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Mr Darshak Patel

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Mr Darshak Patel

12 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

4,106+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Darshak Patel at a glance

Mr Darshak Patel is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València 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 València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Darshak Patel is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in cataract and refractive surgery. He graduated from University College London with an MBBS awarded with Distinction in Clinical Science, and later completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Ophthalmology with Distinction at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences, and holds the Certificate in Laser Refractive Surgery (CertLRS).

Mr Patel completed his specialist ophthalmic training in London, followed by two years of advanced fellowship training in complex cataract and corneal transplant surgery at the Western Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital. He subsequently undertook a further fellowship in refractive surgery at the renowned London Vision Clinic, where he now leads the cataract and refractive lens exchange service. 

He is among a small number of surgeons in the UK with formal dual fellowship training in both corneal transplantation and laser refractive surgery.

Mr Patel has a particular interest in achieving glasses independence and has performed thousands of procedures, including cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, laser vision correction (SMILE, LASIK, PRK), and implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery.

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

— Mr Darshak Patel

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-623468 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-6440C61B · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,777
Annual physical exam 99395 2,455
Vaccination administration 90471 511
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,120

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

Darshak Patel
HEADSHOT
Darshak Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Darshak Patel with the team
WITH TEAM
Darshak Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 107s
Meet Darshak Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Darshak Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8563/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37601365 · cited by 25
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Darshak Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1221/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30058887 · cited by 51

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
5 reviews
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

Mr Darshak Patel's Areas of Specialty

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

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  • What does Darshak Patel specialise in?

    Darshak Patel specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 16 years of clinical experience.

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    Darshak Patel speaks English.

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