Professional experience
• More than 25 years of experience• Consultant Eye Surgeon in cataract surgery, retina disorders and general ophthalmology - Polegate consulting rooms (private)
• Consultant Eye Surgeon, in cataract surgery, retina disorders and general ophthalmology - Sussex Premier Hastings (private)• Consultant Eye Surgeon in cataract surgery, retinal disorders and general ophthalmology - East Sussex NHS Trust (2011 - present)• Head of retina services at East Sussex NHS Trust (2018- present)
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Sub-specialties
• Complex cataract surgery• Premium lens implant
• Retina disorders• Macular degeneration• Diabetic eye disease• Retinal vein occlusions• Inflammatory eye disease• General ophthalmology • Watery eyes
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Positions in public associations
• South East Eye Surgeons consortium – lead clinician (2017 - present)• General Medical Council Member (1998 - Present)
Teaching posts
• Appointed examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London• Course director for management and leadership in Healthcare at Royal Society of Medicine, London
• Clinical training lead for extended roles for Nurse and Allied health care professional injectors at East Sussex NHS Trust• Clinical trainer to junior ophthalmologist in cataract surgery and various laser applications at East Sussex NHS Trust
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Education
• FRCOphth, Ophthalmology, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2004 - 2010)• MSc, Leadership and Management in Healthcare (2001 - 2004)
• MRCOphth, Ophthalmology, Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2001 - 2004) • MRCP, General Medicine, Royal College of Physicians (1999 - 2001)• MBBS, Medicine, St George's Hospital Medical School (1992 - 1998)• BSc, Physiology and Basic Medical Science, St George's Hospital Medical School (1994 - 1995)
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Publications and conferences
• Charles Claoué, Saj Khan, Bita Manzouri, Samer Hamada, Peter Gray, Esmail Arbabi, Kashif Qureshi, Vickie Lee, Shah Kashani, Richard Bowman, Michael Wolffe & Hassan Javed Response to: ‘Montgomery in, Bolam out: are trainee surgeons “material risks” when taking consent for cataract surgery?’ EYE. 2020 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-020-01168-4• Lowe J, Whatley B, Kashani S, Howlett D. A 22 year old woman with bilateral panuveitis and parotid swelling. BMJ. 2015;351: h4178. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h4178
• Finer N, Kashani S, Davies N. Bulls Eye Maculopathy. British Medical Journal Minerva 2010;341:c5667.• Aslam SA, Kashani S, Jones E, Claoue C. Pilot study and functional results following implantation of the M-flex 630 F multifocal intraocular lens. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2009;35(4):792 .• Kashani S, Rajan M, Gartry D. Wavefront-guided retreatment after primary Wavefront-guided Laser In Situ Keratomileusis in Myopes and Hyperopes: Long term follow up. Am J Ophthalmol. 2009 ;147(3):417-423.e2.
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Prizes and awards
• Commendation, MSc, Leadership and Management in Healthcare (2010)• RSM poster prize (2009)
Professional membership
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (2006 – Present)• European Society of Retinal Specialists (2006 - Present)
• Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2001 - Present)• Moorfields Alumni Association (2010 - Present) • General Medical Council (1998-Present)• Eye-Law chambers (2018 - Present)• British Medical association
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Patient reviews
G G. Verified Patient
19/04/2024
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Patients comments
Dr kashani was very thorough, professional and a friendly and informative Consultation. Clearly explained diagnosis and options with his recommendation. In very competent, safe and experienced hands. I would strongly recommend for and eye conditions or associated problems.
C C. Verified Patient
12/07/2023
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As an anxious person, I found Mr Kashani to be very patient and reassuring. Before and throughout the procedures he informed me of what was happening. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
I B. Verified Patient
30/06/2023
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Patients comments
Mr Kashani is a wonderful consultant. He was caring and compassionate. He explained what would happen. How the procedure would take place and put my mind at ease. The whole surgery was painless and in a relaxed manner. Hi attitude and thoughtfulness put me at ease the whole time
Z M. Verified Patient
23/06/2023
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Patients comments
An outstanding experience. I feel very privileged to have been directed to Mr Kashani from a friend. I am over the moon that my sight has been restored. Thank you.