Specialist Prescribing Optometrist.
Qualified from Cardiff University with BSc in Optometry. Decades of experience with postgraduate certificates.
Post-nominals: BSc, MCOptom, DipTp(IP), MBCLA, Prof Cert Paediatric Eye Care, Prof Cert Glaucoma, Prof Cert Medical Retina, Dry Eye Specialist
GOC registration: 01-21750
Years in practice: 22
Sachin Patel is a Specialist Prescribing Optometrist at Safarian and Simon in St John’s Wood. He qualified from Cardiff University with a BSc in Optometry and has practised for 22 years, with postgraduate certificates in medical retina, glaucoma and paediatric eye care, and Independent Prescribing accreditation.
Equipment Sachin routinely uses in examinations and treatment planning:
“As a spectacle wearer, my regular visits to the optometrist showed me the benefit of giving sight. It is a precious thing which has to be maintained and respected.”
“I provide my patients with the eye care I would give to my family. I love to converse with my patients about anything, and I often learn things from them. Continued learning is at the forefront of the way I practise, and it has to be combined with education and technology.”
“I am London-born and grew up in North London with a love for Arsenal Football Club. My parents ran a convenience shop for hours on end, and encouraged me to work hard and remain calm whilst multi-tasking.”
“I now have my own family with my beautiful wife, son and daughter, whom I look forward to seeing every day, which my job allows me to. I am a big morning person. I like to get things done early in the day and enjoy my time with friends, family and all sports.”
Sachin sees patients across general eye examinations, dry eye consultations, glaucoma and medical retina review, paediatric eye care, and post-surgical refinement. To request an appointment specifically with him, contact the practice or book online.
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