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Mr Abdallah Ellabban
Consultant Cataract and Retinal Surgeon
MD, Msc, FRCS, PhD
Specialises in
- Cataract surgery with premium lens technology
- Macular degeneration and macular hole surgery
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Laser eye treatment (YAG laser capsulotomy)
- Floaters
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I am an experienced Consultant Eye Surgeon at Hull University Teaching Hospitals, specialising in cataract and retinal surgery. My surgical expertise covers both simple and complex procedures, and I have performed more than 10,000 cataract removal surgeries, including advanced techniques using premium lens technology. I am committed to delivering the highest standard of care and achieving the best possible outcomes for my patients.
I have extensive experience in retinal surgery, offering state-of-the-art suture-less procedures for a range of conditions, including macular hole surgery, epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction, floaters, vitreous haemorrhage and retinal detachment surgery. I also provide intravitreal injections for retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion, alongside targeted laser eye treatments, including YAG laser capsulotomy, YAG iridotomy and retinal laser procedures.
In addition to specialist care, I treat a variety of general eye conditions such as glaucoma, dry eyes, blepharitis and choroidal naevus, ensuring a comprehensive approach to eye health.
My training spans the UK, Japan and Egypt, and I completed a PhD at the renowned Kyoto University, focusing on retinal diseases. I have a strong interest in innovation, research and education, with over 40 peer-reviewed publications and involvement in more than 15 international clinical trials exploring new treatments for retinal conditions.
I am also a Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School, where I contribute to teaching and training the next generation of ophthalmologists, while continuing to provide expert, patient-focused eye care.
General Medical Council Number: 7431003
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Abdallah Ellabban at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Age-related macular degeneration treatment
- Cataract removal surgery
- Laser eye treatment (yag laser capsulotomy)
- Macular hole surgery
- Retinal detachment surgery
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBCh / Suez Canal University, Egypt / 2002
Medical degree
MD / Suez Canal University, Egypt / 2008
Master’s Degree (Ophthalmology)
FRCS / Royal College of Surgeons / 2010
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
PhD / Kyoto University, Japan / 2015
Doctoral degree
Professional memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO)
European Society Vitreoretinal Surgery (EVRS)
British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
Association of research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society (JRVS)
Research and publications
I have many research publications in peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals and co-authored 2 book chapters. My research was presented in the major ophthalmology meetings across the world. I have been invited as a guest speaker to many national and internal meetings. I have participated in over 15 multi centre trials investigating new modalities for treatments for retinal diseases.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01482 672 444 |
| Website | https://www.ellabban.co.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Becki Young and Emma Scott |
| Private secretary telephone | 01482 660 272 |
| Private secretary email | rebecca.young@spirehealthcare.com emma.scott2@spirehealthcare.com |