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Dr Rahila Zakir

Dr Rahila Zakir

Ophthalmologist

London, NW1 5QH

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34 years of experience
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34 years of experience
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Patient Trust Score

5.00

7 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

9 recommendations for:

Cataract Surgery(3)
Cataracts(2)
Diabetic Retinopathy(1)
Other(3)

Recent patient review

09 Oct 2023

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About

Miss Rahila Zakir is a Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at The Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust in Marylebone, London and offers private consultations in Harley St and at Imperial Private Healthcare. She completed her undergraduate studies in 1990. She trained in Ophthalmology at St Thomas' Hospital and Cambridge training programmes and was successfully selected to take up Vitreoretinal Fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Western Eye Hospital. She has also completed Medical Retina Fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Rahila is a vastly experienced surgeon and deals with a wide variety of eye conditions, including cataracts, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage, vitreomacular traction and eye trauma. She offers small incision cataract surgery with the option of bespoke toric and multifocal intraocular lens implants to reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses. She also manages complex cataracts, and complications of cataract surgery. Additionally, she deals with acute and urgent presentations within the Western Eye Accident and Emergency Unit and provides screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity at the Neonatal Unit at Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital.

Rahila is actively invovled in research, education and training and is currently an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer post with the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. She is involved in the training of doctors at all levels, including experienced doctors who are training to become Vitreoretinal Specialists themselves.

Dr. Zakir has expertise in the following areas:

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment Surgery
  • Macular Hole Surgery
  • Surgery for Epirertinal Membrane
  • Surgery for Vitreous Haemorrhage
  • Surgery for Floaters
  • Surgery for Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Surgery for Vitreomacular Traction (VMT)
  • Retinal Laser Treatment for Retinal Tears and Holes
  • Retinal Laser Treatment for Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Epiretinal membrane
  • Floaters
  • Complications of Cataract Surgery Done Elsewhere
  • Vitrectomy Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Oedema

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Cataract Surgery (33%)
  • Cataracts (22%)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy (11%)
  • Intravitreal Injection (11%)
  • Ophthalmology (11%)
  • Others (11%)

Subspecialties
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Emergency Ophthalmology
  • Retina

All conditions and treatments
  • Cataracts
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Macular Hole
  • Retinal Tear
  • Floaters (Eye)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Infection
  • Myopia (Short-Sighted)
  • Macular Haemorrhage
  • Eyelid Lumps and Bumps
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Lens Replacement Surgery
  • Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment Surgery
  • Multifocal Intraocular Lens
  • Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Toric Lens Implants
  • Retinal Laser Surgery
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
  • Eyelid Cyst (Chalazion) Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4548328


Qualifications

BEAVRS British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons - Member

UKISCRS UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons - Member

EuRetina European Society of Retina Specialists - Member

EVRS European VitreoRetinal Society - Member

ISOT International Society of Ocular Trauma

FRCOphth, 1997

MB BS (1990) - Aga Khan University


languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £300.00
  • Follow-up appointment: £250

insurers
  • Cigna
  • Four Points Assistance
  • The Exeter
  • Vitality Health
  • CS Healthcare
  • Legal & General
  • Saga Insurance
  • Simply Health
  • Aviva Health
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Groupama
  • health-on-line
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • April
  • Healix
  • General Medical
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Norwich Union

Location

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Western Eye Hospital

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153-173 Marylebone Road, London, United Kingdom, NW1 5QH
153-173 Marylebone Road, London, United Kingdom, NW1 5QH
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17:30 - 19:00
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13:30 - 16:00
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119 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7JL
119 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7JL
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

7 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been working in the medical industry for 10 years as an interpreter and medical referral expert, Miss Zakir is definitely a Dr that I have referred many patients to and always had positive feedback from patients. Miss Zakir operated on my mother also. I definitely trust and highly recommend her :)

09 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Rahila is a wonderful person who put me at ease & explained every step of the procedure before starting. Very competent with best manners; will recommend her anytime.

04 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataracts
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very reassuring and professional

22 Aug 2019verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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I can't thank you enough! I'm so grateful for your skill and expertise. My vision from my left eye is now exceptional and exceeded all my expectations. I am so thankful!

26 Jun 2017verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A brief note of thanks to you and your team for your excellent care and treatment.

23 Jun 2017verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Words can't convey how grateful I am to you for restoring my vision. Thank you so much for your excellent care and kindness!

23 Jun 2017verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I want to say how much I appreciate you seeing me last Thursday. Your kind attentiveness and good advice certainly helped me to accept the situation, and to be determined to "get on with things"!

21 Jun 2017verified patient
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Cataract Surgery (1)
Cataracts (1)
Diabetic Retinopathy (1)
Intravitreal Injection (1)

1 endorsement

Miss Rahila Zakir is a consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for her patients and takes great pride in her work. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

01 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Intravitreal Injection
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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What are Dr Rahila Zakir's reviews like?

Dr Rahila Zakir's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 7 reviews

What languages does Dr Rahila Zakir speak?

Dr Rahila Zakir speaks English, Hindi and Urdu

Where is Dr Rahila Zakir located?

Dr Rahila Zakir primarily practices at Western Eye Hospital, located at 153-173 Marylebone Road, London, United Kingdom, NW1 5QH
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What are Dr Rahila Zakir working hours?

Dr Rahila Zakir is working Wednesday (13:00 - 17:00), Thursday (17:30 - 19:00), Friday (13:30 - 16:00)

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