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Mr Robert Petrarca MD (Res) FRCOphth
2020-09-18
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18th September 2020
May I strongly commend Mr Petrarca for the high level of his professional medical skill and experience, his kind and thoughtful patient care and the confident case management approach which he demonstrated during two successful cataract procedures this year.
Mr Robert Petrarca MD (Res) FRCOphth
2020-07-25
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25th July 2020
I have been treated by Mr Petrarca for cataracts in both eyes. Nine months previously my wife followed the same path. Throughout we were treated with enormous courtesy by the whole team. At the pre and post op consultations we were not rushed and every question was answered to our satisfaction, often this involved a simple sketch to help explain. Mr Petrarca’s friendly but professional approach gave us both supreme confidence.
All our procedures went well and our faltering vision has now been restored to youthful clarity. When finally discharged we were left with the feeling that Mr Petrarca was as pleased as us at the positive outcome.
Mr Robert Petrarca MD (Res) FRCOphth
2020-04-02
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2nd April 2020
I have had two cataract surgery and both have been done with extreme care and excellent improved vision.
The after care was also excellent.
All those at the hospital were extremely helpful and professional.
D.S. Grant
Mr Robert Petrarca MD (Res) FRCOphth
2020-03-21
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21st March 2020
It is with the utmost respect that I write this review for Mr. Robert Petrarca.
I had the privilege of being his patient on two occasions, namely for cataracts, and I cannot thank Mr. Petrarca and his team enough. I was made to feel completely relaxed and was kept informed on each step of the procedure. I suffer very badly from claustrophobia and great care was taken to make me feel comfortable.
I found Mr. Petrarca's manner to be compassionate, courteous and caring and would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody.
Mr Robert Petrarca MD (Res) FRCOphth
2020-03-01
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1st March 2020
I am writing this review on behalf of my 85 year old mother who has resisted the urge to join the computer age. She has insisted that I make it very clear to anyone reading this review that she has been over whelmed by treatment she has received from Mr. Petrarca.
Importantly the outcome was perfect but nearly as important has been the manner she was treated. Everything was explained in an understandable way, appointments were precisely on time and Mr Petrarca has a wonderful bedside manner so to speak.
Naturally medical procedures are not enjoyable by nature however this experience was made as pleasant as possible. Thank you. Cynthia Powell-Richards.
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Profile
Mr Robert Petrarca MD (Res) FRCOphth MBBS MCOptom BSc (Hons) is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a NHS post at Epsom and St.Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. He specialises in cataract and glaucoma surgery.
Mr Petrarca attended Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’ Medical School, London where he graduated with the national Royal College of Ophthalmologists Duke Elder ophthalmology prize, along with two distinctions and six merit awards. In addition, he was awarded a funded scholarship for a clinical elective at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA.
His subsequent ophthalmology training was within the London deanery and included King’s College Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS trusts and became a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. During this time he also completed his MD (Res) research degree at King’s College London into new treatments in ophthalmology.
Prior to his medical training, Mr Petrarca graduated from City University, London with his science degree in optometry and vision science. He worked in primary eye healthcare as an optometrist and became a member of the College of Optometrists.
Mr Petrarca has an active interest in new treatments in ophthalmology and has worked with various biotech and pharmaceutical companies during his research. He has published multiple peer reviewed papers in high ranking international ophthalmology journals, text book chapters and completed several clinical research trials. He has presented at national and international conferences and is regularly invited to give lectures across the UK to various healthcare professionals.
Mr Petrarca supervises and trains various healthcare professionals within a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses and optometrists. He is also an advocate of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGs) to reduce sight loss and the burden of glaucoma treatments.
Subspecialty interests include: Cataract, cataract surgery and post cataract laser. Glaucoma therapies including, medications, laser, surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Research and clinical trials.