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Dr Thomas Kwok

Dr Thomas Kwok

Ophthalmologist

Cranbrook, TN17 4AX

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18 years of experience

Verified profile

18 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.62

120 patient reviews
4.80
Overall Experience
4.46
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.60
Explanation

133 recommendations for:

Cataract Surgery(112)
Cataracts(16)
Refractive Cataract Surgery(1)
Other(4)

Recent patient review

03 Apr 2024

Mr Twok hardly looked straight at me.He also dismissed my request for monovision.I have had this...

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About

Mr Thomas Kwok is a Consultant Opthalmologist based in Kent, UK. He completed his undergraduate studies in Medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 2005. He then undertook his speciality training in ophthalmology in the Wales deanery, followed by a medical retina fellowship at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He has worked in numerous hospitals across the country, during which time he has gained a huge amount of experience and expertise.

Mr Kwok has a specialist interest in diabetic retinopathy, vascular pathologies of the retina, and age-related degeneration of the eye. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London, and remains active in medical education by being a designated Clinical and Educational Supervisor to junior doctors. He now lives in Canterbury and is married with two daughters, speaks fluent English and Chinese, and enjoys playing table tennis in his spare time.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Cataract surgery
  • Intravitreal injections
  • Laser treatment

  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Retinal vascular occlusions
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Uveitis


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Cataract Surgery (84%)
  • Cataracts (12%)
  • Refractive Cataract Surgery (<1%)
  • Complex Cataract Surgery (<1%)
  • Glaucoma (<1%)
  • Others (2%)

Subspecialties
  • Retina

All conditions and treatments
  • Cataracts
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Uveitis (Inflammatory Eye Disease)
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Intravitreal Injection
  • Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Retinal Laser Surgery
  • YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6120516


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • MBChB University of Edinburgh 2005
  • FRCOphth The Royal College of Ophthalmologists

languages spoken
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £220
  • Follow-up appointment: £110

Location

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Benenden Hospital

4.87
(4512)
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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4.82
(187)
Nackington Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT4 7AR
Nackington Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT4 7AR
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4.88
(163)
Ramsgate Road, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4BG
Ramsgate Road, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4BG
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4.94
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Spencer Private Hospitals Consulting Suite, Arunde, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ
Spencer Private Hospitals Consulting Suite, Arunde, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ
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Reviews

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Cataract Surgery (112)
Cataracts (16)
Complex Cataract Surgery (1)
Dry Eyes (1)
Glaucoma (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

120 reviews

3

3.00
Overall Experience
3.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
3.00
Explanation

Mr Twok hardly looked straight at me.He also dismissed my request for monovision.I have had this since birth.This upset me but I was able to request a different surgeon who dealt with this. He was otherwise very professional

03 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataracts

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professional and pleasant

27 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

3.5

4.00
Overall Experience
3.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Brisk, efficient but distant. No personal touch. Nursing staff attentive and helpful.

20 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Kwok was very pleasant, explained the procedure

20 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

4

5.00
Overall Experience
3.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Confident and pragmatic but not very approachable.

19 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was very efficient and pit my mi d at ease throughput the op.

19 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional,

18 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good

14 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

3.5

4.00
Overall Experience
3.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Very efficient and quick. Not very chatty but gave all the necessary information

13 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Thomas Kwik is a very professional but down to earth type person that explains his procedures which put me at ease And my eye operation went exactly how he explained it A very skilled man 👍

11 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
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What are Dr Thomas Kwok's reviews like?

Dr Thomas Kwok's overall patient rating is 4.62 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 120 reviews

What languages does Dr Thomas Kwok speak?

Dr Thomas Kwok speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Where is Dr Thomas Kwok located?

Dr Thomas Kwok primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddards Green Road Benenden, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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