Mr Colm McAlinden was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2025 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Colm McAlinden
2025-06-19
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19th June 2025
Mr ColmMcAlinden is such a skilled eye surgeon full
of care and passion which reflects in his amazing work and personality , from the thorough consultation to the surgery involved having both eyes done on the same day was a comfortable reassuring and painless procedure , this is only day three after surgery and i have excellent vision in both eyes , I am really delighted , thank you very much .
Mr Colm McAlinden
2025-06-19
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19th June 2025
Mr McAlinden has an excellent manner when speaking to you & made me feel at ease from the first consultation. He understood my concerns and listened to what I had to say. When attending for both procedures he maintained a friendly approach & made me feel comfortable & confident. After the procedures he kept in touch assuring me I could contact him if I had any worries. I would certainly recommend him & if in the future I need any further issues I would definitely revisit Mr McAlinden
Mr Colm McAlinden
2025-06-14
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14th June 2025
I have had cataract surgery on both eyes at the POW hospital and on both occasions the care I received was excellent,Mr McAlinden and all the staff were wonderful.
Mr Colm McAlinden
2025-06-13
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13th June 2025
Since a child I have had a great phobia of eyes, so when it came to having cataracts operated on I was absolutely terrified. However I knew if I wanted to continue to lead a normal independent lifestyle, reading, driving etc I had to go through the procedure. Mr Macalinden made me feel at ease straight away and the process was painless and straightforward.
Mr Colm McAlinden
2025-06-13
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13th June 2025
It was nice to see that smile on my mothers face the next morning when she could see everything again, mum said she would recommend the Doctor and the hospital.
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Mr Colm McAlinden MD, PhD, MB BCh, BSc (Hons), MSc (CRS), PG Cert (Med Ed), FEBO, FRCOphth, Cert LRS, FWCRS
Mr McAlinden is an NHS Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a special interest in Cataract and Cornea. He offers Cataract Surgery at Sancta Maria Hospital.
Mr McAlinden is dedicated to delivering the best possible care and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in eye surgery. Patients appreciate his warm and friendly approach, and he is known for making them feel comfortable and at ease. He takes the time to listen to your concerns, understands your needs, and personalises his surgical approach to ensure the best possible outcome for you. With Mr McAlinden, you can feel confident that you’re in caring and capable hands. For patient reviews, please see:
https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/mr-colm-mcalinden
Background training:
Mr McAlinden has worked hard training over many years at some of the leading ophthalmology institutions around the world. He attended medical school and completed his Ophthalmology training in Wales, achieving Fellowship status with both the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, and the European Board of Ophthalmology. Mr McAlinden completed his specialist training in Cornea at the world-renowned Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead. He was also awarded the specialist certificate in laser and refractive surgery from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and is a Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences. Additionally, he earned a PGCert in Medical Education from the University of Cambridge. He has also spent time at the Harvard affiliated Massachusetts Eye and Ear hospital in Boston, USA and previously worked at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Research:
Mr McAlinden also has a strong research background with three research degrees – Masters, PhD and MD, as well as a post-doctoral research fellowship from Flinders University in Australia. He strongly believes that his role as an academic researcher enhances his skills as a doctor by fostering critical thinking, improving problem-solving abilities, contributing to medical and surgical advancements, and keeping him up-to-date with the latest knowledge and technology.
Mr McAlinden has an H-index of 67 with over 190 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has authored a number of book chapters and is frequently invited to lecture and teach at national and international conferences. He holds the position of Visiting Professor at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai and Wenzhou Medical University in Wenzhou, China.
Other roles:
Mr McAlinden is the current treasurer of the British Society for Refractive Surgery (BSRS) and serves as a PROM advisor to the National UK Audit for Cataract Surgery with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He supervises and trains junior doctors in the NHS. Additionally, he oversees PhD students, with two currently at Cardiff University working under his supervision on the optimisation of corneal cross-linking therapy for the management of keratoconus and patient-reported outcomes. Mr McAlinden also serves on the editorial board for seven peer-reviewed journals.
Degrees/certificates/qualifications:
Fellow, World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences (FWCRS)
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PG Cert (Med Ed)), University of Cambridge
Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
MD, College of Medicine, Swansea University
MB BCh, College of Medicine, Swansea University
PhD, University of Ulster
MSc, University of Ulster
Postgraduate certificate in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, University of Ulster
BSc (Hons) Optometry, 1st Class honours, Cardiff University
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