Mr Prasad Palimar

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FRCS Ed, FRCOphth

Practising at

Spire Cheshire Hospital

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Prasad Palimar at Spire include:

Ophthalmology

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.

Professional profile

I have been a consultant ophthalmic surgeon for over twenty years covering a whole range of conditions of the eye - external diseases, glaucoma, cataract retinal disorders.

I now concentrate on cataract surgery and all medical, laser and intravitreal treatment of retinal conditions, diabetes, age related macular degeneration and vascular 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.

Clinical Interests

Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery
Diabetic eye disease
Macular degeneration
Retinal disease

Private contact details

Telephone	Out patient appointments - 01925 215 087
Private secretary	Debbie Kirk - 01925 662 096
Private secretary email	d.kirk266@btinternet.com

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
British Medical Association
All India Ophthalmic Society

Current NHS posts

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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