An initial consultation with Mr Atul Bansal is from £225.
Mr Atul Bansal
Consultant Ophthalmologist
MBBS, MD, MRCOphth, FRCSEd (Ophth), FRCOphth
Specialises in
- Cataract removal surgery
- Glaucoma treatment
- General ophthalmology
I’m a senior consultant ophthalmic surgeon with special expertise in modern cataract and glaucoma surgery and provide consultation for general ophthalmology conditions.
I provide a high-specification cataract surgery with micro-incision, no sutures, and an option of no-injection anaesthesia. To facilitate a reduction in patients’ dependence on glasses after cataract surgery, I offer the option of premium lenses - Multifocal lenses, Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) lenses and Toric lenses.
I specialise in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and offer advanced laser and surgical techniques for glaucoma including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery- MIGS (iStent®), Preserflo glaucoma implant, and SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty). I am also available for consultation for general ophthalmic conditions.
After graduating from medical school with a first prize, I have been in the field of ophthalmology for more than 30 years. I have received the highest quality training at premier institutes, including Oxford Eye Hospital and Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre. During an advanced fellowship at the Manchester Eye Hospital, I gained extensive experience in modern surgical and laser techniques for cataracts and glaucoma.
I was awarded the coveted Birmingham Eye Foundation Roper-Hall Prize Medal in 2004, received multiple Clinical Excellence awards and nomination for Outstanding Service and Care (OSCA) award. I have an active interest in training registrars and have received 3 nominations for the Best Regional Trainer award.
As the clinical lead for the cataract surgery pathway at the university hospital, I have introduced numerous governance improvements and innovations to significantly enhance the standard of care for cataract patients. I have been the regional Quality Lead for the School of Ophthalmology, Health Education West Midlands, the departmental lead for postgraduate ophthalmology education and QIPS (quality, innovation, productivity and safety).
I have an active interest in and significant contributions to research, and have been a principal investigator for the international/multicentre randomized trials-EAGLE and TAGS. I have numerous peer-reviewed publications, an MD thesis and chapters in a book on cataract surgery in difficult situations. I regularly present at international and national meetings as an invited faculty.
I am driven by delivering patient-centred service, in a caring way, and always aim for the best management with high standards of safety.
General Medical Council Number: 5184889
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Atul Bansal at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Cataract removal surgery
- Glaucoma treatment
Other treatments
- iStent®
- Multifocal intraocular lens
- YAG laser capsulotomy
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Glaucoma treatment
Special clinical interests: Modern cataract and glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery with lens implantation, micro-incision and small incision surgery, surgery without anaesthetic injection (topical anaesthesia), sutureless cataract surgery, glaucoma assessment and management, modern surgical techniques for glaucoma, trabeculectomy with Mitomycin C (modern glaucoma surgery with releasable sutures) and glaucoma drainage device implantation (tube surgery).
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologist London
Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Europeans Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
United Kingdom and Eire Society for Glaucoma
Midlands Glaucoma Society
Midlands Ophthalmic Society
British Medical Association
Research and publications
I have been active in Ophthalmic research and am an author of more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, a published thesis from my research during MD, and also chapters in a book on cataract surgery in difficult situations.
I am a principal investigator for the multicentre randomised multicentre studies; TAGS (Treatment of Advanced Glaucoma Study) and EAGLE (Effectiveness of early lens extraction in angle-closure glaucoma). I regularly audited my work and have presented at international and national meetings and have been an invited speaker and international faculty.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, lead for cataract service in my department
Departmental lead for risk management, QIPP (quality, innovation, productivity and prevention) and clinical audit
Departmental lead for postgraduate training, college tutor, educational and clinical supervisor for trainees
Personal profile
Outside work, I am a passionate photographer and have a very active interest in music and love spending time with my wife and two children.
Contact information
| Telephone | Self-pay: 0121 704 5530 |