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Mr Wallace Poon

Ophthalmologist

Cranbrook, TN17 4AX

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33 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.82

44 patient reviews

51 recommendations for:

Cataract Surgery(42)
Cataracts(4)
Eye Problems(2)
Other(3)

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About

Mr Wallace Poon is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Kent, UK, specialising in vitreoretinal disorders such as macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage and retinal detachment. His clinical interests include small incision cataract surgery, complicated cataract surgery and complications of cataract surgery.

Mr Poon graduated from the University of London in 1991, later undertaking his specialist training in London and completing a sub-speciality clinical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at St Thomas' Hospital in London. In addition to the services he provides at Benenden Hospital, he also works with the NHS at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Ophthalmologist.

He has been the joint Lead of Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Trust for the last 15 years, involved in researching new methods of visualizing structures in the eye to detect disease. He is a GMC recognised trainer and an honorary lecturer at the University of Kent where he supervises Kent Health PhD students.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Cataract Complications
  • Cataract Surgery with Refractive Lens Implant
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Lacrimal Washout
  • Treatment for Dry Eyes
  • Vitreoretinal Procedures
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
  • Ophthalmology
  • Retina
  • Cataracts
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Dry Eyes
  • Macula Hole
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Eye trauma
  • Refractive Lens Implant
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Vitreous Haemorrhage

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Cataract Surgery (82%)
  • Cataracts (8%)
  • Eye Problems (4%)
  • Complex Cataract Surgery (2%)
  • Dry Eyes (2%)
  • Others (2%)

Subspecialties
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Retina

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Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3506705


Qualifications

Qualifications

MB BS University of London 1991

FRCOphth The Royal College of Ophthalmologists

M.Phil

FEBO


languages spoken
  • English

Location

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Benenden Hospital

4.87
(5213)
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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4.89
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Ramsgate Road, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4BG
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Spencer Private Hospitals Consulting Suite, Arunde, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ
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44 reviews

5

The best consultant you can have, I have been under his care for a number of years, he is approachable, knowledgeable and professional, I 100% trust what he tells me and the treatment he recommends, always thorough, I feel so at ease when I see him, thank you Mr Poon.

30 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Eye Problems
Retina

5

Very polite with professional manner explained to myself step by step the procedure before and during my cataract operation. He was asking me constantly if I am ok and he has taken a good care of me for the whole duration of the procedure. Thank you

10 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataracts
Cataract Surgery

5

Very friendly and reassuring

04 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

Good experience, there was a problem during surgery, he reassured me and organised a follow up 4 weeks post op

13 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
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What are Mr Wallace Poon's reviews like?

Mr Wallace Poon's overall patient rating is 4.82 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 44 reviews.

What languages does Mr Wallace Poon speak?

Mr Wallace Poon speaks English

Where is Mr Wallace Poon located?

Mr Wallace Poon primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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