Dr Elizabeth Hawkes MBBS BSc FRCOphth

Education and Training

Miss Hawkes graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Imperial College Londonand has trained at Harvard Medical School, Boston. She holds a BSc degree in Neuroscience from Imperial College London. She undertook postgraduate medical and surgical training at St Mary's Hospital, London before embarking on a career in Ophthalmic Surgery. She completed Ophthalmic Surgical Training on the prestigious Oxford rotation and spent time at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Professional Appointments and Registrations

Miss Hawkes is delighted to be taking over the care of Professor Richard Collin’s patients, after being mentored by him for several years. Professor Collin pioneered the specialty of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. Miss Hawkes is honored to be trusted with this prestigious role.

Miss Hawkes held a substantive NHS consultant post where she was Clinical Lead of the Emergency Eye Care Service at the Royal Berkshire HospitalNHS Foundation trust for 2 years.

She is on the GMC Specialist Register for Ophthalmic Surgery and was appointed as an NHS Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon in 2018.

Professional Memberships and Roles

Miss Hawkes is a Fellow and Examiner of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. She is a full member of the highly respected European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeonsand the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society

“Having spent over 20 years training to become a blepharoplasty specialist, I have developed skills harnessing surgical and non-surgical bespoke treatments in order to restore the natural beauty of the eye and face.”

– Dr Elizabeth Hakwes

Advisory and Regulatory Roles

Miss Hawkes serves on the clinical advisory board for theAesthetics Journal, the UK's leading educational journal for aesthetic practitioners, where she plays a pivotal role in setting industry standards and provides key specialist ophthalmic perspectives regarding cosmetic eye treatments.

She is often consulted for second and even third opinions on complex aesthetic decision making by colleagues. She was appointed to the Specialist advisory board for the Complications in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative Society.

Clinical Advisor

Aesthetics Journal

Specialist Advisor

CMAC

Clinical Practice and approach

Priding herself on achieving natural results, particularly in the realms of eye and facial rejuvenation, Miss Hawkes approaches each consultation with the understanding that every individual's anatomy and needs are unique. She invests time to thoroughly comprehend these unique needs, allowing her to meticulously tailor her treatment plans. This dedication to personalised care is a cornerstone of her practice, leading to consistently high patient satisfaction.

Combining her passion for precise, delicate surgery with meticulous attention to detail, ophthalmology and cosmetic eyelid surgery were obvious career choices for Miss Hawkes. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her contributions to the medical community, having delivered several international and national presentations. She is also actively involved in surgical training, playing a significant role in educating the next generation of eye surgeons.

Her professional yet friendly approach is highly valued by her patients, who range from high-profile individuals to professionals from various fields. This rapport, coupled with her expertise, underscores her reputation as a trusted specialist in her field.

Personal Background and Interests

Miss Hawkes is of Iranian and British heritage and is an active member of the Iranian Medical Society. She enjoys skiing, running and socialising with friends. To this day, Miss Hawkes continues to be inspired by her medical family. Her mother is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and her father is a world-renowned Professor of Neurology. She is married to an Ophthalmologist.

She consults on all aspects of general ophthalmology and is recognised with all the major insurance companies.