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Mr Saruban Pasu

BSc (Hons) MBBS MD(Res) FRCOphth

BSc (Hons) MBBS MD(Res) FRCOphth

Ophthalmologist

18 years of experience

Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7RE

(+3 more)

16 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Anna Gruener, Mr Richard Lee and 5 others

4.94

/5

(210 reviews)

18 years of experience

Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7RE

(+3 more)

16 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Anna Gruener, Mr Richard Lee and 5 others

175 Recommendations for:

Cataract Surgery(118)
Cataracts(33)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)(5)
Others(13)

Latest Patient Review

08 May 2025

Everyone was kind and helpful and explained everything all the way through. Mr Saruban Pasu...

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Mr Saruban Pasu

BSc (Hons) MBBS MD(Res) FRCOphth

BSc (Hons) MBBS MD(Res) FRCOphth

Ophthalmologist

18 years of experience

Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7RE

(+3 more)

16 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Anna Gruener, Mr Richard Lee and 5 others

18 years of experience

Saint Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7RE

(+3 more)

16 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Miss Anna Gruener, Mr Richard Lee and 5 others

About Mr Saruban Pasu

Mr Saruban Pasu is a highly rated Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon practising at the following hospitals:

Sussex Premier Health, East Sussex - Private

King Edward VII's Hospital, London - Private

Optegra Eye Hospital, Brighton- NHS

Western Eye Hospital, London - NHS

As well as being an accomplished cataract surgeon in the UK, he is the founder of The Guru Projects Foundation (www.theguruprojects.com). This UK registered charity is dedicated to restoring sight to those living in low resource countries around the world.

Mr Pasu completed his schooling at The Perse School, Cambridge and went on to read medicine at Guy's, Kings and St.Thomas' in London. His comprehensive ophthalmology training was at Imperial College Healthcare Trust and Moorfields Eye Hospital. He is the lead for the Diabetic Retinal Screening service for East Sussex and was previously a locum Consultant Ophthalmologist for Imperial College in London.

Following a personal recommendation from the Surgeon Oculist to HM The Queen, Mr Pasu is able to see and treat patients at the prestigious King Edward VII's Hospital, Marylebone London.

He is a well respected educator and is a Senior Lecturer for Kings College London, and also provides Ophthalmology support to the England National Rugby team medical staff.

His interests include Cataract surgery and disorders of the Retina including vein occlusions, diabetes and age related macular degeneration. He is able to perform retinal and YAG laser, as well as intravitreal injections. He has a strong academic interest having published extensively in medical journals, and has presented his work at international meetings. He spent two years of his training fully dedicated to research at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, which lead to the award of a postgraduate doctorate degree MD(res).

Mr Pasu completed his subspecialty training in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital. During this time he developed a keen interest in complex cataract surgery and took an active and passionate role in teaching junior eye surgeons. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and member of the Royal Society of Medicine.

Mr Pasu has been described as a compassionate, dynamic and safe surgeon who prides himself on the high quality of his work.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals

  • Cataract Surgery (118)
  • Cataracts (33)
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (5)
  • Others (13)

Subspecialties

  • Cataract Network
  • Vision Correction Surgery
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Retina

All conditions and treatments


Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6143164


Qualifications

BSc

MBBS

MD(Res)

FRCOphth


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tamil

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £180
  • Follow-up appointment: £90

insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

All locations for Mr Saruban Pasu

Sussex Premier Health

4.88

(49)

The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE

4.84

(4408)

5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA

0

(0)

Eye Clinic, Sussex House, Optegra, Crowhurst Rd, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 8AF

0

(0)

153-173 Marylebone Road, London, United Kingdom, NW1 5QH

Reviews

5

Everyone was kind and helpful and explained everything all the way through. Mr Saruban Pasu introduced himself and also explained. It gave me confidence and made it easier.

08 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

A very pleasant gentleman. Explained everything.

01 May 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

4.5

I didn't know what to expect and felt a little anxious, but my experience was very good with excellent staff

27 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts

5

I asked a question at end of my surgery about the genetic nature of a cataract. Mr Pasu mentioned there were cases of eye needing repair from birth.. I was reminded of the broad nature of opthalmic surgery

24 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

Very pleased with my treatment.

22 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

This was my second, and dominant eye. Cataract surgery team were excellent, and results, for the first four days after the op have been outstanding. Crystal clear and sharp distance vision. Well done ..... !!

18 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

First class treatment from first class staff, very friendly and professional

18 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

Excellent surgeon. Felt no discomfort during operation. Was very reassuring in his explanations

17 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

4.25

A good experience, alloying fears and outlining what to expect

16 Apr 2025verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cataract Surgery

5

The op went smoothly and I recovered very quickly. This is my second op and my experience and speed of recovery was much better than the first one.

15 Apr 2025verified patient
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Endorsements

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Great colleague and highly accomplished surgeon who really cares about doing right by the patient.

07 Aug 2024
Endorsed for
Retinal Imaging
Dry Eyes

Miss Anna Gruener

Miss Anna Gruener

Ophthalmology
We trained together

I have known Mr Pasu since the beginning of my career in ophthalmology and his support and advice was the first building block towards the rest of my training. He continues to demonstrate his kindness and compassion by founding the charity, The Guru Projects Foundation, to support vision care in the developing world. He matches this through his skills and experience in cataract surgery and medical retinal conditions, I highly recommend his services.

08 May 2023
Endorsed for
Ophthalmology
Complex Cataract Surgery

ML

Mr Richard Lee

Ophthalmology
Is a colleague

I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Pasu. He is conscientious and well-liked by his patients. His skills in cataract surgery have helped transform the lives of hundreds of patients. His clinical and academic skills in the treatment of retinal disease are excellent. He has published and presented his research on an international level.

15 Sep 2020
Endorsed for
Ophthalmology
Bulimia
Vasculitis

Mr Zaid Shalchi

Mr Zaid Shalchi

Ophthalmology
Is a colleague

I have had the pleasure of working with Saruban for over a year and have known him for several years prior to his appointment at East Sussex NHS Hospital. He is an excellent surgeon and I would recommend him unreservedly. His expertise are in cataract surgery and management of retinal disorders as well as general ophthalmic disorders. He is kind, caring and is very much liked by his peers and his patients alike.

10 Aug 2020
Endorsed for
Ophthalmology
Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Mr Shahram Kashani

Mr Shahram Kashani

Ophthalmology
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Saruban Pasu's reviews like?

Mr Saruban Pasu's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 210 reviews.

What languages does Mr Saruban Pasu speak?

Mr Saruban Pasu speaks English and Tamil

Where is Mr Saruban Pasu located?

Mr Saruban Pasu primarily practices at Sussex Premier Health, located at The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE
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What are Mr Saruban Pasu working hours?

Mr Saruban Pasu is working Monday (08:30 - 17:00), Tuesday (08:30 - 17:00), Wednesday (08:30 - 17:00), Thursday (08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00), Friday (08:30 - 17:00), Saturday (08:30 - 17:00)

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