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Dr. Amit Datta

Verified Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Dr. Amit Datta

15 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

4,616+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Amit Datta at a glance

Dr. Amit Datta is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Amit Datta specialises in the management of glaucoma and has been the lead of the Glaucoma Service in NHS Lanarkshire (NHSL) since 2009. He trained in both India and the UK, specialising in ophthalmology with a strong focus on patient-centred care. Since 2006, Dr. Datta has served as a consultant at University Hospital Hairmyres, where he has become an expert in suture-less cataract surgery and laser procedures for glaucoma. He is also recognised as one of the UK’s leading surgeons in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
Dr. Datta has been instrumental in modernising NHSL’s glaucoma service by introducing innovative procedures and practices. His contributions extend to teaching and training, having pioneered Scotland’s first virtual glaucoma clinic and served as a clinical supervisor and mentor in West of Scotland training rotations since 2006. An active educator and examiner for prestigious medical bodies, he collaborates closely with community optometrists by leading the Shared Care scheme and contributing to the nationwide implementation of a Community Glaucoma Scheme in Scotland.

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

— Dr. Amit Datta

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-900885 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-4AAD261F · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 484
Annual physical exam 99395 786
Vaccination administration 90471 2,994
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,605

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Amit Datta
HEADSHOT
Amit Datta in consultation
IN OFFICE
Amit Datta with the team
WITH TEAM
Amit Datta at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Amit Datta

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Amit Datta, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2288/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37975212 · cited by 172
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Amit Datta, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9595/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37138380 · cited by 126
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Amit Datta, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4240/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37705159 · cited by 184

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Edinburgh · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 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

Dr. Amit Datta's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Amit Datta 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

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  • What does Amit Datta specialise in?

    Amit Datta specialises in Ophthalmology in Edinburgh, GB. 38 years of clinical experience.

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    Amit Datta speaks English.

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