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Ms Andrea Elkan

Verified Ophthalmology Solihull

Ms Andrea Elkan

2 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

8,006+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Andrea Elkan at a glance

Ms Andrea Elkan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Solihull, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Solihull, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Ms Andrea Elkan is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Midland Eye with a distinguished career in eye care. She completed her training in Athens, Greece, and earned her Fellowship of the European Board of Ophthalmology in 2002 in Paris. With vast experience in General Ophthalmology and small incision cataract surgery, she served as a substantive Consultant at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust from 2018 to 2022, mentoring Ophthalmology trainees.
In her current clinical practice, Ms Elkan is renowned for her expertise in General Ophthalmology, small incision cataract surgery, and YAG Laser capsulotomy. Additionally, she performs minor operations for eyelid lesions and specialises in Paediatric Ophthalmology and strabismus surgery.
Beyond her clinical work, Ms Elkan is a dedicated member of the UK-based charity "Eye Care for Zambia," providing Ophthalmology training and eye care to underserved populations. Her outstanding credentials, commitment to patient care, education, and charitable endeavours have made her a respected figure in Ophthalmology, improving lives both locally and internationally.

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

— Ms Andrea Elkan

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Solihull (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Solihull (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-115042 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2128A68E · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,151
Annual physical exam 99395 2,065
Vaccination administration 90471 609
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,534

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Andrea Elkan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Andrea Elkan with the team
WITH TEAM
Andrea Elkan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Andrea Elkan

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Andrea Elkan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9767/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34102079 · cited by 135
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Andrea Elkan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1486/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35404465 · cited by 21

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Solihull · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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

Ms Andrea Elkan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Andrea Elkan 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.

Ms Andrea Elkan is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Solihull matters

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  • What does Andrea Elkan specialise in?

    Andrea Elkan specialises in Ophthalmology in Solihull, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Andrea Elkan treat?

    Andrea Elkan treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Andrea Elkan practise?

    Andrea Elkan practises in Solihull, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Andrea Elkan speak?

    Andrea Elkan speaks English, German, Greek, Hungarian, Romanian.

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