Private Cataract Surgeon & Macular Degeneration Specialist
Mr Saruban Pasu is an award winning five star rated Cataract Surgeon & Retina Specialist based in London & East Sussex
Clinic Locations
Following a personal recommendation from the Surgeon Oculist to HM The Queen, Mr Pasu is able to see and treat his private patients at King Edward VII's Hospital, Marylebone and The London Clinic on Harley Street.
He also treats patients at East Sussex Healthcare Trust and The Spire Sussex Hospital.
About Mr Pasu
Mr Saruban Pasu BSc (Hons) MBBS MD(Res) FRCOphth is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (Eastbourne & Bexhill) and The Spire Sussex hospital.
His London based private practice operates through King Edward VII's Hospital, Marylebone, where he is the lead ophthalmologist for the Macular treatment service. King Edward VII’s Hospital has a long-held tradition of being ‘by invitation only’, hand-picking the consultants who are granted practising privileges to treat their patients. He also has privileges at The London Clinic where he can perform Cataract surgery, YAG and Retinal laser and also see patients with retinal problems like age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Mr Pasu is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Royal Society of Medicine. He is also a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers.
Education
Mr Pasu completed his schooling at the prestigious Perse School, Cambridge and graduated from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine in London. His extensive and comprehensive ophthalmology training was in London, namely at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Imperial College. Mr Pasu was selected to complete his subspecialty training in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital. During this time he developed a keen interest in complex cataract surgery and took an active and passionate role in teaching junior eye surgeons.
He spent two years of his training fully dedicated to research at Moorfields Eye Hospital London and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, which lead to the award of a postgraduate doctorate degree MD(Res). His research has made it possible for patients to make a more informed decision regarding macular hole surgery and is applicable on an international scale.
Ophthalmic treatments
His areas of expertise include Cataract Surgery with intraocular lens insertion. Privately he is able to use Premium intraocular lenses to reduce the need for reading and distance glasses following the surgery.
Other interests include managing disorders of the Retina including vein occlusions, diabetes and age related macular degeneration. He is able to perform Retinal and YAG laser, as well as Intravitreal injections. He has a strong academic interest and has presented his work at international meetings.
Awards and Positions
- Clinical Excellence Award for services to his local NHS trust.
- "Fight for Sight "Small Grant award for his research.
- Award recipient at the Sixth NIHR Infrastructure Doctoral Research Training Camp.
- Letter of commendation from Imperial College London for his teaching contributions.
Mr Pasu is an approved provider of CET points for opticians and optometrists and genuinely enjoys the teaching sessions, always with fantastic feedback.
He is the Medical Advisory Committee Ophthalmology representative at The Spire Sussex Hospital, responsible for ensuring the team continue to provide the highest quality service.
He currently supports the England Rugby Team Doctors with specialist ophthalmology input and care when necessary.
Mr Pasu is the Clinical Lead for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme for East Sussex, and has overall clinical responsibility and accountability for the entire programme. He has regular meetings with NHS England representatives to ensure all diabetics receive the highest level of eye care.
As well as continuing to publish in reputable medical journals, Mr Pasu is a keen and respected educator. He is a Senior Lecturer for King's College London, and enjoys being a surgical trainer for junior doctors. He is also an interviewer for GKT School of Medicine.
He is the Royal Collage of Ophthalmologists Regional Educational Lead for GP training and is committed to his role as an educator.
Prior to moving to south coast with his wife and two young children, he was a Consultant Ophthalmologist for Imperial College in London, specialising in Cataract surgery and disorders of the Retina.
Mr Pasu has been described as a compassionate, forward thinking and safe surgeon who prides himself on the high quality of his work.
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