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Mr Yashin Ramkissoon

Consultant Ophthalmologist

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Mr Yashin Ramkissoon

Consultant Ophthalmologist

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Mr Yashin Ramkissoon related speciality List
Initial consultation price: £240

About Mr Yashin Ramkissoon

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Mr Yashin Ramkissoon is a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Cataract and Vitreo-Retinal surgery. His NHS practice is based at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield.

Whilst his expertise lies in cataract and retinal surgery, he also offers care in all aspects of general ophthalmology.

Mr Ramkissoon graduated from the University of Cambridge MB PhD Programme in 1997 with a distinction in Medicine, and a PhD in Molecular Biology. He completed his Ophthalmology residency training at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he also undertook Fellowship training in both Vitreo-Retinal Surgery (2007-2008) and Medical Retina (2008), before being appointed as a Consultant and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Sheffield in 2009.

During his career, he has been awarded numerous prizes and scholarships including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists McCartney Prize.

He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored book chapters on Cataract Surgery and Retinal Detachment. He is committed to teaching and training and is Educational Supervisor and College Tutor for Ophthalmology trainees in Sheffield and has been Undergraduate Teaching Lead at the University of Sheffield. In addition, he is a Microsurgical Skills Faculty Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London and maintains an active role in clinical research relevant to vitreo-retinal surgery.

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Clinical Interests

  • Cataract surgery
  • YAG laser capsulotomy
  • Vitreo-retinal surgery for macular hole, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, vitreous haemorrhage and advanced diabetic retinopathy
  • Medical retina – diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration
  • General ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

  • European Society of Retina Specialists
  • British and Eire Association of Vitreo-Retinal Surgeons
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • Royal College of Physicians
  • International Member of the American Association of Ophthalmologists
  • General Medical Council
  • British Medical Association

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Languages spoken

English

GMC number

4477837
A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

Qualifications

BSc MB BChir PhD MRCP FRCOphth

Professional memberships

  • European Society of Retina Specialists
  • British and Eire Association of Vitreo-Retinal Surgeons
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • Royal College of Physicians
  • International Member of the American Association of Ophthalmologists
  • General Medical Council
  • British Medical Association

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