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Mr David Burton

Verified Ophthalmology York

Mr David Burton

2 years of experience 5.0 (58 verified reviews)

6,266+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Burton at a glance

Mr David Burton is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in York, 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, 2022). Serves patients in York, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr David Burton is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He has a special interest Glaucoma, Cataract and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and has performed over 1500 eye procedures to date. David is keen to explore developing technologies in the fight against glaucoma, embracing them into his clinical practice subject to rigorous safety checks. 
David is a Yorkshire lad born and bred on the seven hills of Sheffield. Having trained initially as an Orthoptist graduating in 2004, David read medicine at the University of Sheffield, graduating in 2010, and undertook his postgraduate training at various hospitals in Yorkshire. He exchanged the white rose for that of red and completing his higher surgical training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH), being awarded his certificate of completion of training (CCT) in 2019. He has completed an observership in Toronto, Canada with the world renowned Dr Ike Ahmed and undertook a Post-Certificate of Completion of Training fellowship at Guys & St Thomas’, London, England, under the tutelage of Mr Sheng Lim.
David has a keen interest in medical education and has held various roles in relation to teaching, training and the examination of medical undergraduates during his career to date. Outside of the UK he holds the post of an associate clinical lecturer for the Trinidad Eye Hospital. 
David works at two NHS sites, spread across York Teaching Hospitals inclusive of Malton Community Hospital and holds an Honorary Consultant role at Harrogate and District Foundation Hospital.

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

— Mr David Burton

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, York (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, York (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-208276 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-C1ECA0D2 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,465
Annual physical exam 99395 239
Vaccination administration 90471 1,015
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,256

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
David Burton in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
David Burton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 107s
Meet David Burton

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    David Burton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1318/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33896228 · cited by 81
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Burton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5208/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36960722 · cited by 75
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    David Burton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8769/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31073777 · cited by 125
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Burton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3963/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37460717 · cited by 39

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — York · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.burton.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

58 verified reviews
4.99
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58 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 David Burton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr David Burton 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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