Goncalo Almeida
Job title
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Service
Ophthalmology
Special interests and treatments
Medical retina, uveitis, medical ophthalmology, hereditary diseases of the retina, complex cataract surgery in patients with retinal or uveitis problems, intravitreal treatments and implants, laser and photodynamic therapy.
About
Mr Goncalo Almeida qualified in Portugal as a doctor and as an ophthalmology specialist. He complemented his training with postgraduate training in medical retina and uveitis in Germany, Brazil and the UK.
He is based in the Eye Ear and Mouth Unit at Maidstone Hospital, and also holds clinics in Medway and Tunbridge Wells. He has working at MTW since 2012 and is the diabetic retinal lead.
Mr Almeida runs two diabetic retinal and uveitis clinics each week, and a clinic in Medway. He sees around 130 patients every week, many of whom receive regular treatment for problems with the back of the eye, such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular problems, inflammation of the retina and optic nerve, and hereditary eye conditions.
Mr Almeida also performs cataract surgery, laser and photodynamic therapy. He also conducts injection treatments for macular degeneration and vascular retinopathies, as well as intravitreal implants.
He is one of the surgical and clinical trainers in the Trust, teaching all grades of doctors in retinal conditions and ocular surgery. He is also involved in research, being investigator in a number of clinical trials.
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