Dr Jas Singh
Qualifications
Bsc Hons St And, MSc St And, MBCHB Glasg, FRCS ED, FRCOpth
GMC number: 3193002
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Consultation times
- Wednesdays and Fridays
- Overview
About
Dr Jas Singh’s basic training included posts in accident and emergency, neurology, and plastic surgery in Glasgow.
He trained at Senior House Officer level at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Hospital, followed by Registrar training at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh. He subsequently became a Senior Registrar in Edinburgh and undertook further sub-specialty training in vitreo-retinal disorders there. Additional advanced training in vitreo-retinal surgery was completed at the Lions Eye Institute in Perth, Western Australia. Dr Singh was appointed as a Consultant in NHS Lothian in January 1998.
He has over 15 years of experience in private practice. Throughout his consultant career, Dr Singh has held several key roles, including Training Programme Director and Regional Advisor. He served as the Scottish Lead for Modernising Medical Careers, Lead Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and Chairman of the Training Committee at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He was instrumental in reintroducing the FRCS Ed exam in Ophthalmology for international graduates and in establishing new international exam centres.
Dr Singh has also been a member of the Training Committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. With substantial management experience, he currently serves as the Clinical Director for Ophthalmology at NHS Lothian.
Special interests
- Cataract surgery and lens implantation
- Vitreo-retinal surgery (all forms of retinal detachment, diabetic vitreous haemorrhage and macular disorders such as macular hole and epiretinal membranes)
- Management of post-operative concerns.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Jas Singh at Nuffield Health
- YAG Capsulotomy
- Vitreo-retinal surgery
- Cataract Surgery
Locations Dr Jas Singh works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Other posts held
- Training Programme Director, Regional Advisor, Scottish lead for Modernising Medical Careers
- Lead Examiner for Royal College of Surgeons Ed
- Chairman of the Training Committee Royal College of Surgeons of Ed
- Member of The Training Committee of The Royal College Ophthalmologists
Insurers Dr Jas Singh works with
Dr Jas Singh works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Police Mutual
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Jas Singh does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Jas Singh does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Jas Singh does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.