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Dr. Derek Ho

Verified Ophthalmology Cardiff

Dr. Derek Ho

15 years of experience 5.0 (69 verified reviews)

4,242+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Derek Ho at a glance

Dr. Derek Ho is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Cardiff, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Derek Ho is a consultant ophthalmologist based in Cardiff, Wales, specialising in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, corneal transplantation, and other corneal and conjunctival procedures. He is also the Consultant Lead for Cataract Services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Alongside his NHS consultant work, he also practises privately at Spire Cardiff Hospital and Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital.

He is a high-volume cataract surgeon, performing and supervising approximately 100 cataract operations each month. For suitable private patients, he offers same-day bilateral cataract surgery using needle-free topical anaesthesia, allowing rapid visual recovery with minimal discomfort.

He graduated from the University of Cambridge and completed his ophthalmology training in Wales, followed by advanced fellowship training in cornea and anterior segment surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.

As a Fellow of both the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) and the European Board of Ophthalmology, Mr Ho is a dual board-certified eye surgeon. He also holds the UK specialist certificate in laser and refractive surgery (CertLRS), reflecting his expertise in advanced vision correction techniques.

He is a Surgical Skills Faculty Trainer at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, teaching and mentoring ophthalmology trainees nationally. He is also an Examiner for the Cardiff University Medical School. Alongside his clinical work, he has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and regularly presents at national and international meetings. He is a member of UKISCRS and EuCornea.

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

— Dr. Derek Ho

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cardiff (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-262903 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-7E12F4F2 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,007
Annual physical exam 99395 833
Vaccination administration 90471 873
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 102

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Derek Ho
HEADSHOT
Derek Ho in consultation
IN OFFICE
Derek Ho with the team
WITH TEAM
Derek Ho at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Derek Ho

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1182/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32539229 · cited by 191
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8006/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32851549 · cited by 101
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8804/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33881703 · cited by 19

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Cardiff · 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

69 verified reviews
4.98
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69 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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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

Dr. Derek Ho's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Derek Ho 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.

Dr. Derek Ho is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Derek Ho speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

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