Prof Faruque Daudbhai Ghanchi
Professor Faruque Ghanchi, MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), MML, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCOphth is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon & Retinologist in West Yorkshire who specialises in retinal disorders.
Based At
NHS base
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
GMC Number
4053215
Clinic Timetable
Thursday & Friday mornings @ the Lodge Specialist Eye Centre, Yorkshire Clinic
Clinical interests
Cataract and Vision rehabilitation:Professor Ghanchi initiated his cataract surgery in 1986, refining surgical techniques to modern small incision phacoemulsification and has trained many eye surgeons.He provides patient-centred cataract surgery, usually under topical drops or local anaesthetic.For patient with macular disorders and cataract, an option for vision rehabilitation with IOL AMD lens is now available. * Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery including premium lenses - including Multifocal Lens / Toric Lens* Vision Rehabilitation in Macular Disorders – IOL AMD (Eyemax Mono)Medical Retina:Professor Ghanchi can provide comprehensive assessment, patient-centred care & tailored treatment options using modern retinal imaging available. He has extensive clinical and research experience of current intravitreal injections,photodynamic therapy and retinal laser treatments for various retinal disorders including:* Macular Degeneration (AMD)* Diabetic Retinopathy & Diabetic Macular Oedema (DMO)* Retinal Vascular Disease, retinal vein occlusion (RVO)* Central Serous (CSR) Chorioretinopathy
Professional Memberships
* Royal College of Ophthalmologists (London)* Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (Glasgow)* The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology _ARVO* Yorkshire Retina Society (Founder member)* Indian Ophthalmological Society* North of England Ophthalmological Society
Academic Background
Professor Ghanchi has been Consultant Ophthalmologist in Bradford since 1999 following training in India, UK and a scholarship sabbatical at the University of Iowa in USA. He is a renowned ophthalmologist and leading medical retina specialist and has contributed to medical research over last 20 years with a number of scientific publications in medical journals and scientific conferences including invited lectures at national and international meetings.* MBBS Gujarat University 1986* MS (Ophthalmology) Gujarat University 1989* FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists 1992* FRCS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow 2006* MML University of Glasgow 2008* Honorary Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology (University of Bradford)* Honorary Senior Lecturer (University of Leeds)* National Vice Lead, Ophthalmology, NIHR CRN* Section Editor, Eye (Royal College of Ophthalmologists)* Examiner, FRCOphth, FRCS (Glasgow)* Head-Bradford Ophthalmology Research Network (BORN)
Based at
NHS base
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
GMC Number
4053215
Clinic Timetable
Thursday & Friday mornings @ the Lodge Specialist Eye Centre, Yorkshire Clinic
Clinical interests
Cataract and Vision rehabilitation:Professor Ghanchi initiated his cataract surgery in 1986, refining surgical techniques to modern small incision phacoemulsification and has trained many eye surgeons.He provides patient-centred cataract surgery, usually under topical drops or local anaesthetic.For patient with macular disorders and cataract, an option for vision rehabilitation with IOL AMD lens is now available. * Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery including premium lenses - including Multifocal Lens / Toric Lens* Vision Rehabilitation in Macular Disorders – IOL AMD (Eyemax Mono)Medical Retina:Professor Ghanchi can provide comprehensive assessment, patient-centred care & tailored treatment options using modern retinal imaging available. He has extensive clinical and research experience of current intravitreal injections,photodynamic therapy and retinal laser treatments for various retinal disorders including:* Macular Degeneration (AMD)* Diabetic Retinopathy & Diabetic Macular Oedema (DMO)* Retinal Vascular Disease, retinal vein occlusion (RVO)* Central Serous (CSR) Chorioretinopathy
Professional Memberships
* Royal College of Ophthalmologists (London)* Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (Glasgow)* The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology _ARVO* Yorkshire Retina Society (Founder member)* Indian Ophthalmological Society* North of England Ophthalmological Society
Academic Background
Professor Ghanchi has been Consultant Ophthalmologist in Bradford since 1999 following training in India, UK and a scholarship sabbatical at the University of Iowa in USA. He is a renowned ophthalmologist and leading medical retina specialist and has contributed to medical research over last 20 years with a number of scientific publications in medical journals and scientific conferences including invited lectures at national and international meetings.* MBBS Gujarat University 1986* MS (Ophthalmology) Gujarat University 1989* FRCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists 1992* FRCS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow 2006* MML University of Glasgow 2008* Honorary Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology (University of Bradford)* Honorary Senior Lecturer (University of Leeds)* National Vice Lead, Ophthalmology, NIHR CRN* Section Editor, Eye (Royal College of Ophthalmologists)* Examiner, FRCOphth, FRCS (Glasgow)* Head-Bradford Ophthalmology Research Network (BORN)