Mr Rajeev Tanawade

Mr Tanawade is a highly experienced and skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Lead Clinician for Vitreoretinal Services at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals since 2015. He is the Clinical Lead in Ophthalmology at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. Mr Tanawade obtained his medical qualification (MBBS) in India, graduating in 1998, following which he completed his Ophthalmology training both in India and the UK. He completed his Royal College recognised basic ophthalmic training and fellowship at renowned eye hospitals (Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, and Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai) in India. He subsequently completed further training in the UK over nine years, in the Oxford Deanery (including Oxford Eye Hospital), and Ophthalmic Specialist Training (OST) in the North Western Deanery primarily based at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. His advanced sub-speciality vitreo-retinal training of over two years included Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and a Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Over his 27-year career in Ophthalmology, he has gained excellent experience in general Ophthalmology and sub-specialities, particularly in cataract surgery, surgical and medical retina. He has performed over 7000 eye procedures which include routine and complex cataract surgery involving various techniques. He has performed over 4500 cataract and lens related procedures and undertaken high-volume cataract surgery as well. He has performed various vitreoretinal microsurgical procedures including vitrectomy and scleral buckling. He also has the expertise in various ophthalmic laser treatments (eg. YAG laser capsulotomy/ iridotomy, retinal lasers). Mr Tanawade regularly undertakes routine and complex cataract surgery with standard and premium intraocular lenses, secondary lens implantations and lens exchange procedures. He also often receives referrals from colleagues for challenging and complex cataracts and for management of complications following cataract surgery. He regularly undertakes vitreo-retinal surgery (pars plana vitrectomy) for treatment of various conditions: epiretinal membrane, macular hole, vitreomacular traction (VMT), floaters, retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage, diabetic eye disease needing surgery, dislocated or opacified lenses needing lens exchange, trauma, and also undertakes management and performs intravitreal injections for medical retina conditions (eg. diabetic macular oedema, retinal vein occusion, age-related macular degeneration). Mr Tanawade has presented in various national and international meetings and has scientific peer-reviewed publications to his credit. Also, as a trainer and supervisor, he is actively involved in training junior doctors and trainee surgeons in Ophthalmology.

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

1. 2003–2009
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València

2. 2009–2013
   Residency · Ophthalmology

   Universidad de Navarra

1. 2013-09–2014-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

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Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology

   Mr Rajeev Tanawade, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.9920/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 111

2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across

   Mr Rajeev Tanawade, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.1575/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 141

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