Jeremy Joseph, MD

Volunteer Ophthalmologist

Professional Education, Practice, and Affiliations

Jeremy P. Joseph, M.D. began his medical studies in 1977 and completed his ophthalmology training at the Royal London Hospital, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, The Royal Free Hospital, and Moorfields Eye Hospital. Appointed as a consultant in 1994, he served at Central Middlesex Hospital and Spire Bushey Hospital until his retirement from practice in 2018.

Dr. Joseph began his humanitarian work early in his career as a senior resident in London in 1993. His boss was due to undertake a surgical mission to Santarem in the Amazon in Brazil, but as she was pregnant, thought it unwise to go. She asked Dr Joseph to go in her place. On his return, after a successful mission, inspired by an article about SEE International in Ocular Surgery News International, he joined his first SEE mission to Zimbabwe—and has remained dedicated to global eye care ever since. Throughout his career as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in London, he regularly traveled abroad to provide vital eye surgery and treatment in underserved regions. Passionate about mentoring, he encourages younger ophthalmologists to experience the impact and privilege of delivering eye care in diverse communities worldwide.

Dr. Joseph continues his commitment to international service, focusing his expertise on charitable medical work around the globe.

Service with SEE International

Dr. Joseph has an extensive history partnering with SEE International since about 1995. Multiple times a year, he contributes his time and expertise to surgical programs around the world and has taken part in educational programs. He has participated in 53 programs to date, predominantly with SEE, serving communities in Belize, Bolivia, Belarus, Papua New Guinea, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia. He has taught MSICS Level 1 courses at The Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London, UK.

Active Roles and Recognitions

  • SEE’s 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Awardee
  • U.S. Based Traveling Surgeon