Ophthalmologist
Great Missenden, HP16 0EN
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Miss Shaikh is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust (BHT), with one of the largest and best-equipped departments in the country for Ophthalmic care. She was Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at BHT for 6 years between September 2016 to August 2022. She is currently the Joint Lead for the glaucoma service and the Clinical Lead for the private Ophthalmology service at BHT.
She underwent postgraduate training in Ophthalmology in the Oxford Deanery and has been extensively trained in all aspects of General Ophthalmology. She underwent higher specialist training in Ocular Inflammatory Eye Diseases emphasising the role of immune modulation in managing Ocular Inflammatory Eye Diseases at some of the country's leading centres for ophthalmic care, including The Oxford Eye Hospital and The Western Eye Hospital, St. Mary's NHS Trust, London.
Miss Shaikh has been fellowship trained in Cornea and External Eye Diseases at the Western Eye Hospital, St. Mary's NHS Trust, London. She underwent further fellowship training in Glaucoma at the Oxford Eye hospital.
Miss Shaikh is highly experienced and well versed in all aspects of care of the Glaucoma patient including medical management, lasers (SLT, ECP, Cyclodiode and micropulse laser treatments), penetrating glaucoma drainage surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) (iStent, OMNI, Preseflo, Xen). She has expertise in the management of complex cataracts in glaucoma patients. Miss Shaikh is also very experienced in the management of all types of cataract and has experience with Toric and Toric/Multifocal or premium intraocular lens implants.
Mis Shaikh has published articles in most subspecialties of ophthalmology, particularly on Glaucoma. Her NHS practices mainly consists of Glaucoma and Cataracts, but she has helped a significant number of patients with external and allergic eye diseases, general ophthalmology, ocular inflammatory (uveitis or iritis) and lid disorders like lid cysts, lumps and bumps and blepharitis.
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General Medical Council
No. 4518138
QUALIFICATIONS
MBBS - University of Karnataka, India in 1987
DO - Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, in 1991
FRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK in 1992
FRCOphth - Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK in 2017
OPHTHALMOLOGY TRAINING
Fellowship In Glaucoma - Oxford Eye Hospital, UK in 2005
Fellowship in Cornea and External Eye Diseases - Western Eye Hospital/St. Mary's Hospital, London in 2004
ASTO/Higher Specialist Training in Uveitis & External Eye Diseases - Oxford Eye Hospital And Western Eye Hospital, London in 2003
Specialist Training in Ophthalmology - Oxford Deanery, UK in 2003
LAT in Ophthalmology - Moorfields Eye Hospital, UK in 1996
Junior Registrar in Ophthalmology - Oxford Eye Hospital, UK in 1993-1995
House Officer in Ophthalmology - Mater Hospital, Dublin, ROI, in 1990-1993
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54 reviews
5
Clear explanation of my problems and positive thoughts on the way forward.
5
Miss Shaikh is a superb medic. Have great confidence in her.
5
Overall first class in terms of service, explanation and outcome.
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5
Very competent
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She was very friendly and approachable and explained everything very clearly.
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5
I visited Miss Shaikh at her practice at the Chiltern hospital and Stoke Mandeville hospital. On the second examination she recommended laser surgery for my condition. I was very happy with her thorough explanation for the procedure and her overall professionalism. I would highly recommend her to friends and family. Thank you Miss Shaikh
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She is simply top class
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Miss Shaikh was brilliant: thorough, clear, explained everything extremely well, picked up things others have missed. She was also extremely personable and sensitive to my concerns. I was completely reassured that whatever treatment I have will be just the best
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5
Miss Shaikh explained the eye in great detail with diagrams. Very knowledgeable, straightforward, reassuring and helpful.
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Miss Shaikh was very professional , kind and understanding … explaining my treatment and expected outcome .
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I have been a colleague of Miss Sheikh for seven years and hold her in very high regard. She successfully lead the Ophthalmology service in Buckinghamshire NHS for six years. She is an experienced cataract surgeon and glaucoma sub-specialist. She is dedicated to patient care and an excellent doctor.
Mr Richard Scawn
Mrs Shaikh is an expert in the management of cataract, anterior segment, ocular surface and glaucoma diseases. She is extremely well trained and has immense experience in her field. She is an expert surgeon and is very caring for her patients. It is my pleasure to recommend her.
Mr Atul Bansal
What are Miss Asifa Shaikh's reviews like?
Miss Asifa Shaikh's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 54 reviews
What languages does Miss Asifa Shaikh speak?
Miss Asifa Shaikh speaks English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu
Where is Miss Asifa Shaikh located?
Miss Asifa Shaikh primarily practices at The Chiltern Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at London Road, Great Missenden, United Kingdom, HP16 0EN
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What are Miss Asifa Shaikh working hours?
Miss Asifa Shaikh is working Monday (17:30 - 21:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 17:00, 17:30 - 20:00), Thursday (09:30 - 17:00)
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