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Mr Adam Bates

Ophthalmology Tunbridge Wells

Mr Adam Bates

10 years of experience

7,543+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Adam Bates at a glance

Mr Adam Bates is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Adam Bates is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmologist. They specialise in ophthalmology, strabismus (squint), diplopia (double vision), optic nerve issues, neuro-ophthalmology and eyelid cysts.
Mr Bates studied medicine in Cambridge and Manchester. Following this, they trained with internationally renowned consultants at prestigious institutions such as the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Mr Bates is the sole sub-specialty fellowship-trained ophthalmologist practising in the private sector in Kent. They have served as a consultant ophthalmologist since 2006, where they lead the paediatric ophthalmology, adult squint, and neuro-ophthalmology services. In addition to their clinical practice, Mr Bates takes a keen interest in teaching and research. They are the National Lead for Ophthalmology Trainee Recruitment for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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

— Mr Adam Bates

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Tunbridge Wells (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Tunbridge Wells (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-649499 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-7FA579A0 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,962
Annual physical exam 99395 2,188
Vaccination administration 90471 908
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,499

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Adam Bates in consultation
IN OFFICE
Adam Bates with the team
WITH TEAM
Adam Bates at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Adam Bates

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Adam Bates, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4849/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37242444 · cited by 50
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Adam Bates, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5761/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34998547 · cited by 24
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Adam Bates, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9666/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31008661 · cited by 182
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Adam Bates, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7451/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33554787 · cited by 84

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Tunbridge Wells · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · adam.bates@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Adam Bates's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Adam Bates treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Tunbridge Wells matters

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    Adam Bates specialises in Ophthalmology in Tunbridge Wells, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

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    Adam Bates speaks English.

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