Miss Varajini Joganathan
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon
MBChB, MSc, FRCOphth, FEBO
"The Spire atmosphere puts patient at heart and entire staff are committed to prioitising tailor made patient care. The facilities and resources support to facilitate this very well."
Specialises in
- Eyelid disorders
- Cysts, lesions and eyelid cancer
- Dry eye and watery eye
- Thyroid eye disease
- Eye socket disease
I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery. I began my career in Ophthalmology in 2009.
I have expertise in general eye care and her specialist areas of interest and practice are disease and disorders of the eyelid, lacrimal (tear duct, dry and watery eye), orbital (eye socket) surgery, in children and adults.
I graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Dundee and underwent training in Ophthalmology within the Cambridge deanery. After completion of training, I undertook an eclectic triad of fellowship training with world leaders in Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam.
I am a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist (FRCOphth) and a fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmologist (FEBO) and a member of the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society (BOPSS).
I am involved in supervision of ophthalmology specialist trainees and fellows, both locally and nationally and has facilitated in the running of national courses for doctors and allied healthcare professionals.
I have an ongoing interest in international ophthalmology and non-governmental organisations in developing nations, working as an associate staff doctor in local and international projects with Orbis International Flying Eye Hospital.
I am diligent, communicate clearly, and always prioritise patient care and concerns. I am committed to delivering exemplary patient outcomes in a caring, respectful and approachable manner.
General Medical Council Number: C6031000
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Miss Varajini Joganathan at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
- Eyelid cyst surgery
- Thyroid test
Cosmetic surgery
- Brow lift surgery
- Eyelid surgery or eyebag removal (blepharoplasty)
- Treatment for malignant skin cancer
Other treatments
- Eyelid plastic surgery
- Eye socket disease and surgery
- Mangement of watery and dry eyes
- Tear duct surgery
- Thyroid eye disease
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MBChB, FRCOphth, FEBO / University of Dundee, Scotland / 2001
Bachelor of Medicine &Surgery, Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist & of the European Board
MBChB achievement of basic medical training. FRCOphth & FEBO archievement of specialist training.
Professional memberships
Royal College of Ophthalmologist
Research and publications
I continue to contribute to research and education and regularly reviews academic and research articles for the leading national and international journals.
My publications can be searched and viewed online through sites such as PubMed Central.
Current NHS posts
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
New Forest Hospital, Lymington
Personal profile
Outside role of my role as a doctor, I have settled in to life in the South coast and enjoyswalks by the sea, art journaling, yoga and dancing.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Telephone | 0238 025 8448 |
| leanne.prince@nuffieldhealth.com | |
| Website | http://www.visionaremedical.com |
| Private secretary | Leanne Prince |
| Private secretary email | leanne.prince@nuffieldhealth.com |