St Josephs Hospital | Miss Ebube Obi | Consultant
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Miss Ebube Obi

Ophthalmologist

BSc MB BS MRCSEd FRCOPHth


Specialist interests

Evisceration, Enucleation, BoNT (Botox), Cataract Surgery, Incision & Curettage of Chalazion, Brow Lift, Ptosis Surgery, Punctoplasty, Punctal Plugs, Epiblepharon Repair, Entropion Repair, Ectropion Repair, Blepharoplasty, Facial Palsy Eyelid Repair, Skin Cancer Excision & Reconstruction, Eyelid Moles, Tags, Cysts & Lumps - Removal, Lateral Canthoplasty or Canthopexy, Electrolysis & Cryotherapy, External Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), Brow Suspension, Laser (YAG) Capsulotomy, Laser (YAG) Peripheral Iridotomy, Laser (ARGON) Retinopexy, Artificial Eye Care/Eye Socket Care, Blepharitis (Inflamed Eyelids), Chalazion (Blocked Eyelid Oil glands, Styes), Droopy Eyelids (Immune-Related Eyelid Ptosis), Dry Eyes, Eyeball Inflammation (Uveitis), Eye Surface Inflammation (Episcleritis), Eyelid Skin Cancer, Facial Palsy, Glaucoma, Macular Problems, Retinal Problems (Naevus, Central Serous Retinopathy & More), Thyroid Eye Disease, Watery Eyes (Epiphora - due to eyeball surface or tear gland problems).

Consultation Price:

£250


Payment:

Self-pay / Insured


Clinic days:

Thursday, Friday


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Professional bio

Miss Obi trained at the Royal Free Hospital and University College School of Medicine, University College London, qualifying in 2001, achieving distinctions in both her Medical degree and a degree in Anatomy and Developmental Biology.

Specialist Training in ophthalmology commenced in 2004. She gained extensive training and a wealth of experience for each of the sub-divisions within ophthalmology in England, Wales & Scotland. During training, she passed both her MRCSEd & MRCOphth exams (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh & Royal College of Ophthalmologists London). At the end of her specialist training, she passed her FRCOphth exam and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London, in 2013. She received her Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in 2014.

Miss Obi has undertaken two advanced higher specialist training fellowship programs in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery at both University of Leicester Hospitals, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor. She is an Honorary Lecturer at Cardiff University, is actively involved in teaching undergraduates and was nominated & recognised for her innovative work by The Centre for Medical Education Recognition, Cardiff University School of Medicine in 2024. 

She is involved in clinical research and is the Ophthalmology Departmental Lead for Research at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. She is a Bevan Exemplar, has published Books as well as many peer reviewed Research Papers.

She has been awarded multiple prizes & awards (Distinctions, Merits, Best Presenter, Recognition, and more) The latest being in 2024, by Cardiff University School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include Cataract surgery, Oculoplastic, Lacrimal, Orbital surgery as well as General Ophthalmology and Tele-Ophthalmology. 

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