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
Reviews
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- 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
- The main issue I had was a right dropping of the eyelid. It was closing and looked horrible. I had ptosis surgery with Mr Farooq. It was excellent and pain free. I had some swelling of the upper lid which went away in a week. Overall very happy and would recommend Mr Farooq to anyone having eyelid surgery. He is amazing! Thank you.
- My right eye was swollen with discharge. 1st this was treated with antibiotics but it kept coming back. I saw Mr Farooq who diagnosed me with a blocked tear duct. I had a endoscopic DCR surgery which was wonderful from day 1. Mr Farooq is a wonderful person and it was pleasure to see him. Looking forward to having my cataracts done with him. Many thanks!
- I am happy with my eyes now thanks. The eyes kept dropping and I had to lift them up with my thumb. I was always tired looking. Now my eyes look more awake and someone said I look 25 years younger. Thank you so much Mr Farooq. Happy to recommend you to use Mr Farooq
- It was a constant problem that I had to use my thumb to lift my eyelids. Mr Farooq did a combined MIP and Tuck minimally invasive prosit correction combined with a Blepharoplasty operation. This made miles of improvement and it looks great. Pain free and all good.
- I had a left lower lump which grew in size. It became harder and more solid. Mr Farooq diagnosed Orbital Cavernous Haemangioma. He successfully removed it with orbital surgery. I then had upper eyelid eyebag blepharoplasty surgery which made me feel 25 years younger and you can not tell I had surgery. Mr Farooq did a wonderful job.
- From start to finish I was made to feel welcome and well looked after. I felt nothing during the surgery and it was relaxing. My Entropion was corrected with no issues or problems. Thanks you very much Mr Farooq. Don’t tell him he did a good job! I’m grateful! He’s a great surgeon.
- Dr Farooq was fantastic and helpful. I was crying in tears with fear of having the surgery and Mr Farooq helped me through every step of the way and helped me overcome my fear. I had my right ptosis droopy eyelid surgery done by Mr Farooq and it looks amazing. I would recommend Mr Farooq to anyone who wishes to have eyelid surgery he is fantastic and a wonderful Surgeon
- I never realised how limited my vision was by droopy eyelids until I had a small operation on each to have them lifted I was amazed by the increase in all the things I could see and although there was some discomfort during the operation it wasn't painful probably not as bad as a dentist and I feel I've benefited enormously by being able to see more and look more normal with my eye. Yes I would recommend it to anybody else who feels Limited in their Vision and this never seen their eye colour