Mrs Patel Gordon-Bennett is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon with a wealth of clinical expertise, located at Clarity Worthing and Clarity London hospitals. She specialises in the surgical and medical management of complex retinal conditions, including macular holes, retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes, and vitreous floaters. Her practice also encompasses general ophthalmology, where she provides advanced treatments for cataracts and glaucoma, alongside delivering precise intravitreal injections and laser therapies for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Between 2015 and 2023, Mrs Gordon-Bennett served as a substantive NHS Consultant within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. During this tenure, she held pivotal leadership roles, including Clinical Lead for the West Sussex Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and Clinical Laser Expert. Her dedication to the field is further evidenced by her work screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity in neonates and her ongoing commitment to medical education, where she mentors junior doctors and allied health professionals to ensure the highest standards of future ophthalmic care.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Mrs Gordon-Bennett’s academic foundations were laid at the University of the West Indies before she completed rigorous specialist training in the Eastern Deanery. She further honed her surgical craft through two prestigious Vitreoretinal Fellowships at the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre and Leicester Royal Infirmary. An active researcher and member of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS), she has published extensively on retinal pathology and participated in clinical trials to refine modern treatment techniques. Her approach is defined by a patient-first philosophy, combining clinical precision with a compassionate ability to make complex diagnoses accessible and reassuring for those under her care.
