Miss Miriam Minihan

Professional statement

Miss Miriam Minihan is a highly specialised consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a special interest in cataract surgery and retinal problems, working privately at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital and The London Clinic on Harley Street. Her areas of expertise include retinal surgery, cataract surgery, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic eye disease and retinal vascular disorders. 

Miss Minihan graduated with her medical degree from University College Cork in 1992 and went on to train in the northeast of England before moving to London. She completed training at St Thomas' Hospital in London and Moorfields Eye Hospital. She gained much experience in treating retinal conditions and cataracts. Miss Minihan successfully completed a vitreoretinal fellowship from St Thomas' Hospital and then two fellowships from Moorfields, one vitreoretinal fellowship and one medical retina fellowship.

Along with her private practice, Miss Minihan also works for the NHS at Moorfields and is the audit lead for the vitreoretinal service at the hospital. In addition, Miss Minihan is co-chair of the Moorfields Academy, which is an exciting, innovative society with the goal to enhance learning and future developments in healthcare with a focus on ophthalmology. Miss Minihan has contributed to numerous publications, some of which can be seen on ResearchGate and PubMed.