15 años de experiencia·★★★★⯨5.0(41 reseñas verificadas)
1,757+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken
PROFILE SUMMARY
About Miss Zahra Ashena at a glance
Miss Zahra Ashena is an Oftalmología practitioner based in Beckenham, Reino Unido, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Beckenham, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.
VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026
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Miss Zahra Ashena is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in corneal diseases, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures. She has over fifteen years of experience and extensive expertise in complex cataract surgeries, corneal pathologies, anterior segment reconstruction, and managing ocular surface diseases.
Miss Ashena provides care for a wide range of conditions, including complex cataracts, astigmatism, presbyopia, keratoconus, corneal infections, corneal dystrophies and opacities, dry eye, blepharitis, pterygium, allergic eye diseases, recurrent corneal erosions, and chalazion. Her surgical practice includes cataract removal with premium intraocular lenses, refractive lens exchange, YAG laser capsulotomy, corneal transplantation, corneal crosslinking, and a variety of procedures for corneal and external eye diseases.cataract surgery and refractive procedures.
Miss Ashena has performed over 3000 cataract surgeries, including lens-based procedures aimed at reducing dependence on spectacles, and more than 700 corneal procedures, with 250 of these being corneal transplants. She completed a two-year fellowship in the anterior segment at Sussex Eye Hospital, where she gained advanced experience in the medical and surgical management of corneal diseases and complex cataract procedures.
Currently, Miss Ashena's NHS based is Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, leading the Cataract Service and serving as the ophthalmology department's audit lead. She actively participates in teaching and training ophthalmology trainees as both a clinical and educational supervisor, and mentors medical students interested in pursuing ophthalmology careers.
Her academic contributions include over forty peer-reviewed publications on topics such as cataract surgery, intraocular lenses, corneal transplants, crosslinking, refractive surgery, and dry eye. She is an invited reviewer for ophthalmology journals and actively leads and contributes to research projects, including recent studies on keratoconus. She has been appointed as a College Examiner for the Certificate of Laser and Refractive Surgery.
She practises privately at Spire Hartswood Hospital and also provides consultations at The Sloane Hospital, Blackheath Hospital, and The London Independent Hospital, part of Circle Health Group.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
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Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES
Miss Zahra Ashena's Areas of Specialty
Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Miss Zahra Ashena treats, with the size of the national pool of Reino Unido doctors offering the same care.
Oftalmología
Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.
Medical practice in Reino Unido is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Reino Unido medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Beckenham carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.
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What does Zahra Ashena specialise in?
Zahra Ashena specialises in Oftalmología in Beckenham, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does Zahra Ashena treat?
Zahra Ashena treats conditions within Oftalmología. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does Zahra Ashena practise?
Zahra Ashena practises in Beckenham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does Zahra Ashena speak?
Zahra Ashena speaks English, Persian.
How do I book an appointment with Zahra Ashena?
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What do patients say about Zahra Ashena?
Zahra Ashena has a verified rating of 4.97/5 from 41 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.
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