Mr Andrew Tatham

Qualifications

MBChB, FRCOphth, FRCS(Ed), FEBO

GMC number: 6054449

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Consultation times

  • Tuesday and Wednesday
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About

Andrew is an award-winning cataract and glaucoma surgeon based in Edinburgh. He is a consultant at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and NHS Scotland National Lead for Eye Research. He is President of the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) and Visiting Professor at University of Lausanne, Switzerland.  He was trained at two of the world's leading eye hospitals - Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Shiley Eye Institute, University of California, San Diego, USA. He has over 20 years' experience as an eye surgeon. 

Andrew was awarded the highest score in Europe in his board examination and is one of a select group of surgeons to be awarded a Fellowship in Cataract and Refractive Surgery qualification from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also one of the few ophthalmologists in Scotland to hold a Laser Refractive Surgery qualification from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. 

Andrew performs over 400 cataract operations per year and is one of the most experienced glaucoma surgeons in Scotland. He was the first in Scotland to perform modern glaucoma procedures including the Paul tube, PRESERFLO, Hydrus, OMNI, iTrack Advance, Elios and MINIJect. His wide range of experience enables him to tailor treatments to individual needs. 

Andrew lives in Edinburgh with his wife and 3 daughters. In his spare time he volunteers as a qualified assessor for the British Paralympic Association.

Special interests

  • Cataract surgery (e.g. monofocal, multifocal, EDOF and toric lenses)
  • Glaucoma surgery (e.g.Trabeculectomy, Preserflo, Glaucoma drainage devices, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery)
  • Glaucoma lasers (e.g. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Andrew Tatham at Nuffield Health

  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
  • YAG Capsulotomy
  • Cataract Surgery

Locations Mr Andrew Tatham works with

Related experience

Memberships

  • Fellow of Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
  • Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmologists
  • American Glaucoma Society

Insurers Mr Andrew Tatham works with

Mr Andrew Tatham works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • AIG Direct
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Cigna
  • Exeter Family Friendly
  • General & Medical
  • Health-on-Line
  • Simplyhealth
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA
  • Healix

Declaration

Mr Andrew Tatham does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Andrew Tatham does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Andrew Tatham does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.