Niaz Islam
Consultant telephone:
020 7566 2419
Area(s) of specialism / subspecialism:
Medical Retina and Cataract Surgery (age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, anti-VEGF, retinal laser treatment uveitis)
Year of first medical qualification:
1996
Location of initial medical training:
Guys and St Thomas’ Medical and Dental Schools
Further key experience:
Clinical Lead and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon 2007-2014 Queens Hospital, Romford
Date joined Moorfields:
1999-2007 and rejoined in 2014
Membership of professional /national/regional bodies:
American Academy of Ophthalmology, British Medical Association, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, England
Current NHS/university posts, whether full/part time, and starting year:
Substantive NHS Consultant since 2007
Other professional achievements:
In 2012 - nominated for national macular disease society award by patients for excellent service delivery and clinical care.
Research interests:
Published over 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored "Crash Course in Ophthalmology".
Languages spoken:
English and Bengali
Any other personal interests/background information that may be relevant:
A high volume topical anaesthesia cataract surgeon and surgical trainer with a passion for education and teaching.