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Ms Shohista Saidkasimova, FRCOphth

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Surgery
Speaks
English

25 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow, Scotland G12 0PJ, United Kingdom

0141 334 9441 Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Ms Shohista Saidkasimova, FRCOphth, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Glasgow, Scotland
Cataract & Refractive Surgery
LicensedGMC 5204087

Overview

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova is a consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, where she is Clinical Lead for the Retinal Service at Gartnavel General Hospital. Before moving to Glasgow in 2021 she was a consultant at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for ten years.

She completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow and an advanced vitreoretinal fellowship at St Thomas’ Hospital in London in 2009. She is training lead for the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons and an examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, and she takes part in charitable eye surgery projects abroad.

Privately at Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital she treats retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreous haemorrhage, floaters and diabetic eye disease, and performs cataract surgery.

Languages
English
Gender
Female
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Macular degeneration
  • Diabetic eye disease
  • Retinal detachment repair
  • Retina clinical trials

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

Credentials

  • Medical license

    GMC 5204087

    Issued by General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom

Professional Memberships

  • British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (Training Lead)
  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists (Examiner)
  • EURETINA

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Education & Training

  1. Fellowship2008

    Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow

    Vitreoretinal fellowship

  2. Fellowship2009

    St Thomas' Hospital, London

    Advanced vitreoretinal fellowship

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

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital

25 Beaconsfield Road
Glasgow, Scotland G12 0PJ
United Kingdom
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Gartnavel General Hospital (Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology)

    Medical staff, Glasgow, Scotland

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Ms Shohista Saidkasimova?

Call Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital on 0141 334 9441 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 Ms Shohista Saidkasimova?

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 Ms Shohista Saidkasimova specialize in?

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Focus areas include Macular degeneration, Diabetic eye disease, Retinal detachment repair and Retina clinical trials.

Where does Ms Shohista Saidkasimova practice?

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova sees patients at Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, 25 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow, Scotland G12 0PJ, United Kingdom.

Is Ms Shohista Saidkasimova accepting new patients?

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Ms Shohista Saidkasimova speak?

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova speaks English.

Which hospitals is Ms Shohista Saidkasimova affiliated with?

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova is affiliated with Gartnavel General Hospital (Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology).

About This Profile

  • Verified profile

    Verified profile. Details checked against GMC number, NHS or hospital consultant profile, and private practice listings on October 2, 2026.

  • Last updated

Sources

  1. Nuffield Health consultant profile
  2. Top Doctors profile
  3. GMC medical register

This profile is for general information. It is not medical advice. Confirm details such as insurance and office hours directly with the practice.

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