Mr Jaheed Khan

Written by a member of staff at Hinchingbrooke Hospital

I am a registrar who has worked with and been taught by Mr Kahn. I like his calm unflappable approach to surgery and the gentle way with which he approaches his patients.

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Written by a patient at Moorfields Eye Hospital

Extremely professional. Thorough and considered and clearly very knowledgeable. Explained what he was doing and looking out for and made clear the results. Would highly recommend.

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Written by a patient at Moorfields Eye Hospital

The treatment I received from Mr. Khan and his team was caring and kind and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

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Written by a patient at Bedford Hospital

I was seen by Mr. Khan on 23rd December and although he had to tell me I had some diabetic retinopathy, which was a total shock, he was very reassuring and arranged for me to go onto the cataract waiting list and requested an appointment for the Acute Clinic for approximately 10 weeks. The negative aspect is the appointment booking system at Bedford. When I went to Reception I asked when the operation would be and luckily there was a member of the Waiting List Staff there and they checked my notes and said the operation would be done within 18 weeks of referral to the eye clinic, i.e.in February. I was pleased as this meant it would be done before the Acute appointment when the whole of my eye could be seen without a cataract in the way obscuring the back of my eye. As I hadn't heard anything, I contacted Moorfields at Bedford Hospital only to be told that the system appears to have been changed and the operation will not be done until 18 weeks from the date of the eye clinic appointment. i.e. approximately 2 months after the Acute Clinic appointment was due. Obviously I am very worried about what this increased time delay may cause to the diabetic changes in my eye, and although I have explained this to the Appointments Staff it has been to no avail. This is no reflection on Mr. Khan, who was caring and professional but it has shaken my confidence in Moorfields Hospital in Bedford. My constructive suggestion would be to sort out the referral times.

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Written by a patient at Bedford Hospital

I cannot recommend Mr Khan too highly, I was first referred to him after a routine retinal screening showed some abnormalities, in late 2013. During my first appointment, he explained that I would need laser surgery - as a result of diabetes difficulties. As you'll appreciate, this wasn't the easiest the easiest message to receive - but it was delivered professionally and appropriately, he never sugar coats the situation, which ultimately is appreciated by patients. Mr Khan stayed when most were leaving the clinic - on New Year's Eve, to ensure that I was treated as rapidly as possible - removing my risk and answering the myriad of questions that I had, he treated me again around a week later then in early February. I find his style to be very direct, but supportive - he knows when to push me, to ensure that I receive appropriate treatment (even when I really don't necessarily want to go through it!) but is also extremely sensitive and listens to any queries and answers questions fully. He is also very reassuring, happy to show me the details of scans - and share with me the progress that my eyes are making, even though this must take longer than just telling the patient to get on with it! Despite having some very serious eye procedures - I have had an excellent experience with the whole team in Bedford, all of the support team are highly professional and extremely friendly in what must be a difficult environment. One particular experience that I feel should be mentioned, was when a much older lady (possibly over ninety) who was very nervous and was having a sight test - one of the nurses in Bedford sat with her to reassure her, speaking very slowly, quietly but clearly and explained everything that would happen. This obviously took a lot of time, but I believe made a massive difference to the individual - and would have been without any form of recognition. The only slight negative that I can mention is the appointment booking process, in Bedford - clearly Bedford are oversubscribed, resulting in extended appointment times. This is certainly no reflection on Mr Khan - and I am delighted to say that it has never impacted my care. On one occasion, I had an appointment date proposed that was 10 weeks after an initial appointment, when I should have been followed up after 4-6 weeks, however this was quickly remedied with a few phone calls / emails. Mr Khan is also well connected - knowing of recent developments in the field, which reassures me that I am receiving the best possible care. Overall, I have full trust in Mr Khan and have no hesitation in wholly recommending him as an expert in his field.

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