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Dr Colin Goudie

Verified Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Dr Colin Goudie

16 years of experience 4.9 (12 verified reviews)

2,269+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Colin Goudie at a glance

Dr Colin Goudie is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Colin Goudie is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. He holds a substantive NHS consultant post across Lothian and the Borders and also practises privately at Clarity Edinburgh and Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital. His clinical work encompasses both routine and complex cataract surgery, with expertise in a range of intraocular lenses, including monofocal, toric, enhanced monofocal, and extended depth of focus lenses.
Dr Goudie has particular expertise in vitreoretinal surgery and manages conditions such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, floaters, and retinal detachments. He also undertakes secondary and complex intraocular lens implantation and is frequently referred patients with post-operative complications requiring specialist care.
He graduated from the University of Edinburgh and completed his specialist ophthalmic training at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh and Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. He subsequently undertook two years of advanced training in vitreoretinal surgery in Edinburgh and Auckland, New Zealand. Following this, he was appointed as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and Borders General Hospital.
Dr Goudie is currently the Clinical Lead for the Ophthalmic Acute Referral Clinic in Edinburgh and is actively involved in postgraduate education, contributing to the training of future ophthalmologists.
https://www.colingoudieeyesurgery.com/

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

— Dr Colin Goudie

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-659620 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-CE3C9610 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,913
Annual physical exam 99395 1,967
Vaccination administration 90471 1,607
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,160

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Colin Goudie
HEADSHOT
Colin Goudie in consultation
IN OFFICE
Colin Goudie with the team
WITH TEAM
Colin Goudie at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Colin Goudie

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Colin Goudie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3228/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30503679 · cited by 57
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Colin Goudie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9947/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33041895 · cited by 195
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Colin Goudie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4916/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39071551 · cited by 181

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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

12 verified reviews
4.92
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12 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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 Colin Goudie's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Colin Goudie 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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