main areas of interest include skin cancer, thyroid eye disease, facial nerve palsy and blepharospasm.
Mr Farooq, the experienced oculoplastic reconstructive surgeon, officially graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2007 with a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery degree. He then went on to successfully complete his basic training in the North West Thames, London, before going on to undertake ophthalmic specialist training in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. To-date, Mr Farooq has gained invaluable and extensive ophthalmic experience, thanks, at large, to his completion of specialist registrar training at a whole host of high-calibre hospitals based in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Hereford and Walsall.
To add to an already outstanding medically focused cirriculum, Mr Tahir Farooq also regularly mentors undergraduate medical students at the University of Birmingham, has published an extensive amount of publications in various peer-reviewed journals, and has also completed intensive oculoplastic training in Birmingham Midland Eye Centre and Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital.
Mr Farooq, the experienced oculoplastic reconstructive surgeon, officially graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2007 with a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery degree. He then went on to successfully complete his basic training in the North West Thames, London, before going on to undertake ophthalmic specialist training in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. To-date, Mr Farooq has gained invaluable and extensive ophthalmic experience, thanks, at large, to his completion of specialist registrar training at a whole host of high-calibre hospitals based in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Hereford and Walsall.
To add to an already outstanding medically focused cirriculum, Mr Tahir Farooq also regularly mentors undergraduate medical students at the University of Birmingham, has published an extensive amount of publications in various peer-reviewed journals, and has also completed intensive oculoplastic training in Birmingham Midland Eye Centre and Wolverhampton New Cross Hospital.
Clinics
Kings College Private Hospital
Central London, Denmark Hill, Brixton, London, SE5 9RSMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (2017 - present)
Subspecialties
- Eyelid cancer
- Eye bags
Professional memberships
- Member of General Medical Council
- Member of Medical Defense Union
Education
- MBChB, Medicine, University of Birmingham (2007)
- FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2016)
Teaching posts
- Undergraduate medical student mentoring, University of Birmingham
Positions in organisations
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Prizes and awards
- Founder and President of the Midland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 6155491
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- Fiica mea are 4 ani , într-o zi a avut un incident . A alune cat într-un magazin ce a rezultat o tăiere a pleoapei , datorită dn doctor Tahir Farooq , i-a fost pleoapa reparată , a fost o intervenție chirurgicală rapida . Ii mulțumim enorm domnului doctor și recomand enorm . Dacă apare așa situații recomandăm .
- Drooping eye lid (right eye) and blocked tear duct. Surgery - lifting eye lid, opening that duct. Great result, no further problem. I no longer have to wipe my tearing eyes. I would recommend Mr Farooq he is fantastic and meticulous. Great chap
- The main problem was my left lid which I had to hold up to read of an evening. So the op itself was very straightforward and quick, I applied my antibiotic cream religiously and was able to pull the stitches out myself as planned. Overall I am extremely pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend this procedure to anyone considering it! I had combined ptosis correction and blepharoplasty surgery.
- Excellent outcome of the surgery, as historically my eyelids were covering 50% of my pupils. The peripheral vision has improved significantly and without question I'd recommend getting the surgery done. Mr Farooq was excellent especially with the aftercare treatment that he gave me. Pleased with my outcome of upper lid combined blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery.
- Eyelid closing whilst driving , and in general. Unable to open my eye automatically and had to open manually. Since having the skin removed and the uperlid corrected, (combine blepharoplasty and ptosis surgery). Since surgery I have been able to drive again. See properly without eyelid covering my eye and eyelid opens automatically. I certainly would recommend the surgery, as I am really happy with the result, and have been able to return to my usual activities.
- My eyes were very watery. Mr Farooq diagnosed me with a blocked tear duct. The surgery was excellent. I had no problems. Felt much better. I had DCR surgery through my nose. It was scarless. No facial swelling or bruising. It was fantastic. The tube was removed 3 months later and it was easy and painless. Very smooth. I was worried but it was very simple and I really did not need to worry at all. Thank you very much Mr Farooq. Excellent job. Wasn’t painful and was very easy. Would recommend him.
- I had a mole on my right upper lid which made me very paranoid, and I was referred to Mr Farooq, who was brilliant. And got it removed. The process seemed scary however Mr Farooq was informative, kind, and pain free the whole thing, I’m so happy with the results.
- Very loose and heavy skin on my upper eyelids. Really found it difficult to pen my eyelids. I looked awful and they were heavy. Mr Farooq did my upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery and they now look fantastic. Thank you so much Mr Farooq
- I’m 25 years old. For ten years I had asymmetry due to an allergic reaction. I wish I had this done sooner the whole procedure was very relaxed and easy, my droopy eyelid corrected by Mr Farooq’s MIP and Tuck procedure. This minimally invasive surgery had the tiniest cut and I can’t even see it now that it is healed. My eyelid is now in a normal position and I am so pleased with my new found confidence. I would recommend mr. Farooq to anyone who has a droopy eyelid, he’s the best surgeon!
- Needed surgery for ptosis effecting my eyesight and general look of my eye, surgery was excellent no pain well looked after everything explained to me as procedure was done didnt take long very quick recovery and very pleased with the end result very worth doing