Mr Jignesh Patel
Mr Jignesh Patel is a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Essex, pecialising in Cataract, Medical and Surgical Retina & General Eye Care
Based At
NHS base
Colchester Hospital
GMC Number
4029595
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Specialises in; Cataract Surgery; Age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, surgery for retinal detachment, macular holes and epiretinal membranes, and floaters.
Diabetic related retinal surgery, general eye surgery and general ophthalmology conditions of the eyes.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
The American Society of Retinal Surgeons
The American Academy of Ophthalmologists
Member of the Council Board for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Academic Background
Mr Jignesh Patel is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 30 years of expertise in cataract surgery, medical retina and surgical retina care.
He graduated from Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in 1993 and completed his early ophthalmology training by 1999. He then undertook a two-year research fellowship in diabetic retinopathy at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University of London, earning a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) for his work.
In 2002, Mr Patel joined the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital for advanced ophthalmic and subspecialty training, gaining full accreditation in 2009. He went on to complete further specialist training in both medical and surgical retina at Moorfields and the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia.
Mr Patel’s expertise covers a wide range of retinal and cataract conditions, including:
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic eye disease
- Retinal vein occlusions
- Retinal detachment, tears and surgical retinal conditions
- Macular holes and epiretinal membranes
- Diabetic vitreous haemorrhage
- Cataract surgery, including complex diabetic cases
He is widely recognised for his work in diabetic eye disease and has delivered numerous lectures, presentations and publications on the subject.
Mr Patel also leads the Retinal Research Unit at Colchester Hospital, running clinical trials in partnership with leading pharmaceutical companies under NIHR and CLRN frameworks — ensuring patients benefit from the latest innovations in eye care.
Mr Patel is committed to delivering safe, modern and personalised care, combining extensive clinical experience with a strong focus on research and innovation.
Based at
NHS base
Colchester Hospital
GMC Number
4029595
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Specialises in; Cataract Surgery; Age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, surgery for retinal detachment, macular holes and epiretinal membranes, and floaters.
Diabetic related retinal surgery, general eye surgery and general ophthalmology conditions of the eyes.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
The American Society of Retinal Surgeons
The American Academy of Ophthalmologists
Member of the Council Board for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Academic Background
Mr Jignesh Patel is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 30 years of expertise in cataract surgery, medical retina and surgical retina care.
He graduated from Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in 1993 and completed his early ophthalmology training by 1999. He then undertook a two-year research fellowship in diabetic retinopathy at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University of London, earning a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) for his work.
In 2002, Mr Patel joined the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital for advanced ophthalmic and subspecialty training, gaining full accreditation in 2009. He went on to complete further specialist training in both medical and surgical retina at Moorfields and the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia.
Mr Patel’s expertise covers a wide range of retinal and cataract conditions, including:
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic eye disease
- Retinal vein occlusions
- Retinal detachment, tears and surgical retinal conditions
- Macular holes and epiretinal membranes
- Diabetic vitreous haemorrhage
- Cataract surgery, including complex diabetic cases
He is widely recognised for his work in diabetic eye disease and has delivered numerous lectures, presentations and publications on the subject.
Mr Patel also leads the Retinal Research Unit at Colchester Hospital, running clinical trials in partnership with leading pharmaceutical companies under NIHR and CLRN frameworks — ensuring patients benefit from the latest innovations in eye care.
Mr Patel is committed to delivering safe, modern and personalised care, combining extensive clinical experience with a strong focus on research and innovation.