Ophthalmologist
Rochdale, OL11 4LZ
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Mr. Bertie Surgith Fernando is a highly skilled ophthalmologist with extensive training and experience in oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery. He began his journey by graduating from Chennai Medical College, India, followed by a Diploma in Ophthalmology at Aravind Eye Hospitals in Madurai, India.
Later, Mr. Fernando served as a senior house officer at North Middlesex NHS Hospital in London and later at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. His passion for advancing his skills led him to pursue further training, including a registrar rotation at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and subsequent fellowships.
His international experience includes a one-year fellowship in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal, and Orbital Surgery in Brisbane, Australia. He then returned to Manchester to complete another year-long fellowship in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery.
Currently, Mr. Fernando serves as part of the oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery team at East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. His specialised areas of expertise include managing periocular tumours such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as correcting lid malpositions like ptosis, entropion, and ectropion.
Additionally, he is proficient in performing external and endoscopic lacrimal surgery, managing thyroid eye disease, conducting orbital decompression for protruding eyes, and addressing eyelid retraction and orbital fat prolapse. He also provides comprehensive care for patients with eye socket problems.
Beyond surgical interventions, Mr. Fernando offers non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as facial anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler injections, enhancing patients' aesthetic appearance. In addition to his specialised practice, Mr. Fernando also provides general ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery and glaucoma management.
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British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS)
No. 5194464
General Medical Council
No. 5194464
MBBS – Dr MGR Medical University - 1997
Diploma in Ophthalmology – 2000 Dr MGR Medical University
FRCSEd – 2005
FRCO - 2007
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6 reviews
5
Very professional,easy to talk to. and very helpful and informative
5
Very pleasant manner with a good sense of humour. Remembered a concern of mine and gave feedback after the procedure.
5
Full explanation given and plan made for treatment. Lovely to deal with.
5
Mr Fernando explained things to me in an understandable way, started treatment & explanations given as to ongoing care. Pleasant professional manner.
5
Easy to talk to, professional and reassuring.
5
Excellent service from start to finish. Mr Fernando instills confidence as soon as he greets you. He is professional throughout and gave a clear diagnosis and any next steps. Also a prompt copy of the letter sent to my GP afterwards.
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Mr Fernando is an excellent Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgeon and was one of my trainers many years ago.
Mr Kirti M Jasani
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Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews
What languages does Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando speak?
Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando speaks English and Tamil
Where is Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando located?
Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando primarily practices at The Highfield Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Manchester Rd, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 4LZ
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What are Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando working hours?
Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando is working Wednesday (14:00 - 19:45)
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