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Mr Craig Parkes

Verified Ophthalmology Conwy,Wales

Mr Craig Parkes

13 years of experience 5.0 (20 verified reviews)

7,738+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Craig Parkes at a glance

Mr Craig Parkes is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Conwy,Wales, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Conwy,Wales, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Craig Parkes graduated from Liverpool medical school in 2005, and began specialist training in ophthalmology in 2007. He has trained in some of the leading Ophthalmic centers in the UK, including Birmingham Midland Eye Centre, St Paul’s Eye Hospital Liverpool and Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle.
He completed two and a half years of fellowship training in Vitreoretinal surgery and Medical retina. In 2016 he took up a consultant post in The Countess of Chester hospital becoming the Clinical Director for ophthalmology in 2024.
Mr Craig Parkes is an expert in routine cataract surgery and implantation of premium lenses in addition to correction of complicated cataract surgery, lens exchange and aphakia correction.
He also sub-specialises in diseases of the retina offering a wide range of treatment ranging from Age related macula degeneration and diabetic eye disease to surgical treatment for macula holes, epiretinal membranes and Retinal detachments.

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

— Mr Craig Parkes

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Conwy,Wales (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Conwy,Wales (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-639092 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-1F02037D · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 633
Annual physical exam 99395 3,023
Vaccination administration 90471 847
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,312

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Craig Parkes
HEADSHOT
Craig Parkes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Craig Parkes with the team
WITH TEAM
Craig Parkes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Craig Parkes

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Craig Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2059/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36110066 · cited by 65
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Craig Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9698/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37666376 · cited by 163
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Craig Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2453/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38827630 · cited by 45
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Craig Parkes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6351/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30464687 · cited by 79

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Conwy,Wales · 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 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

20 verified reviews
4.98
★★★★⯨
20 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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 Craig Parkes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Craig Parkes 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 Craig Parkes is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Conwy,Wales matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Conwy,Wales carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Craig Parkes specialise in?

    Craig Parkes specialises in Ophthalmology in Conwy,Wales, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Craig Parkes treat?

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  • Where does Craig Parkes practise?

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    Craig Parkes speaks English.

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