Last updated: 03/06/2025
95%
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of 66 people said they were extremely likely or likely to recommend this consultant to a friend or relative. |
25
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total admissions. |
25
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Cataract surgery admissions. |
This information has been verified as accurate by the consultant
This information is provided by Mr James Talks.
GMC reg: 3285275I have been a consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle since 2000 and at the Newcastle Nuffield. This followed training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, Oxford and Birmingham. I am the medical retina lead providing a specialist medical retina service including retinal lasers, injections and imaging. I also perform a significant number of cataract operations. I am involved in clinic research and am currently the principle investigator on 7 trials looking at diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusions. I have published 15 academic papers in the last 3 years and am an international speaker at specialist ophthalmology meetings, including in Tokyo, Paris, in 2019.
Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery Medical retina including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
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Surveys from patients about the care they received from Mr James Talks.
95% |
of 66 people said they were extremely likely or likely to recommend this consultant to a friend or relative. |
89% |
of 66 people felt this consultant definitely met their needs. |
Information about Mr James Talks and your procedure.
25 |
private admissions for Cataract surgery. This consultant also had 10 NHS admissions for this procedure. |
100% |
of patients treated as a day case. |
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We are unable to calculate the average nights stay. |
Consultation and surgery fees
Prices provided by Mr James Talks and their associated hospitals.
The Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Nuffield Health Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1JP
Remote Consultations
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Pre-assessment fees
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| Average | £250
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£213
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| Range | £175 - £363
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£165 - £251
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