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Mr Aidan Benson

Verified Ophthalmology West Yorkshire

Mr Aidan Benson

2 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

13,312+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Aidan Benson at a glance

Mr Aidan Benson is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2022). Serves patients in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Aidan Benson is a Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, practising at Spire Elland and Leeds Hospitals, as well as Newmedica Bradford and Huddersfield. He specialises in cataract and vitreoretinal surgery, with expertise spanning both routine and complex ophthalmic procedures.
Mr Benson completed his undergraduate studies at Vassar College in New York, USA, graduating with honours before undertaking his medical degree at Imperial College London, where he qualified MB BS in 2012. He subsequently completed his ophthalmology training in Yorkshire and achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth).
Alongside his private practice, Mr Benson serves as an NHS Consultant Surgeon and Cataract Lead at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust where he leads the vitreoretinal team. 
His clinical interests include general ophthalmology, private and premium cataract surgery, and complex cataract procedures. He also performs a wide range of vitreoretinal treatments, including surgery for epiretinal membranes, macular holes, retinal detachments, and vitreous floaters. In addition, he provides retinal laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, as well as secondary lens placement, intraocular lens exchange, and combined cataract and retinal procedures.

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

— Mr Aidan Benson

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, West Yorkshire (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, West Yorkshire (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-231366 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-83B1CF4D · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,916
Annual physical exam 99395 1,978
Vaccination administration 90471 1,082
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 317

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

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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Aidan Benson

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Aidan Benson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7071/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35085213 · cited by 36
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Aidan Benson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9820/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30825264 · cited by 94
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Aidan Benson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8708/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35270232 · cited by 40

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — West Yorkshire · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Aidan Benson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Aidan Benson 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.

Mr Aidan Benson is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Aidan Benson speaks English, French.

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