Mr Sambath Tiroumal
Qualifications
MBBS, MS (Ophth), DNB (Ophth), MNAMS, FRCS (Ophth), MRCOphth
GMC number: 6080645
Practising since: 1998
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Surgery
Consultation times
- Fridays 09:00 - 12.30
About
Mr Sambath Tiroumal is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologic surgeon based in Hampshire, specialising in cataract surgery and medical retina diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusions.
Mr Tiroumal has performed over 8,000 cataract surgeries. He is the lead for Medical Retina and intravitreal injection service at Royal Hampshire County hospital, Winchester. He also has extensive experience in general ophthalmology including management of dry eyes, YAG laser capsulotomy, lid lump removal, glaucoma, and correction of lid disorders like ectropion, entropion and blepharoplasty.
As well as doing private practice at Nuffield Health Wessex, he works as a substantive consultant Ophthalmologist for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (at Royal Hampshire County Hospital and Andover War Memorial Hospital). He is the Royal College Tutor for Ophthalmology department in the Trust and therefore keenly involved in specialist training related activities. He is also an examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Mr Tiroumal has over 28 years of experience in ophthalmology. He became a consultant in the NHS in 2014. He is committed to delivering patient-centred care with a compassionate approach.
Special interests
- Cataract surgery
- Retinal/macular diseases
- Intravitreal injections
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic eye disease
- Retinal vein occlusions with macular oedema
- Retinal laser treatment
- YAG laser capsulotomy.
Other interests
- General ophthalmology
- Glaucoma
- Dry eyes
- Blepharoplasty
- Ectropion and entropion repair
- Lid cyst removal.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Sambath Tiroumal at Nuffield Health
- Entropion and ectropion repair
- Visual field testing
- Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Intravitreal injections
- YAG laser capsulotomy
- Vitreo-retinal surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Reshaping)
Locations Mr Sambath Tiroumal works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- British Medical Association
- Member of Oxford Ophthalmological Congress
Other posts held
- Consultant Ophthalmologist Royal Hampshire County Hospital
- Consultant Ophthalmologist Andover War Memorial Hospital
- Medical Retina lead and intravitreal injection lead at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester
- Royal College Tutor for Ophthalmology, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Examiner for Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Insurers Mr Sambath Tiroumal works with
Mr Sambath Tiroumal works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- The Exeter
- Healix
- Health-on-Line
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Mr Sambath Tiroumal does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Sambath Tiroumal does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Sambath Tiroumal does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.
Ask a question about this consultant
Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you within two working days.
Give us a call on 0113 3227251
Thank you
A member of the team will respond to you soon.