Dr Zeb Tariq

Consultant Anaesthetist | Specialist in Conscious Sedation for Ophthalmic Surgery and treatments

Dr Zeb Tariq is a highly experienced Consultant Anaesthetist with over 20 years of expertise in delivering conscious sedation and perioperative care for complex ophthalmic procedures. As part of the specialist team at The Retina Clinic London, Dr Tariq plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and confidence during retinal and cataract surgery.

Dr Tariq is recognised for his calm, meticulous approach and his commitment to providing the highest standard of anaesthetic care. He works closely with our surgical team to deliver tailored conscious sedation for all retinal, cataract, and selected laser procedures, allowing patients to remain relaxed and pain-free throughout their treatment without the need for general anaesthesia.

His expertise promotes rapid recovery, with most patients comfortably discharged within a few hours of surgery, supported by attentive post-operative care.

In addition to his role in surgery, Dr Tariq provides comprehensive medical oversight for patients undergoing advanced diagnostic imaging, including Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) and Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG). These essential investigations require meticulous safety assessment, and Dr Tariq ensures every patient undergoes a thorough medical review, with potential risks identified and managed in advance.

Dr Tariq’s distinguished career includes consultant and fellowship positions at leading London teaching hospitals, including The Royal Free, Guy’s and St Thomas’, and Imperial College London. He has extensive experience in anaesthesia for ophthalmology, ENT, orthopaedics, urology, and critical care medicine, alongside advanced skills in airway management, perioperative safety, and patient education.

A respected educator, Dr Tariq serves as an examiner for Imperial School of Medicine and mentors anaesthetic trainees in advanced clinical skills and patient safety.

At The Retina Clinic London, Dr Tariq embodies our values of world-class expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and a warm, reassuring approach. His leadership ensures that every patient undergoing sedation for surgery or a procedure is cared for with the utmost precision, compassion, and professionalism.