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Dr.

Dr John Buchan

Ophthalmology

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Ophthalmology Trust score 98/100

5 3 verified reviews

Speaks
  • 🇬🇧
English
11,779+ Patients seen
3 Years practising
13 h-index
5 / 5 Patient rating
Watch 66s introduction
From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-24 13:00
Credentials verified License + board cert checked
5 · 3 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Dr John Buchan

Mr John Buchan works part time as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Leeds, and part time as an Assistant Professor at the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) in the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In 2015/16 he worked with the RCOphth as Principal Investigator on the Way Forward project aiming to identify and disseminate progressive working practices evolving from within UK eye departments that drive standards and efficiency in service delivery. During training, he completed an MD at ICEH, and has maintained an active and varied research interest subsequently. Having undertaken an Ophthalmic Public Health fellowship post-CCT he deputises as a college representative on the Vision 2020 Public Health Committee, and retains a strong commitment to the application of public health principles to the delivery of sustainable eye care as part of the Leeds Ophthalmic Public Health Team. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • cataract surgery • complex cataract surgery • cataracts • eye problems

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

— Dr John Buchan, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

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Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB

#GB-248105

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Ophthalmology

#EB-4489FD92

Renewal due 2034

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

AXA Healthcare Liability

3,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

  2. 2019–2023
    Residency · Ophthalmology

    Universitat de València (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08
    Junior consultant

    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 1,698
Annual physical exam 99395 1,716
Vaccination administration 90471 2,468
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 139

Patient reviews

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5
★★★★★
3 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.75
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.9
value for money 4.92
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-23 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-06 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-01 Verified
Patients seen 6,021
Avg rating 5 / 5
Typical wait 10 days
Research h-index 13

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated Ophthalmology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
  • Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
  • Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2024

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

30 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

120 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · dr.john.buchan@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

Selected publications

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB

    Dr John Buchan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology

    Dr John Buchan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB

    Dr John Buchan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

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Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology · European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology · National Society Meeting · · 2023

Articles by Dr John Buchan

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Dr John Buchan is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.

02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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