Mr Adam Bates

Professional statement

Mr Adam Bates is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist based in Tunbridge Wells. He is a member of the team at Tunbridge Wells Eye Centre. He specialises in ophthalmology, strabismus (squint), diplopia (double vision), optic nerve, neuro-ophthalmology and eyelid cysts.
 
Mr Bates undertook his medical studies in Cambridge and Manchester. Following this, he trained with internationally renowned consultants at prestigious institutions such as the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
 
He is the sole sub-specialty fellowship-trained ophthalmologist in the private sector in Kent. He has served as a consultant ophthalmologist at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust since 2006, where he leads the paediatric ophthalmology, adult squint, and neuro-ophthalmology services.
 
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Bates takes a keen interest in teaching and research. He is the National Lead for Ophthalmology Trainee Recruitment for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He is a member of several medical organisations, including the British & Irish Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Association and the American Association Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Association.