Mr Prasad Palimar
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FRCS Ed, FRCOphth
Specialises in
I perform cataract surgery and all medical, laser and intravitreal treatment of retinal conditions, diabetes, age-related macular degeneration, and vascular disorders.
I have been a consultant ophthalmic surgeon for over 20 years covering a whole range of conditions of the eye - external diseases, glaucoma, cataract retinal disorders.
I perform on average over 400 cataract procedures, 400 intravitreal injections and 50 laser procedures annually. My surgical results are audited, independently, annually.
I have held the following positions: Clinical Lead, Clinical Audit Lead, Clinical Governance Lead for Ophthalmology and Scheduled Care at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; I am the nominated Secondary Care Lead for Diabetic Retinopathy.
I am a Microsurgical Trainer for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. I am also the examiner and assessor for the Royal College.
I am a Trustee and have been a Chairman and Treasurer of a charity. I have carried out training and service overseas trips to India and Ghana. I am a recipient of a Level 7 clinical excellence award in recognition of all the above.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Prasad Palimar at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Dry eye syndrome
- Eyelid cyst surgery
- Laser eye treatment (yag laser capsulotomy)
Other treatments
Ophthalmology, macular degeneration, glaucoma treatment, vitreo-retinal surgery, squint surgery, retinal disease, refractive surgery, oculoplastic surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, corneal and external eye disease, cataract surgery, retinal laser treatment, injection of intravitreal injections.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Diabetic eye disease
Macular degeneration
Ophthalmology
Retinal disease
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / St John's Medical College, Bangalore, India / 1981
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Primary medical qualification to be recognised as a doctor of medicine.
Professional memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
American Academy of Ophthalmology
All India Ophthalmic Society
Research and publications
I have contributed to various peer reviewed journals in ophthalmology, covering my primary interests in retinal disorders.
I also served as an International Editor for Indian Ophthalmology.
Current NHS posts
Independent consultant ophthalmic surgeon
Personal profile
I am married with two children. I enjoy music and reading particularly semi-fictional historical novels. I play squash and cricket. During holiday periods I travel extensively with the family
Contact information
| Telephone | Outpatient appointments - 01925 215 087 |
| Private secretary | Debbie Kirk - 01925 662 096 |
| Private secretary email | d.kirk266@btinternet.com |