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Mr Ahmad Elsahn

Verified Ophthalmology Leicester

Mr Ahmad Elsahn

13 years of experience 5.0 (68 verified reviews)

2,222+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ahmad Elsahn at a glance

Mr Ahmad Elsahn is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Leicester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Leicester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Ahmad Elsahn is a highly accomplished Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in glaucoma and complex cataract surgery, with over two decades of experience. He is the Head of Service for Ophtahlmology at the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Nottingham. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and the esteemed World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences.

Mr Elsahn has conducted vision correction surgeries worldwide, and was granted the Certificate of Laser and Refractive Surgery by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He has completed specialist fellowship training in glaucoma, cornea and refractive surgery, gaining expertise in complex glaucoma and anterior segment surgery, corneal and external eye diseases, and cataract and refractive surgery. His colleagues often refer complex cataract cases to him to ensure the best and safest management for those patients. After surgery, many of his patients acheive excellent spectacle independence, as well as stabilisation of their glaucoma with few or no drops.

In 2017, Mr Elsahn completed his PhD in corneal infections from the University of Southampton. Subsequently, he has held various senior positions across multiple NHS Trusts and academic institutions, earning his Certificate of Completion of Training in Ophthalmology from the General Medical Council. He has engaged in extensive laboratory and clinical research throughout his career, and has led several local and international multi-centre clinical trials. His scientific findings have been presented at national and international conferences, and published in several highly regarded peer-reviewed journals. He is a reviewer for the American Journal of Ophthalmology and an Editor of the Ophthalmology Section of Frontiers in Medicine.

Mr Elsahn has a keen interest in medical education. He has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Nottingham, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He has supervised several students in their Bachelor in Medical Sciences degrees, winning best project awards. He currently co-leads the undergraduate ophthalmology teaching program for medical students within his Trust, and has led the development of the blended learning modules for the University of Nottingham . He is currently a visiting senior lecturer at Aston University, developing and delivering the Professional Certificate in Glaucoma program.

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

— Mr Ahmad Elsahn

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Leicester (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Leicester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-147118 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-1959D057 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,442
Annual physical exam 99395 2,436
Vaccination administration 90471 1,588
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,939

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ahmad Elsahn
HEADSHOT
Ahmad Elsahn in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ahmad Elsahn with the team
WITH TEAM
Ahmad Elsahn at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Ahmad Elsahn

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Ahmad Elsahn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2861/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35698971 · cited by 34
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Ahmad Elsahn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4036/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30948979 · cited by 160
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Ahmad Elsahn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9574/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36594122 · cited by 102

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Leicester · 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 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-20 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-20 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ahmad.elsahn@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

68 verified reviews
4.97
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68 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Ahmad Elsahn's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Ahmad Elsahn 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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