Mr. Khalid Khan

MBBS FRCS FRCOphth

Mr. Khan is an experienced Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in laser eye surgery and has performed more than 38,000 procedures. He is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), is a fully trained Ophthalmologist who has undergone additional specialist training in refractive surgery.

He is an Ophthalmic Surgeon for Optical Express and a consultant for the NHS who has gained vast experience in a wide range of specialities and today is an active member of various affiliated bodies and societies such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Twice every year, Mr. Khan attends International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB) Conferences and is annually assessed by this board. The panel consists of several of the world's most eminent Refractive Surgeons including Mr. Steve Schallhorn, former Head of Ophthalmology for the US Navy, Professor Jan Venter, a world leading Ophthalmic Surgeon, and Mr. Jeffery Machat, co-founder of TLC Vision, one of the largest laser vision correction providers in the world.

Mr. Khan studied medicine at The University of Newcastle, qualifying in 1982 and progressed to the position of House Officer in the West Yorkshire area. In 1985 he began working in the area of Ophthalmology as a Senior House Officer at Westbourne Eye Infirmary in Bournemouth and then moved to the Hallamshire Hospital where he was also a Senior House Officer before further progressing to the role of Registrar in Ophthalmology. During this time he gained experience in all areas of Ophthalmology and obtained his Fellowship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. In 1989, Mr. Khan became a Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Jeddah Eye Hospital in Saudi Arabia where he participated in an active teaching programme for Hospital and General Practice doctors and was a regular speaker for these sessions.

Mr. Khan regularly attends conferences and seminars as both speaker and delegate, keeping him aligned with new procedural and clinical enhancements and highlighting his commitment to his field and his dedication to outstanding clinical outcomes.