Training & Appointments
Professor Mahmut Dogramaci
Professor Mahmut Dogramaci (MBChB ICO MRCOphth FRCOphth) is a UK-based consultant ophthalmologist and specialist vitreoretinal surgeon with formal specialist training completed in both the United Kingdom and Turkey. He gained entry to the GMC Specialist Register in 2009 and has since built an extensive clinical practice spanning NHS and private sectors. His career combines advanced fellowship training in medical and surgical retina with high-volume vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, academic research, patented surgical device development, and a Visiting Professorship at Newcastle University.
This page provides a factual overview of the ophthalmic training, fellowship appointments, and consultant posts held by Professor Dogramaci.
Medical Education & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Diploma
- Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (MRCOphth)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth)
- GMC Specialist Register entry: 2009
Professor Dogramaci’s progression through these qualifications reflects a structured pathway through undergraduate medical education, postgraduate ophthalmic assessment, and formal specialist accreditation.
Specialist Ophthalmology Training
Professor Dogramaci commenced his ophthalmology career in 2003. His specialist training was completed across both UK and Turkish ophthalmic training programmes, providing broad exposure to a range of clinical environments, surgical volumes, and patient populations. This dual-country training contributed a wider perspective on ophthalmic practice and surgical technique than a single-system training pathway typically provides.
He achieved entry to the GMC Specialist Register in 2009, confirming completion of the requirements for independent consultant practice in the United Kingdom.
Fellowship Training in Medical & Surgical Retina
Following specialist registration, Professor Dogramaci undertook dedicated fellowship training to develop advanced vitreoretinal and medical retina expertise.
Medical and Surgical Retina Fellowship – Gloucestershire: Fellowship training in Gloucestershire provided focused experience in the investigation and management of retinal disease, including both medical retina (intravitreal therapies, macular disease, and diabetic retinopathy) and surgical retina (vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, and macular surgery).
Medical and Surgical Retina Fellowship – St Thomas’ Hospital, London: Professor Dogramaci completed further fellowship training at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, a centre recognised for its vitreoretinal expertise. This fellowship consolidated his surgical skills in complex vitreoretinal procedures and exposure to high-acuity tertiary referrals, providing the platform for his subsequent consultant career in specialist vitreoretinal surgery.
Together, these fellowships provided comprehensive training across both medical and surgical retina, equipping Professor Dogramaci with the breadth of expertise required to manage the full spectrum of vitreoretinal pathology.
Consultant Appointments
Since completing his fellowship training, Professor Dogramaci has held substantive and sessional consultant appointments at established ophthalmic centres across the UK.
Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth (Ramsay Health Care): Professor Dogramaci provides specialist vitreoretinal and cataract surgical services at Rivers Hospital, a Ramsay Health Care facility in Hertfordshire. This role encompasses complex vitreoretinal surgery, cataract surgery with premium lens implantation, and general ophthalmic consultations within a modern private hospital setting.
Newcastle University – Visiting Professor: Professor Dogramaci holds the position of Visiting Professor at Newcastle University, reflecting academic recognition of his clinical expertise, research output, and contributions to ophthalmic education. This appointment supports ongoing collaboration between clinical practice and academic research.
Blue Fin Vision®: Professor Dogramaci practises through Blue Fin Vision®, delivering specialist vitreoretinal, cataract, and general ophthalmic care across the network. His appointment extends access to consultant-led vitreoretinal expertise within the Blue Fin Vision® model of personalised, outcome-driven care.
Summary of Career Milestones
- 2003: Commenced ophthalmology career
- 2009: Entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- Fellowship training in medical and surgical retina completed at Gloucestershire and St Thomas’ Hospital, London
- Consultant appointments held across NHS and private sectors
- Visiting Professor, Newcastle University
- Over 8,000 cataract operations and 2,500 vitreoretinal procedures performed
- Published author of two books on intraocular surgery
- Named inventor on two granted UK patents for ophthalmic surgical instruments
- Over 20 peer-reviewed publications, 30+ oral presentations, and 16 poster presentations at international meetings
- Consultant Ophthalmologist & Specialist Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Blue Fin Vision®
