Not accepting new patients
Professor James Bainbridge, FRCOphth
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Professor James Bainbridge is a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital and professor of retinal studies at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
He led the team that carried out the first gene therapy trial for an inherited retinal disease, treating patients with Leber congenital amaurosis caused by RPE65 gene mutations at Moorfields in 2007, with results published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2008. This work helped establish gene therapy as a treatment approach for inherited blindness, and he continues to lead research on gene and cell therapies for retinal disease.
In clinic he treats retinal detachment, macular holes, diabetic eye disease and other conditions that need vitreoretinal surgery, and sees patients with inherited retinal disease.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 020 7253 3411
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Wet and dry age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Macular hole and epiretinal membrane
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Endophthalmitis
Procedures Performed
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
- Pars plana vitrectomy
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser photocoagulation
- Macular membrane peeling
- Clinical trial therapies
Insurance & Fees
Self-pay patients are welcome.
If you have private medical insurance (for example Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva or Vitality), check your cover with your insurer and the practice before booking. Self-pay appointments are usually available. NHS appointments normally need a referral from your GP or optometrist.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Hospital Affiliations
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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Medical staff, London, England
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UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Teaching faculty, London, England
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Professor James Bainbridge?
Call Moorfields Eye Hospital on 020 7253 3411 to book a private appointment. For an NHS appointment, ask your GP or optometrist for a referral.
What should I bring to my first appointment with Professor James Bainbridge?
Bring photo ID, your insurance details or authorisation code if you are insured, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your glasses or contact lenses, and any referral letter or previous eye test results. Your pupils may be dilated, so do not plan to drive straight afterwards.
What does Professor James Bainbridge specialize in?
Professor James Bainbridge practices Ocular Genetics & Inherited Retinal Disease, Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Focus areas include Macular degeneration, Diabetic eye disease, Retinal detachment repair and Retina clinical trials.
Where does Professor James Bainbridge practice?
Professor James Bainbridge sees patients at Moorfields Eye Hospital, 162 City Road, London, England EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom.
Is Professor James Bainbridge accepting new patients?
Professor James Bainbridge is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Professor James Bainbridge speak?
Professor James Bainbridge speaks English.
Which hospitals is Professor James Bainbridge affiliated with?
Professor James Bainbridge is affiliated with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
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