Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin
Qualifications
MBChB (Hons), FRCOphth, MRCSEd(Ophth) , MSc(Ophth) , PhD/MD(Ophth) , CertLRS
GMC number: 7674325
Practising since: 2014
Specialties
Ophthalmic Surgery
Consultation times
- Tuesday mornings
- Mr Alaaeldin can see patients age 18+
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About
Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon with particular expertise in cataract surgery, toric intraocular lenses, and corneal transplant surgeries, including modern lamellar and endothelial keratoplasty.
Mr Alaaeldin graduated top of his class from the Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt. He then secured a place in the competitive ophthalmology residency programme at Alexandria Main University Hospital. Following his residency, he pursued three years of focused subspecialty training in cornea, refractive and external eye diseases at Alexandria Main University Hospital, Southend University Hospital and King’s College Hospital in London.
Since being appointed as an NHS consultant in 2021, Mr Alaaeldin led the cornea service at Northampton and made significant contributions to the cornea unit at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals. In February 2025, he joined Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. With over a decade of experience in ophthalmology, Mr Alaaeldin is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient care.
Mr. Alaaeldin completed a master’s degree and a PhD in ophthalmology, with research interests focusing on toric intraocular lenses and Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) for keratoconus.
Mr Alaaeldin is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSed) and holds the prestigious Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS).
In addition to his
clinical work, Mr Alaaeldin is passionate about teaching and research. He helps
train the next generation of eye specialists as an examiner for the Royal
College of Ophthalmologists and as a lecturer at Alexandria School of Medicine.
He is a regular speaker at regional and international conferences and has
authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.
Special interests
- Cataract surgery including complex cataracts
- Toric intraocular lenses
- Refractive surgery
- Corneal diseases
- Dry eye and ocular surface diseases
- External eye disease
- Corneal transplant surgery
Languages spoken
English, Arabic
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin at Nuffield Health
- Eyelid cyst removal
- Refractive lens exchange
- Refractive eye surgery
- YAG laser capsulotomy
- Cataract Surgery
Locations Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin works with
Related experience
Research
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LL_IM-MAAAAJ&hl=en
Memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- European Society of Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Specialist
- Bowman club
Other posts held
- Consultant Ophthalmologist Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Insurers Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin works with
Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Mohamed Seif Alaaeldin does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.