Important

I am a consultant eye surgeon, not a formally-trained business adviser, although I have provided sought informal advice to a large & increasing number of my colleagues - locally, nationally and internationally - on their private practices. Nor am I an accountant, although I have engaged a top accountant to provide you a financial perspective from a non-clinical viewpoint, as well as a leading light in the world of corporate branding to discuss steps towards attracting high-paying clients. While you will be hopefully be inspired to action from some of what you read, you will always need to take professional and local advice on all aspects before you proceed.

What you read on this site is essentially a synthesis of my own experiences, observations, mistakes and views. There are many ways of running successful practices and you should take time to consider the pros and cons of many different options before taking the plunge.

Above all, stay legal. Ensure you are appropriately insured, appropriately registered and keep your colleagues and the NHS onside. 

Do please get in touch regarding this site and any suggestions that you may have.

For those of you who would like a trusted partner in the world of medical business, I am happy to work with you formally - over months or years - to help you grow your business and brand, guiding you around the many pitfalls along the way. Please get in touch and we can have a discussion about the potential mechanics of such a partnership.

I have a wealth of experience in the setting up and running private medical businesses, both traditional private practice and the establishment of facilities, both purely private (e.g. The Wye Clinic) and NHS independent sector treatment centres (Border Health Alliance Limited).

In addition, I am also a key opinion leader in the use of portable laminar airflow technology for ophthalmic surgery, with experience in this field dating back to 2020, when our group became the first in the UK to use the TOUL Operio for cataract surgery in the outpatient setting. Since that time, we have garnered very significant experience with the device, rolling out the technology in multiple locations across the region and advising many surgeons across the globe in its use. To date, our study group has conducted over 11,500 cataract procedures with zero postoperative infections. Again, I am more than happy to offer paid mentoring to surgeons and practice managers in the setting up of such technology, to help bring the benefits of ultra-clean air technology to your practice, at a fraction of the cost of traditional ventilation systems. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss the mechanics of such an arrangement.