Miss Reena Kumari

• Qualified Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic, Lacrimal & Orbital Surgeon.
• MBBS (Kasturba Medical College). This means I have completed a medical degree and I am a doctor.
• FRCOphth. This means I have completed specialist training in Ophthalmology and I can work as a consultant ophthalmologist.
• GMC specialist register. This means I am a specialist ophthalmologist and registered with the General Medical Council. This is the equivalent of being a ‘board certified’ ophthalmologist.
• Fellowship trained in Oculoplastic surgery. This means I am an ophthalmologist who specialises in plastic surgery of the eyelids and adjacent facial areas.
• I see adults with concerns involving their eyelids, orbit (eye socket), lacrimal (tear) system, and adjacent facial areas.
• Choosing an oculoplastic surgeon is particularly important for procedures around the eyes, as my dual expertise in ophthalmology and plastic surgery ensures that both the health of the eye and the desired cosmetic outcomes are achieved.

Miss Reena Kumari is a highly skilled Consultant Oculoplastic, Lacrimal, and Orbital Surgeon based at University Hospital Birmingham, where she also serves as the Clinical Service Lead for Ophthalmology.

With extensive subspecialist training in oculoplastic surgery, Miss Kumari brings a wealth of expertise and precision to her practice. Her advanced fellowship training in Leicester, combined with placements at prestigious institutions such as UCLA and Moorfields Eye Hospital, underscores her commitment to providing the highest standards of patient care.

Training

To become a Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon, Miss Kumari first completed a degree in Medicine. Following this, she completed her Ophthalmology Specialist Training followed by Fellowship training in Oculoplastic Surgery in Leicester.

She has been awarded a CCT in Ophthalmology, which means she is one of only a few hundred doctors in the UK to be on the GMC Specialist register for Ophthalmology and trained in Oculoplastic surgery.

Eyelid surgery at Midland Skin

You can find out more about the eyelid surgery procedures offered at Midland Skin and why choose an oculoplastic surgeon here.

Additional information

Miss Kumari is proud to bring her expertise to Midland Skin, adding a vital multi-disciplinary component to the care provided at the clinic. Her collaboration with the team ensures that patients benefit from a truly holistic approach to their treatment. By combining dermatological, surgical, and aesthetic expertise, patients at Midland Skin receive the most comprehensive and cutting-edge care available. This integrated approach allows for the best possible outcomes, whether addressing medical conditions or achieving aesthetic goals.

Away from the clinic

In her spare time, Miss Kumari enjoys  busy family life with her husband, also a surgeon, and their children.