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Ms Mona Khandwala
👤 14 years of experience
2,810+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
14
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Ms Mona Khandwala is an award-winning Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic surgeon at the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust, where she is the Oculoplastic Lead. With extensive experience spanning more than 20 years, Ms Khandwala specialises in modern cataract surgery, lid surgery, cosmetic eyelid surgery and non-surgical facial cosmetic treatments, management of the dry and watery eye and thyroid eye disease. She has specialist training in oculoplastic surgery of the eyelids and surrounding structures, including skin cancers, as well as surgery of the tear drainage system. Ms Khandwala has performed and taught a vast number of specialist operations and has been recognised internationally for her work.
After completing her ophthalmic training in Leeds and the South East of England, Ms Khandwala undertook two further fellowships in eyelid, lacrimal and cosmetic surgery at Maidstone Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. During this period, she was an Honorary Lecturer of the University of East Anglia and pursued research in cataract surgery and newer ways of imaging eyelid skin cancers.
Ms Khandwala has a keen interest in medical education and training, leading her to become an Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a panelist for medical school admissions at University College London and for ST1 national Ophthalmology recruitment, as well as a Ophthalmology College Tutor at Maidstone hospital. Ms Khandwala has produced more than 25 publications for international journals and delivered specialist lectures both nationally and internationally.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Blocked Tear Duct (NLDO) Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Humphreys Visual Field
Independent Prescriber
Laser Eye Surgery
Meibography
Minor Eyelid Procedures
Multifocal Intraocular Lens
New Eye Exam
OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography)
Orthoptics
Ptosis Repair
Routine Eye Exam
Urgent Eye Care
Amblyopia
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blephex
Cataracts
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Demodex
Double Vision
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eyes
Eye Infection
Eye Problems
Floaters (Eye)
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
Presbyopia
Vision Problems
After completing her ophthalmic training in Leeds and the South East of England, Ms Khandwala undertook two further fellowships in eyelid, lacrimal and cosmetic surgery at Maidstone Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. During this period, she was an Honorary Lecturer of the University of East Anglia and pursued research in cataract surgery and newer ways of imaging eyelid skin cancers.
Ms Khandwala has a keen interest in medical education and training, leading her to become an Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, a panelist for medical school admissions at University College London and for ST1 national Ophthalmology recruitment, as well as a Ophthalmology College Tutor at Maidstone hospital. Ms Khandwala has produced more than 25 publications for international journals and delivered specialist lectures both nationally and internationally.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Blocked Tear Duct (NLDO) Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Humphreys Visual Field
Independent Prescriber
Laser Eye Surgery
Meibography
Minor Eyelid Procedures
Multifocal Intraocular Lens
New Eye Exam
OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography)
Orthoptics
Ptosis Repair
Routine Eye Exam
Urgent Eye Care
Amblyopia
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blephex
Cataracts
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Demodex
Double Vision
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eyes
Eye Infection
Eye Problems
Floaters (Eye)
Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
Presbyopia
Vision Problems
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ms Mona Khandwala
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,980 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 154 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,658 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 125 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.9239/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38291109 · cited by 164
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.7348/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31740876 · cited by 198
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.8161/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39134578 · cited by 56
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.2733/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35382519 · cited by 82
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Kent · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Kent · 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 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · ms.mona.khandwala@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
21 verified reviews4.98
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21 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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