About Mr Naeem Haq

Mr Naeem Haq is a Consultant Eye Surgeon with a specialist expertise in ‘keyhole’ micro-incision cataract surgery and lens replacement surgery for patients who wish to reduce their dependence on glasses. Mr Haq is the Lead Consultant Eye Surgeon for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT).

Mr Haq greatly enjoys training and following several years tenure recently stepped down as the Royal College of Ophthalmologist’s Tutor for SFT to become the Governance Lead for the Ophthalmology department at SFT. Both these roles enabled Mr Haq to explore his passion for training the eye surgeons of the future and improving quality of services for patients.

 

Mr Haq completed advanced subspecialist Fellowship training in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital surgery and runs this service at SFT treating patients from Wilts, Hants, Dorset and beyond.

He graduated from the University of Leeds and has been practising in Ophthalmology for over 20 years, completing his post-graduate Ophthalmic Specialist Training in London and the Midlands.

Mr Haq has presented his research all over the world and has an interest in Public Health Medicine and preventable blindness. He completed a Master of Public Health degree including a dissertation project on the assessment of a Vitamin A supplementation programme in rural Pakistan.

Mr Haq is passionate about charity work and has performed research and cataract surgery for charities in developing countries including Cambodia, Ghana and Pakistan. Closer to home he is an Ambassador for the STARS Appeal at SFT.

Mr Haq is also a Medical Appraiser, sits on a Medical Advisory Committee for a private hospital, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a member of the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society.

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I was referred to Mr Wakefield after an abortive attempt at a cataract procedure by another surgeon. He immediately put me at ease with his easy going manner. All my questions were answered in terms that I could understand and he explained exactly how he would give me back my vision. I will need a cataract procedure on my other eye and have no hesitation in putting myself into his professional care.

- M. S

Mr Matthew Wakefield showed a positive approach when I first met him, which boosted my confidence. He was patient and sympathetic when explaining about blepharitis and the problems it causes. Subsequently, my first cataract operation was successful. I felt that I could contact Mr Wakefield or his secretary at any time if I had a problem. I cannot thank Mr Wakefield enough.

- J. W

Mr Wakefield I can only describe the results of the cataract operations you did for me as “life enhancing”.  I only have to use glasses on rare occasions, when the light is low, and the print is small.  Otherwise, I can see near and far with restored clarity and focus.  Driving has become a pleasure again, my bird identification skills are restored, I can thread a needle without stabbing myself, and I have gained hours a week by not having to hunt down the right pair of glasses for what I want to do.

What I appreciated about the process, in addition to the wonderful result, is the manner in which the clinic operates.  You yourself were endlessly patient in answering all my (endless) questions, and obviously highly skilled in your art, but on top of that the kindness and understanding shown by you and all the staff, particularly Julie, was outstanding.

So thank you all.

- F. J. K

During my life I have had several problems that have involved hospital visits and operations, but your style is exceptional. Impeccable manners, with your handshake and greeting given eye to eye and the impression you gave that time was no object when diagnosing and treating me. Mr Haq always take time to answer all questions asked, thoughtfully, honestly but with a positive twist. In my opinion you are amazing.

- Y. N

Mr Haq was absolutely superb in treating my difficult and unusual condition. I could not have wished to have been in better hands. He was very professional in making serious judgements. I will always be most grateful to Mr Haq.

- J. T

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