Professor Pouya Alaghband
Qualifications
MD(Res), PGCert, FRCOphth
GMC number: 7023468
Practising since: 2009
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Surgery
Consultation times
- Fortnightly Friday PM
- Fortnightly Thursday AM
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About
Professor Alaghband is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon and fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) with a special interest in cataract and glaucoma surgery.
His current NHS position as a consultant is at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
He offers the entire range of glaucoma surgeries, including expertise in traditional surgeries such as trabeculectomy and tube surgery, laser procedures (SLT, laser iridotomy, laser iridoplasty, capsulotomy, endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) and cyclodiode) and a spectrum of innovative modern technologies such as MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery) including iStent.
He also performs cataract surgery in combination with many of the above procedures or as a standalone procedure.
Education
After graduating in Medicine over 20 years ago, he undertook his ophthalmology training in Yorkshire, at some of the world most’s renowned institutions in London such as Guy’s and St Thomas’, and Moorfields Eye Hospitals.
In addition, he received a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from King’s College London in 2020, concentrating on the differing aqueous humour dynamics and healing processes for novel implantable glaucoma surgical devices.
Teaching
He holds the esteemed position of examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in addition to holding a glaucoma lecturer position at City University, London.
He is also a commissioned medical examiner for the British Paralympic Committee and a member of the ARVO, ESCRS, AAO, UKEGS and EGS.
Special interests
Glaucoma and cataracts.
Personal interests
Swimming, trekking, reading non-fiction books, movies, spending time with family and friends.
Languages spoken
English, Persian
Treatments and tests offered by Professor Pouya Alaghband at Nuffield Health
- Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy)
- Cataract Surgery
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Research
He is involved in national and international glaucoma clinical trials as a principal investigator. He is a regularly invited speaker on an international level and a reviewer to several ophthalmic scientific journals. He has received a number of awards including the RCOpth/NIHR best trainee researcher of the year in 2018. He has more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Member of the Yorkshire Eye Specialists LLP
Other posts held
- York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
Insurers Professor Pouya Alaghband works with
Professor Pouya Alaghband works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Medical Care Direct
- Westfield Health WPA
- Universal Provident
- Cigna
Declaration
Professor Pouya Alaghband does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Professor Pouya Alaghband has the following interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital:
Professor Pouya Alaghband holds a 1/8 (12.5%) financial interest in equipment which is owned by the Yorkshire Eye Specialists and used at the hospital.
Professor Pouya Alaghband does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.