Mr Oliver Bowes MA MBBS FRCOphth CertLRS was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Reviews
I recently underwent cataract eye surgery with Dr. Oliver bowes and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, my experience was exceptional. The doctor and their staff were incredibly professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. They took the time to explain the procedure in detail, answered all my questions, and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process.
The surgery itself went smoothly, and my recovery was quick and uneventful. My vision has improved dramatically, and I am thrilled with the results. I am grateful to Dr. Oliver Bowes and their team for their outstanding work and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering eye surgery. They truly exceeded my expectations, and I am so thankful for their expertise and care.
Mr Bowes is a very kind and considerate doctor. He took good care of my mum when she needed her cataracts done and also liaised with his colleague as to the timing of my mums eyelid surgery too. My mum had great confidence in Mr Bowes and felt well looked after throughout the whole process from initial consultation through to surgery and final discharge appointment. I highly recommend Mr Bowes.
He is a caring doctor;b) he showed empathy from the beginning of my journey in his care.he did not treat me as a specimen he treated me as a person.I have never met him before,however at the first meeting he showed great care ,compassion ,he used the word "We;" he shared my fear and concern he gave me hope; l did not feel alone .l am grateful for all the care he and his team provided.
I have just had two cataract operations with Mr Bowes his level of knowledge and expertise is first class and his calm caring professional manner puts you at ease and he explains everything so very well his after care is also excellent no only checks on you in your room after the procedure by phones his patients thee day after to check all is well !! Mr Bowes is happy to answer any questions you have doesn’t rush you in to decisions . I highly recommend him from his advice I now have no eye pressure or pain and headaches to top it all he has also made me glasses free with the procedure a bonus I wasn’t expecting . His inclusive packages are very well priced and his is overall a wonderful friendly professional man . Thank you Mr Bowes for everything !
Mr. Bowes was extremely professional in all aspects from my first consultation to my discharge following cataract surgery. He was friendly, helpful, understanding and put me at ease prior to surgery.
He telephoned me the next day to see how I was progressing and said I could call him direct if I had any concerns.
I would recommend Mr. Bowes without hesitation.
Specialises in
- Ophthalmology
Profile
Mr Oliver Bowes is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon seeing NHS patients at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and private patients at the Spire Hartswood Hospital, Spire London East Hospital and Nuffield Health Holly Private Hospital. In his NHS Trust, Mr Bowes provides a general ophthalmology service as well as specialty services in corneal disease. He is the former clinical lead for cataract surgery and clinical governance lead for Ophthalmology at the Trust and is a current clinical supervisor and surgical trainer for the North London deanery.
Mr Bowes sees patients with all types of ophthalmic conditions and has a particular interest in cataract and corneal surgery. He has extensive expertise in refractive cataract surgery aiming to significantly reduce a patient's dependence on spectacles following surgery. Having completed two corneal fellowships at Cambridge University Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital, he also has expertise in all forms of modern corneal transplantation, corneal collagen cross-linking and laser capsulotomy.
Mr Bowes obtained his medical degree with distinction from University College London Medical School in 2009 and has won numerous academic prizes and a commendation for the prestigious Duke Elder Prize for Ophthalmology. He completed his residency training in Cambridge, during which he became the Chair of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' Trainee Group and undertook the Cambridge University Chief Residents Programme. He was awarded his Fellowship in Ophthalmology by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2016.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Bowes is actively engaged in research and teaching and has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals. He also frequently lectures in both the UK and internationally and has run several wetlab surgical training courses for trainee surgeons. He holds professional memberships with the European and UK and Ireland Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS, UKISCRS).