Oxfordshire
Avalon House, Marcham Road, Abingdon, OX14 1TZ
Ophthalmology services in Oxfordshire
The Newmedica Oxfordshire eye health clinic and surgical centre operates from Avalon House on Marcham Road in Abingdon and provides services for both NHS and private patients. The clinic is led by consultant ophthalmologists, Moustafa Issa, Mandeep Singh Bindra, Markus Groppe, and Melanie Chak, alongside operational partner, Durgesh Patel.
We cater for eye services across the region, including Oxford, Abingdon, Bicester, Chipping Norton and the surrounding area.
Making private cataract care more affordable to more people
We offer a range of high quality lenses for distance and intermediate vision starting from just £2295 per eye, so you can get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible.
Quality care provided at convenience for you
Ophthalmology services from our Oxfordshire clinic offer personalised care, quality lenses, and short wait times.
For nearly 20 years, we've provided ophthalmology services and expert care to thousands of individuals across England. As industry leaders in ophthalmology, we know just what it takes to provide the right level of support to protect people’s sight, so they can get back to doing what they love.
5 reasons why we’re the right choice for you
Our hospitals are owned and led by the consultant doctors who care for you. For them it’s personal. The whole team are dedicated to understanding your needs so they can provide you with the best possible experience and we know this also results in measurably better outcomes.
Our personalised patient care will make you feel comfortable and at ease. We’ll give you a warm welcome, hold your hand if you’re nervous and be there for you throughout your time with us.
Our short waiting times means you’ll have your first appointment within a couple of weeks, and we aim to complete treatment within eight weeks of your referral.
We choose to use the highest-quality lenses which means you’ll get the best clinical outcomes, including some that can reduce your dependence on glasses. Importantly, we’ll always give you a choice and explain the options.
State-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment, and free parking ensure you can focus on you when you come to visit us.
★★★★★
I attended the clinic for the YAG procedure and I have to say that I was treated with the upmost care and attention by everyone involved. The procedure was completely painless and the end result highly successful.
Visited September 2023
Getting referred to Newmedica
If you think you have an eye condition, you should see your optician or GP for a detailed assessment. They’ll go through all the options available and tell you where you can have your treatment.
The referral process will differ slightly depending on whether you want to be an NHS or private patient. You’ll find all the information you need on our NHS and private patient pages.
Private patients
Find details about our private
options and how to get started.
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Self-referring? Call 01865 410435
Meet our consultants
We offer patients access to leading consultants who are also partners in the business, meaning they’re directly involved in setting our high standards of care.
How our patients rate us
We’re proud to have consistently high ratings from our patients on NHS.co.uk and Google.
We are actively collecting and monitoring our reviews and feedback for Oxfordshire to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer NHS treatment?
Yes, at Newmedica, we offer NHS-funded treatment, to all those people who live in England.
The NHS offers you the choice of where you’d like to receive your NHS-funded treatment from, so you can choose Newmedica for your eye-care services.
How do I get referred to Newmedica?
If your optician or GP suspects you have an eye condition, they’ll explain all available options and where you can receive care from. If you want to choose Newmedica, just let them know and they can manage the referral for you.
How can I refer a patient to Newmedica?
If you want to refer a patient to Newmedica, just follow the steps in our referral guide.
Do you offer private treatment?
Our range of private treatments and services are available for people who opt to cover the cost of their treatment cost of their treatment themselves or have covered by their private medical insurance.
If you are interested in receiving private treatment, please visit our private-patient webpage for more information.
Contact us
Phone us on 01865 410435 or email us at oxfordshire@newmedica.co.uk
How to get to us
By car
Newmedica is situated on Marcham Road, approximately a one-mile drive west from the centre of Abingdon. The clinic is also a one-minute drive from both the A34 and Marcham Road, Ock Street. For patients using satnav, please use OX14 1TZ
By bus
Nearby routes to Fairacres include the cityX1, city NX1, Thames Travel 41, Pulhams Coaches 15 - oxfordbus.co.uk/plan-your-journey
By train
The closest train station is Oxford, seven miles from the clinic. Patients can take the number 4 bus from the station
By free transport for those who need it
If you're having trouble getting to your appointment or surgery, we can help. We offer free transport for NHS cataract patients who need it.
We'll send a private hire vehicle to collect you from your home - early enough to make sure you arrive on time - and then take you back after. It's free of charge to you and to the NHS.
To book, you'll first need to check the eligibility criteria below, and then ask for the service when you book your appointment with us.
To be eligible for the free transport service you must:
1. Be attending Newmedica Oxfordshire for an appointment, or to receive treatment, for cataract surgery as an NHS patient
2. Have no alternative means of getting to your appointment or treatment, through family, friend, hospital transport, community transport or public transport
3. Live within 40 miles of Newmedica Oxfordshire
4. Be able to get yourself to and from, and in and out, of the supplied vehicle without assistance, or you're able to provide a carer or family member on the day of the transfer to support you getting to and from, and in and out, of the supplied vehicle
5. Be contactable via a mobile phone to organise collection from your home and Newmedica Oxfordshire.
We'll not be able to provide you with transport if any of the following apply:
1. You need to be transported to a location (including other hospitals) other than Newmedica Oxfordshire or your home
2. You require specialised equipment during the journey
3. You need to be closely monitored during the journey
4. You have a medical condition or have undergone major surgery (such as an organ transplant) where the potential side effects are likely to require assistance or monitoring during your journey
5. You have a medical condition or disability that could compromise your dignity or cause public concern in a private hire vehicle
6. You have a communicable disease with which travel on public transport or in a private hire vehicle is not advised
7. You have been clinically determined as at risk from using public transport due to being immunocompromised
8. You have cognitive/sensory impairment (such as dementia or some mental health illnesses)
9. You have significant motility/mobility impairment requiring specialised or adapted vehicles
10. You have safeguarding concerns in relation to travelling alone
11. You are unable to access existing free community transport options
12. The private hire company is unable to provide a vehicle due to a lack of available/suitable vehicles
13. Our availability of 8 transports per month have been booked by other suitable patients.
This service is delivered at Newmedica Oxfordshire by Oxfordshire Newmedica Limited, a joint venture partnership company within the Newmedica Group. Oxfordshire Newmedica Limited is registered with the Care Quality Commission, provider number 1-13727560477
Directors: Mr Moustafa Issa, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Mandeep Singh Bindra, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Markus Groppe, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Melanie Chak, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Durgesh Patel, Registered Manager.
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