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Mrs Cordelia Mckechnie

Ophthalmology London

Mrs Cordelia Mckechnie

7 years of experience

8,061+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mrs Cordelia Mckechnie at a glance

Mrs Cordelia Mckechnie is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2015). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

 Mrs Cordelia McKechnie is a highly experienced Consultant

Ophthalmologist specialising in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, and

cataract surgery. She provides comprehensive care for a wide range of

retinal conditions and is known for her meticulous surgical skill, clear

communication, and compassionate patient‑centred approach. 

Clinical Expertise 

Cordelia performs the full spectrum of vitreoretinal

surgery, with particular expertise in:  


Macular

    holes 

Epiretinal

    membranes 

Retinal

    detachments 

Scleral‑fixated

    intraocular lenses 

Surgical

    management of diabetic eye disease 


She also offers high‑quality cataract surgery, including

access to premium intraocular lenses where clinically appropriate. 

Training and Fellowships 

Cordelia has undertaken extensive subspecialty training at

leading UK centres, including:  


Vitreoretinal

    Fellowship, Western Eye Hospital (2004) 

Vitreoretinal

    Fellowship, Moorfields Eye Hospital (2006) 

Medical

    Retina & Teaching Fellowship, Moorfields Eye Hospital (2008) 


She is trained in both surgical and medical retina and has

broad experience in cataract surgery, enabling her to provide integrated and

comprehensive ophthalmic care. 

Leadership, Education & Training 

Cordelia is an established national leader in ophthalmic

education. She has:  


Served

    as Head of School for London Ophthalmology (since 2021) 

Previously

    been Deputy Head of School and Training Programme Director

    for the London Specialty School of Ophthalmology 

Worked

    as a College Tutor for 6 years and an Educational Supervisor for

    15 years at Barts Health 

Completed

    a Master’s in Medical Education (QMUL, 2017–2020) 


At the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, she has:  


Chaired

    the Training the Trainers Subcommittee (2020–2025) 

Served

    as College Tutor Lead since 2016 

Been

    a long‑standing member of the teaching faculty 

Examined

    for the College and contributed to the Surgical Skills faculty 


Cordelia is passionate about developing the next generation

of ophthalmologists and is highly regarded for her expertise in teaching,

curriculum development, and educational leadership. 

Professional Leadership 

Cordelia has undertaken a year‑long leadership programme and

has held senior roles within hospital governance. She currently serves as Governance

Lead at Whipps Cross Hospital, bringing strong organisational, analytical,

and team‑building skills to her clinical and managerial work. 

She has extensive experience in:  


Rota

    design and management 

Programme

    planning 

Committee

    leadership 

Designing

    and delivering educational programmes and journal clubs 

Running

    teaching and audit programmes across Barts Health 


Teamwork & Voluntary Work 

Cordelia is committed to collaborative, multidisciplinary

working. She has been part of leadership teams for more than 25 years,

including work with young people and community groups. Her voluntary work

includes overseas building and medical projects, where she has demonstrated

adaptability, strong communication, and calmness under pressure. 

Research & Publications 

Cordelia has a long-standing interest in research and has

published widely across ophthalmology and medical education.  


Undergraduate

    Research: Conducted basic science research in proliferative

    vitreoretinopathy (PVR) with multiple publications. 

Vitreoretinal

    & Medical Retina Research: Presented at national and international

    conferences and published multiple papers and abstracts. 

Other

    Ophthalmic Specialities: Authored additional papers and abstracts

    across different medical fields. 

Medical

    Education: Published three abstracts and completed an MA dissertation

    titled “The Effect of Institutional Power Structures on Local Feedback

    from Medical Training Programmes for Postgraduate Doctors.” 


Professional Registration & Memberships  


GMC

    Registration: 4326429 

Specialist

    Register: Royal College of Ophthalmologists (2008) 

Recent

    Roles:   

Chair,

     Training the Trainers Subcommittee, RCOphth 

Head

     of School, London Deanery (Ophthalmology)  





   

   

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

— Mrs Cordelia Mckechnie

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-947774 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-C272DC47 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 827
Annual physical exam 99395 997
Vaccination administration 90471 2,821
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 842

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Cordelia Mckechnie
HEADSHOT
Cordelia Mckechnie in consultation
IN OFFICE
Cordelia Mckechnie with the team
WITH TEAM
Cordelia Mckechnie at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet Cordelia Mckechnie

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Cordelia Mckechnie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3631/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33571973 · cited by 171
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Cordelia Mckechnie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5423/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37267271 · cited by 25
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Cordelia Mckechnie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6877/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39660660 · cited by 47

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-09 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-04 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · cordelia.mckechnie@euroclinics.example

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    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mrs Cordelia Mckechnie's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mrs Cordelia Mckechnie 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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