Mr Harry Petrushkin

About Mr Harry Petrushkin

Mr Harry Petrushkin is a distinguished London-based consultant ophthalmic surgeon known for his expertise in uveitis, medical ophthalmology, and advanced cataract surgery in both adults and children. He holds consultant posts at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children within the NHS, and sees private patients at Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, the International and Private Care Centre at GOSH, and Clinica London on Harley Street. His subspecialist focus includes complex inflammatory eye diseases such as Behçet's Disease, birdshot chorioretinopathy, ocular tuberculosis, and sarcoidosis. He performs both routine and complex cataract procedures, with advanced skills in implanting monofocal and toric intraocular lenses. Mr Petrushkin’s clinical acumen is underpinned by a strong academic foundation. He studied medicine at the University of Cambridge and King’s College London, and holds a PhD in Immunogenetics from Queen Mary University of London, where he conducted his doctoral research at the UK Behçet’s Disease Centre of Excellence. He completed international subspecialty training at leading US institutions, including the Francis Proctor Eye Institute in San Francisco, the Casey Eye Institute in Portland, and the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institute in Boston. His research portfolio focuses on inflammatory eye disease, with particular interest in ocular tuberculosis, paediatric uveitis, ocular hypotony, and the immunogenetic markers of uveitis. He continues to publish widely and collaborate with leading academic centres, ensuring his patients benefit from the most advanced, evidencebased care. Mr Petrushkin also serves as Director of Digital Engagement at Moorfields Eye Hospital and is an active member of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), the British Society of Immunology (BSI), and a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.