Mr Oliver Bowes MA MBBS FRCOphth CertLRS was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
Reviews
With regard to Mr Oliver Bowes, I recently had cataract surgery and from the initial consultation with Mr Bowes I knew I had made the right choice, through to the surgery and aftercare,
Mr Bowes is friendly and approachable, he clearly explained all the aspects of the surgery and treatment.
I am very impressed by Mr Bowes professionalism and would not hesitate to recommend him.
Mr Oliver Bowes is an amazing doctor. He is very professional, polite and friendly. He explains things in great detail and answers any questions you have.
I was extremely satisfied with the care and attention from Mr Bowes and his team. I am very happy with the outcome of both my Cataract removals and would thoroughly recommend Mr Bowes. Thank you.
I had a cataract removed on 6thaugust at king George’s l would like to thank him very much for his skills ha has studied hard for to be able to carry out this procedure. I was very nervous but put at ease by him. I was looked after very well. I am so grateful of the quality to see more clearly. I am now waiting for my other eye to be done . Thankyou mr Oliver Bowes and his team
Pamela Saunter
I was very impressed with Mr Bowes from the first time I met him ,he made me feel very relaxed and confident on his attitude.His whole demeaner and professionalism was very reasssuring. he explained the possible problems that could occur because of damage to my eye caused by an accident I had a few years ago.Fortunately the operation went extremely well and I was more than happy with the result ,even better than I could have hoped for . I would like to thank him very much and I cannot praise him enough
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- 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).