World-Renowned Surgeon Professor Reinstein is More than Meets the Eye
Our founder and expert Laser Eye Surgeon, Professor Dan Reinstein, is known around the world for his expertise in the field of refractive surgery, his contributions to pioneering refractive technology, and of course, being the lead surgeon at London Vision Clinic. But Professor Reinstein – or Dr Dan as London Vision Clinic staff and patients know him – has another talent.
If you were to curiously research Professor Reinstein (as we recommend you do when choosing a laser eye surgeon), you would find that he has quite the extensive CV. Not only has Dr Dan helped develop some of the most innovative Laser Eye Surgery technology and treatments, from the Artemis Insight 100 (the world’s most accurate corneal scanner) to PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision (a revolutionary treatment for presbyopia), he is also a professional saxophonist!
In fact, as a younger man, Dr Reinstein could well have excelled in another career altogether. Of course, we’re grateful that he chose to stick out his medical studies and become one of the most recognised surgeons in the field of refractive medicine.
Medicine or Music
Before becoming the world-renowned surgeon he is today, Dr Dan studied for two years on a performance scholarship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. But while he certainly had the talent to pursue a musical career, he ultimately decided to go into medicine. Thankfully, this didn’t mean he gave up his passion for music altogether.
In fact, he has continued to perform professionally for many years. While you might think that the busy life of a lead surgeon and a Harley Street Laser Eye Surgery clinic would deserve some relaxing nights off during the week. But that’s not Dr Dan’s style. Instead, he has been making regular appearances at live music venues for years.
You can find him regularly belting out jazz rhythms as part of the Dan Reinstein quartet at Chelsea’s exclusive 606 Club – where he gained recognition from TimeOut magazine as “an impressive “hard-bop saxophonist”. For those unfamiliar with the terminology, “hard-bop” is a style of jazz that incorporates influences from R&B, blues, and gospel music. But whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or not, Dr Dan’s performances at the 606 are hugely entertaining and well worth a visit!
Professor Reinstein has even combined his passion for music and Laser Eye Surgery in other ways. Over the years, he has corrected the vision of many of his fellow musicians, including bass guitarist Ric Fierabracci, American blues, jazz and rock guitarist Robben Ford, and Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler!
We’re thankful Dr Dan decided to pursue his medical studies and go on to excel in a career in refractive surgery. But we’re glad he didn’t give up his passion for music. Now, we get to enjoy both of his talents – and enjoy his live jazz shows with clear, glasses-free vision!
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