Mr Ramesh Sivaraj was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Ramesh Sivaraj
2021-05-11
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11th May 2021
All of my appointments with Mr Sivaraj have been most courteous and pleasant exchanges. I heard the appointment before mine say "what a nice man". Whilst wearing a mask due to the pandemic I could sense his reassuring smile. After examination he carefully explained what was happening with my second cataract and discussed the different options available to improve my vision including both NHS and Private choices. He also listened to my concerns and my own version of vision improvements and possibilities. He made a considered recommendation. His consultations were relaxed and I didn't feel rushed into making a decision. I was told no two eye cataract operations are the same and this was true in may case. During the operation, which is not pleasant, Mr. Sivaraj and his team at Midland Eye made me comfortable. I followed all instructions given to me regarding eye drops and physical rest after the operation which is crucial to recovery. I was also given a post-operative appointment date. The follow up appointment proved that Mr. Sivaraj's recommendation was correct and I could amazingly read the smallest of print, and he also expressed how pleased he was with the successful result. I am pleased to recommend Mr. Sivaraj for his professionalism, his friendly disposition that dispensed my anxiety, and of course his judgment and expertise.
Mr Ramesh Sivaraj
2021-05-09
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9th May 2021
These two cataract operations were my first surgery in 77 years,
and Mr Sivaraj was most considerate both before and during the
procedures. I am most grateful.
Now my eyes are greatly improved.
Mr Ramesh Sivaraj
2021-05-06
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6th May 2021
Because of curvature of the spine I was unable to lie flat, but Mr Sivaraj was able to overcome this problem. I was very nervous and I found it helped when he told me briefly what he was doing during the operations. I had treatment for astigmatism and he warned me that my vision wouldn’t be as good as I might hope for. But in fact it is good, and as I have worn glasses since I was 10, it’s nice to be able to do without them now.
Mr Ramesh Sivaraj
2021-04-27
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27th April 2021
Excellent care - and both cataracts removed in a very short time - under the care of Mr Sivarag
Mr Ramesh Sivaraj
2021-02-13
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13th February 2021
Mr. Sivaraj has supervised my treatment for a Retinal Vein Occlusion. Mr. Sivaraj has provided excellent service either personally or under his supervision by other members of his team. I cannot praise them highly enough as they are all very professionally. They all deserve a big thank you in particularly over the last year particularly during the past year with the complications of the Covid-19 epidemic. Mr. Sivaraj manages and excellent team and I am most grateful for the high quality of the treatment I have received.
Mike McDermott
Specialises in
- Ophthalmology
Profile
Main NHS base:
University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Research:
Principal & Co-investigator in NIHR trials
Clinical interests
Treatment of macular disease
Treatment of retinal vascular & diabetic disease
Training & background:
Mr Ramesh Sivaraj qualified from Madras Medical College and completed his post-graduate training in India, Birmingham and London. He has completed retinal fellowships from Sankara Nethralya in India, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
Mr Sivaraj specialises in medical retinal, macula and cataract services. He was previously Clinical Director of the Ophthalmic department and diabetic lead at Heart of England NHS Trust and is now the research lead for Ophthalmology across Solihull, Good Hope and Heartlands hospitals. He has recently been appointed to the International Medical Graduates sub-committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmology.
In August 2015, Mr. Sivaraj was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award, which is a national award from the Macula Society. He has also recently received an Innovation voucher from Aston University towards the development of “Pocket Ophthalmology” which is a mobile app- the first of it’s kind in the UK.
