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Miss Zahra Ashena

Geverifieerd Oogheelkunde Beckenham

Miss Zahra Ashena

15 jaar ervaring 5.0 (41 geverifieerde recensies)

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 Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Beckenham, Verenigd Koninkrijk, 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, Verenigd Koninkrijk 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.”

— Miss Zahra Ashena

Opleiding & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Beckenham (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universidad de Sevilla, Beckenham (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-354666 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-347408B1 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,467
Annual physical exam 99395 613
Vaccination administration 90471 2,597
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,170

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Zahra Ashena
HEADSHOT
Zahra Ashena in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zahra Ashena with the team
WITH TEAM
Zahra Ashena at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 88s
Meet Zahra Ashena

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 6 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Oogheelkunde outcomes
    Zahra Ashena, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4849/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33956812 · geciteerd door 155
  2. Outcomes of Oogheelkunde in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zahra Ashena, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3810/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31418340 · geciteerd door 161

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oogheelkunde — Beckenham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2012

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde 2026-03-25 · 4 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde? 2026-01-15 · 5 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · zahra.ashena@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

41 geverifieerde recensies
4.97
★★★★⯨
41 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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
98.0
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Recente recensies

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

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 Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Oogheelkunde

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

Miss Zahra Ashena is one of 1,382 oogheelkunde doctors indexed in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Browse oogheelkunde doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Beckenham matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk 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 Oogheelkunde in Beckenham, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Zahra Ashena treat?

    Zahra Ashena treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. 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.

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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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