Ms Shweta Anand is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract surgery, as well as the management of a broad range of medical retina conditions.
Biography
Ms Shweta Anand graduated from medical school in 1998 at the University of Bombay and has completed her speciality training in ophthalmology. She has over 20 years’ experience working as an consultant ophthalmologist. She specialises in cataract surgery and has a special interest in medical retina.
Ms Shweta Anand has previously worked in Royal Free London Hospitals NHS Trust, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital.
Ms Anand joined the ophthalmology teams at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford and Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Gillingham in 2021 and has been an active member of the hospital since.
Procedures
Expert in cataract surgery
Ms Shweta Anand specialises in cataract surgery
Expert in YAG laser treatment
Ms Shweta Anand specialises in YAG laser treatment
Intravitreal injection
Ms Shweta Anand specialises in intravitreal injection of anti VEGF injections
Shweta Anand specialises in Medical Retina with treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Qualifications
MRCOphth
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, 2008
FRCOphth
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, 2014
DNB
Diploma of National Board, National Board of Examinations, India, 2003
About me
£95 consultation
Includes an in-depth treatment plan
Languages
English, Hindi
Hobbies and interests
Shweta has her hands full with two children at home. She believes in having a good work life balance which enables her to do things like yoga and meditation.
Learn more about Ms Anand
A private consultation with Ms Anand costs just £95. This includes an in-depth consultation, any eye imaging required on the day, and a tailored treatment plan – no GP referral needed. Simply call 0330 058 1719 or fill out the form on this page.
Her approach to patient care is entirely patient centred and she aims to provide care that suits each patient best with clear communication and understanding.
Ms Anand’s specialist training and surgical techniques
Shweta underwent her Ophthalmology specialist training at Royal Free London Hospitals NHS Trust and the North west London Hospitals NHS Trust with a fellowship in Medical Retina and Clinical research at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Ms Anand’s memberships, fellowships and teaching:
· Teaching optometrists, student nurses, medical students and medical registrars demonstrating ocular clinical signs on slit lamp examination and fundoscopy · Involved in the structured lecture teaching programme for year 4 medical students · Supervised ophthalmology junior trainees in clinics and during cataract surgeries in theatre · Presentations at the Weekly Ophthalmology Regional Teaching Programme
Ms Anand’s research and publications:
Shweta Anand, Maria Gemenetzi, Praveen Patel (2019):A retrospective study of real world data for stable wet AMD treatment with Aflibercept, Investigative Ophthalmology &Visual science, July 2019,Vol 60,1162. · Shweta Anand, Desmond Kidd, Derralyn Hughes (2018): Photoessay: Retinal changes in type 3 Gaucher Disease, Neuroophthalmology, 2018 Feb 5;42(6):402-403. · Shweta Anand, Saurabh Jain, Alistair Jones (2015): Intraoperative botulinum toxin in large angle strabismus, Journal of AAPOS, 19(4),August 2015,e12. · B Vidyashankar, Shweta Arora, Shanta Motwane. Review Article: Treatment of Endophthalmitis. Journal of the Bombay Ophthalmologist’s Association,11(2), April- June 2001, 47-50. · S Kothari, Shweta Arora, Shanta Motwane. Review Article: Conjunctivo corneal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN): Journal of the Bombay Ophthalmologist’s Association,10(3), July – Sept 2000, 163-164.
*Representative example: The total amount of credit £1,995.00. Total charge for credit £787.80. Total amount repayable £2,782.80. Repayable by 60 monthly payments of £46.38. Representative 14.90% APR. Example based upon treatment costing £1,995.00 repayable over 60 months. Acceptance is subject to status. T&Cs apply.
At Practice Plus Group Hospitals we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care from start to finish. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and world-class surgeons, we’ll make sure you’re looked after every step of the way.
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If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Shweta Anand.
Can I pay to see Shweta Anand?
Yes. An initial consultation with Shweta Anand costs £95. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.
What can I expect during my consultation with Shweta Anand?
First, Shweta Anand will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options. This will likely involve an in-depth consultation, any eye imaging required on the day (all eye imaging is painless), and a tailored treatment plan.
How much does it cost to see Shweta Anand?
It costs £95 to have an initial consultation with Shweta Anand.
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