Miss Anna Bhan

Professional statement

Miss Anna Bhan is a well-renowned consultant ophthalmologist on Harley Street in London who specialises in cataract and glaucoma surgery. Miss Bhan’s other areas of expertise include YAG laser capsulotomy, ocular hypertension, iStent and emergency eye care.

Miss Bhan graduated in medicine from the University of Manchester in 1993. She went on to specialise in ophthalmology and entered the specialist register with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2005.

Her clinical background has been underpinned by glaucoma fellowships with Mr Eammon O’Neill and Professor Peter Shah in Birmingham and a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship with Mr Mike Burdon. With over 16 years of experience as a consultant, Miss Bhan has become a leading expert in her field, especially regarding glaucoma treatments and the implementation and running of virtual and minor eye conditions clinics. She also has considerable experience working with high-risk cases and comorbidities, and collaborating with community optometrists to provide shared care to patients.

Miss Bhan has been an investigator on both academic and industry-sponsored studies. She has published over 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts, a BMJ book and 26 congress posters. She has given over 15 oral presentations at both national and international congresses. She has also contributed to 14 invited talks.

In addition to her clinical work and research, Miss Bhan is a highly-esteemed voice in ophthalmological education, teaching medical students in the Royal College’s microsurgical skills course. She also regularly trains junior eye surgeons at the Central Middlesex Hospital.

Miss Bhan is one of the first glaucoma consultants to trial new simulated glaucoma surgical models and is now the Regional Simulation Lead for North West London.