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Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando

Verified Ophthalmology Rochdale

Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando

2 years of experience 5.0 (26 verified reviews)

7,860+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando at a glance

Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Rochdale, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Rochdale, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Bertie Surgith Fernando is a highly skilled ophthalmologist with extensive training and experience in oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery. He began his journey by graduating from Chennai Medical College, India, followed by a Diploma in Ophthalmology at Aravind Eye Hospitals in Madurai, India.
Later, Mr. Fernando served as a senior house officer at North Middlesex NHS Hospital in London and later at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. His passion for advancing his skills led him to pursue further training, including a registrar rotation at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and subsequent fellowships.
His international experience includes a one-year fellowship in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal, and Orbital Surgery in Brisbane, Australia. He then returned to Manchester to complete another year-long fellowship in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery.
Currently, Mr. Fernando serves as part of the oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital surgery team at East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. His specialised areas of expertise include managing periocular tumours such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as correcting lid malpositions like ptosis, entropion, and ectropion.
Additionally, he is proficient in performing external and endoscopic lacrimal surgery, managing thyroid eye disease, conducting orbital decompression for protruding eyes, and addressing eyelid retraction and orbital fat prolapse. He also provides comprehensive care for patients with eye socket problems.
Beyond surgical interventions, Mr. Fernando offers non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as facial anti-wrinkle injections and dermal filler injections, enhancing patients' aesthetic appearance. In addition to his specialised practice, Mr. Fernando also provides general ophthalmology services, including cataract surgery and glaucoma management.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Rochdale (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Rochdale (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-990947 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2CAC5D66 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 833
Annual physical exam 99395 279
Vaccination administration 90471 2,167
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,560

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bertie Surgith Fernando
HEADSHOT
Bertie Surgith Fernando in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bertie Surgith Fernando with the team
WITH TEAM
Bertie Surgith Fernando at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Bertie Surgith Fernando

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Bertie Surgith Fernando, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5113/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35118215 · cited by 193
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bertie Surgith Fernando, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1157/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30188953 · cited by 99
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Bertie Surgith Fernando, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6656/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39621817 · cited by 45
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bertie Surgith Fernando, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8594/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38006654 · cited by 191

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Rochdale · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Rochdale · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.bertie.fernando@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

26 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
26 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Bertie Surgith Fernando treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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