BSC MB BS MRCSED FRCOPHTH
General Ophthalmology, Medical treatment of Glaucoma, Cataract surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery (including skin cancers), Orbital (Eye socket) Surgery & Lacrimal (Tear duct) Surgery, YAG Laser Capsulotomy and Iridotomy. Her full portfolio can be seen by clicking here.
Miss Obi is a consultant based at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, South Wales and sees her private patients at St Joseph's Hospital in South Wales.
She trained at the Royal Free Hospital and University College School of Medicine, University College London, UK, qualifying with distinctions & merits in 2001 in her Medical degree, as well as 1st class Honours & distinctions in her Bachelor of Science Degree in Anatomy and Developmental Biology (2000).
Specialist Training in ophthalmology commenced in 2004. She gained extensive experience in further training posts for each of the subdivisions within ophthalmology in England, Wales & Scotland, gaining a vast wealth of experience in each region. During her specialist training, she passed her MRCSEd exams (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh). At the end of her specialist training, she passed her FRCOphth exam and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London, in 2013. She received her Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in 2014.
Miss Obi has undertaken two advanced higher specialist training fellowship programs in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery at both University of Leicester Hospitals, Leicester, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading and Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor.
Her ideal for each patient she encounters is compassionate care, clinical safety & clinical excellence tailored to the individuals' needs in order to achieve the most optimal outcome for everyone. She believes these ideals are absolutely essential for herself and would expect no less for other people needing medical or surgical care. Testimonials from her patients can be seen here:
She is an honorary lecturer in Cardiff University and is actively involved in teaching medical & nursing undergraduates and has an ongoing keen interest in clinical research.
Cataract Surgery,
Lacrimal surgery,
Skin & wound healing,
Tele-Opthalmology.
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh,
British Oculoplastic Surgeons Society,
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons,
General Medical Council,
Medical Defence Union,
British Medical Association.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and family. I have a keen interest in nature, photography, web programming and I am dedicated to supporting Christian charitable outreaches.
Consultant Ophthalmic, lacrimal, Orbital & Oculoplastic Surgeon - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Honorary Lecturer - Cardiff University.
She has been awarded multiple prizes and awards throughout her undergraduate and postgraduate career.
Miss Obi is actively involved in presenting in medical regional, national and international meetings such as the British Oculoplastic Surgeons Society, EU Cornea, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus,
European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Scottish Ophthalmic Club, South Wales Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society and Welsh Ophthalmic Forum and more.
She has over 50 published works (Books, posters, presentations and peer-reviewed articles). Her peer-reviewed papers can be seen here: