Mr Mark Costen
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon
BSc, MB BS, FRCOphth
"Working at Spire, surrounded by a superb team is a real privilege. Having access to state of the art outpatient and operating facilities is a real bonus."
Specialises in
- Cataract surgery
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal disease
- Vitreoretinal surgery
I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 17 years’ experience in vitreoretinal surgery in Hull, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal conditions and advanced cataract surgery. I completed my specialist training in Southampton, followed by a prestigious fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, gaining extensive expertise in managing a wide range of retinal disorders.
I provide comprehensive vitreoretinal surgery, including treatment for macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular traction, retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, vitreous haemorrhage, floaters and eye trauma. My practice also includes retinal laser treatments, macular surgery and retinal detachment repair, as well as surgery for diabetic retinal complications and infections within the eye.
In addition, I am a highly experienced cataract surgeon, offering cataract removal surgery, complex cataract procedures and secondary lens replacement, including refractive lens exchange surgery to improve vision and reduce dependence on glasses. To date, I have performed over 6,000 cataract operations and more than 3,000 vitreoretinal procedures across NHS and private practice.
Alongside my clinical work, I am Joint Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at Hull University Teaching Hospitals and remain actively involved in training future specialists. I also contribute to national research as Principal Investigator in several clinical trials focused on retinal disease and advanced treatments.
General Medical Council Number: 4019323
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Mark Costen at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Refractive lens exchange surgery
- Retinal detachment surgery
- Age-related macular degeneration treatment
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MB BS / University of London / 1993
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCOphth / Royal College of Ophthalmologists / 1998
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Professional memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Professional leadership
Joint Clinical Lead of the Ophthalmology Department at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01482 672 444 |
| Private secretary | Rebecca Young and Emma Scott |
| Private secretary telephone | 01482 660 272 |
| Private secretary email | rebecca.young@spirehealthcare.com emma.scott2@spirehealthcare.com |