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Mr Alan Kosmin

Name:
Mr Alan Kosmin MB ChB, MSc, MD, FRC (Ophth)
Practising at:
Spire Harpenden Hospital and Spire Bushey Hospital
Specialties:
  • Ophthalmology
    • Cataract surgery
    • Corneal and external eye disease
    • Oculoplastic surgery
    • Glaucoma treatment
Special clinical interests:
Phacoemulsification (small incision cataract surgery), glaucoma, corneal and eye surface disorders.
Research interests:
Glaucoma
Current NHS and /or university posts:
Consultant Ophthalmologist for West Hertfordshire NHS Trust covering St Albans City and Watford General Hospitals
Year of first medical qualification:
1987
Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies:
Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member of the Glaucoma Society of UK and Eire
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Member of the British Medical Association
 
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Background Information 
Professional profile:
Mr Kosmin is the a consultant ophthalmologist at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital where he leads the glaucoma service. He is a general ophthalmologist with a sub-specialist interest in cataract, glaucoma and diseases affecting the front of the eye.

He did his general ophthalmic training on the Oxford ophthalmology rotation and has undergone three years specialist training in cataract and glaucoma surgery, both at the Lion's Eye Institute in Perth, Australia and in the UK.

He holds full fellowship of the British Royal College of Ophthalmologists as well as a doctorate in eye development from Liverpool University. He also holds a master's degree in neuroscience from London University.

Mr Kosmin takes pride in being able to explain complicated eye conditions, from diagnosis to treatment, in a straightforward and approachable manner and is always happy to answer any questions patients may have about their eye condition.
Personal profile:
Mr Kosmin is married with two children. He is interested in most sports and enjoys playing tennis, ski-ing, music and travel.

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Mr Alan Kosmin Ophthalmology Consultant, Harpenden, Herts, private hospital specialist.

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