Raj Das-Bhaumik

Consultant telephone: 

020 7566 2577

Area(s) of specialism / subspecialism: 

  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Dry eye
  • Floaters
  • Oculoplastics
  • Watering eye
  • All general ophthalmic and eyelid conditions, including blepharitis, emergency ophthalmology and trauma
  • Cosmetic surgery for eyelids and face, including eyelid lift and scarless removal of eyelid bags (transconjunctival blepharoplasty) and corrective cosmetic surgery
  • Droopy eyelids (ptosis) correction
  • Facial aesthetic surgery and advanced midface lift techniques (including Endotine) and brow lift
  • Advanced non-surgical facial rejuvenation including Botox and facial fillers
  • Removal of eyelid lumps and bumps
  • Eyelid tumour surgery and reconstruction (trained in micrographic surgery)
  • Treatment of facial and eyelid twitching and facial palsy
  • Lacrimal disorders (dry and watery eyes) including DCR surgery

Year of first medical qualification: 

1999

Location of initial medical training: 

University of London

Date joined Moorfields: 

01 August 2010

Membership of professional /national/regional bodies: 

  • Fellowships in oculoplastics - Moorfields Eye Hospital and advanced sub-specialty training in oculoplastics (London)
  • Fellowship in oculoplastics with experience in craniofacial plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery and cosmetic surgery - The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and The Cromwell Hospital

Current NHS/university posts, whether full/part time, and starting year: 

  • Consultant surgeon to Moorfields Eye Hospital, full time (2010)

Other professional achievements: 

  • Training director of the emergency service
  • Faculty of the Moorfields Academy
  • Medical devices lead for the adnexal service
  • Extensively lectured nationally and internationally on ophthalmology, cosmetic surgery and ophthalmic, plastic and reconstructive surgery

Research interests: 

  • Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
  • Stem cells in facial and periocular reconstruction

Languages spoken: 

  • English
  • French

Any other personal interests/background information that may be relevant: 

  • Involvement in the charity “Facing the World”, operated and taught surgical techniques in Vietnam.