Mr Jonathan Bhargava

Mr Jonathan Bhargava – Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract Surgeon & Oculoplastic Specialist in Chester

Mr Jonathan Bhargava is a leading Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon based in Chester, with specialist expertise in cataract surgery, oculoplastic procedures, and lacrimal (watery eye) surgery. He has been a Consultant at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 2008 and offers private treatment at Nuffield Health The Grosvenor Hospital, Chester.

With over 25 years of experience, Mr Bhargava is recognised for delivering safe, efficient and injection‑free cataract surgery, advanced eyelid procedures, and minimally invasive endoscopic lacrimal surgery that achieves scar‑free treatment for watery eyes.

Areas of Expertise

• Cataract surgery (including injection‑free, rapid‑recovery techniques)
• YAG capsulotomy
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid reshaping)
• Treatment of eyelid lesions & eyelid tumours
• Ptosis / droopy eyelids
• Entropion and ectropion correction
• Blepharitis & chalazion management
• Lacrimal (tear duct) surgery
• Watery eyes & blocked tear ducts
• Dry eye treatment
• General ophthalmology, including glaucoma management

National Leadership Roles

• National Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology, Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) – leading national redesign of cataract pathways
• Chair, Royal College of Ophthalmologists Cataract Workforce Guidance Committee – developing the national standard for cataract care
• Contributor to COVID‑safe cataract pathways, now used nationally

Training & Qualifications

• MBChB, University of Sheffield Medical School (1997)
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology Training – Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham (1999–2007)
• Oculoplastic Fellowship, Leicester Royal Infirmary & Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre (2007–2008)

Patient‑Centred Philosophy