Mr Vaughan Tanner has over 20 years experience as a Senior Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon to The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading and King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor. He created and led the Berkshire wide Vitreo-Retinal surgical service, established a sub-specialist age related macular degeneration service, provides a micro incision cataract service and heads a general ophthalmic team providing care for acute and routine eye conditions. His subspecialist interests and recent advances include the introduction of sub-2mm micro-incision cataract extraction with multifocal and toric lens implants designed to significantly reduce spectacle dependence following cataract surgery. He has also developed sutureless small incision vitrectomy techniques for the repair of retinal detachment, macular hole and other vitreoretinal diseases. Mr Tanner's extensive surgical experience includes the performance or supervision of over 15,000 major intraocular cataract and retinal procedures.
Mr Tanner has led on the introduction of many new retinal treatments including anti-veg intravitreal injections )Lucentis, Eylea and Faricimab) These innovations have significantly improved vision for many patients suffering from age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and other retinal problems.
In the private sector he has developed a comprehensive service aiming to provide the highest level of personal care using the latest surgical techniques available. His main practice covers Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and London with many national and international referrals. Private consultations and treatments are available at the following hospitals
Princess Margaret Hospital,Windsor
Dunedin Hospital, Reading
Circle Hospital, Reading
Berkshire Health Ltd, Reading
Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading
His undergraduate study was at St George's Hospital Medical School, London where he was awarded Medical Research Council funding in addition to his medical degree. Completion of higher surgical training at the Oxford Eye Hospital led to award of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He then completed three years of advanced, sub-specialist Fellowships at both Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and St Thomas' Hospital, London. During this period he gained expertise in the surgical and medical management of all retinal disorders including macular surgery. He has co-authored "Diseases of the Ocular Fundus" which was awarded first prize as "Best Authored Post Graduate Textbook" by the Royal Society of Medicine and the Royal Society of Authors. He has previously hosted both the Southern and National Annual Meetings of the British and Eire Association of Vitreo-Retinal Surgeons. He is an invited scientific reviewer for several international journals.
He is a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for The Oxford Deanery School of Ophthalmology responsible for post-graduate training and also leads a Fellowship training programme in advanced vitreo-retinal surgical techniques for surgeons becoming Consultants in this sub-specialty. He has previously been appointed both Lead Clinician and Clinical Governance Lead, Ophthalmology Department, Royal Berkshire Hospital, has been awarded three NHS clinical excellence awards and is a member of the Medical Advisory Committee, Princess Margaret Hospital, Windsor.
Higher Qualifications
BSc Hons Medical Sciences with Biochemistry
MB BS (Lond.) University of London
ECFMG (USA) Certification
FRCOphth. Fellowship of Royal College of Ophthalmologists
CCST Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training
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21 reviews
5
Very professional and reassuring would certainly recommend to my friends
4.5
Efficient and explained the process and options in a language I could understand. He gave me the confidence to go through the operations without undue stress.
5
A very pleasant experience from start to finish. Wonderful bedside manner and I simply cannot recommend Mr Tanner highly enough. My cataract operation was quick, painless and I was able to see clearly immediately afterwards. Totally life changing for me.
5
I was extremely pleased with the treatment I received and would recommend Mr Tanner.
4.5
My eyesight has improved considerably and I never experienced any discomfort during the operation and afterwards. I did have to take any painkillers. I had a follow-up appointment a week after the operation and signed off six weeks after. Over all it it was a very positive experience.
5
I felt completely confident that I was getting the best possible treatment from Mr Tanner and his team.
5
A very calm and reassuring experience.. I was very nervous but Mr Tanner was everything I hoped he would be. Thankyou.
5
I found Mr Tanner's explanations clear, concise and informative. This I found very reassuring and gave me the confidence to go ahead with my treatment. The treatment itself was very successful, and life changing. Throughout Mr Tanner and his team made me feel I was in very competent hands. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
4.5
The service I received from Mr. Tanner has been excellent. I felt as if I have known him all my life. I had a wonderful and warm experience from start to finish.
5
I am extremely happy with the outcome of my surgery. Mr Tanner was easy to talk to and I felt very comfortable asking any questions that I had.
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2 endorsements
Vaughan is an excellent colleague, I'd recommend him highly
Mr Simon Cudlip
Vaughan Tanner is an exceptional eye surgeon. His professionalism, bed side manner, attention to detail and skill are second to none. He has operated on both of my parents (who think he is amazing) and I recommend him to all.
Mr Philip Charlesworth
What are Mr Vaughan Tanner's reviews like?
Mr Vaughan Tanner's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 21 reviews
What languages does Mr Vaughan Tanner speak?
Mr Vaughan Tanner speaks English
Where is Mr Vaughan Tanner located?
Mr Vaughan Tanner primarily practices at Circle Reading Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at 100 Drake Way, Reading, United Kingdom, RG2 0NE
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What are Mr Vaughan Tanner working hours?
Mr Vaughan Tanner is working Monday (08:30 - 17:00, 08:30 - 17:00, 08:30 - 17:00), Tuesday (08:30 - 17:00), Wednesday (08:30 - 16:00), Thursday (08:30 - 17:00, 14:00 - 17:00, 13:00 - 17:00, 14:00 - 17:00), Friday (08:30 - 17:00)
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