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Mr Derek Thomson

Optometry Annan

Mr Derek Thomson

2 years of experience

2,547+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Derek Thomson at a glance

Mr Derek Thomson is an Optometry practitioner based in Annan, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Annan, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Derek Thomson is a well experienced Optometrist at Kidner Opticians Annan with over 20 years of experience. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Optometry at Glasgow Caledonian University in 2000 and became registered with the General Optical Council in 2001. Also in 2001, he became a Member of the College of Optometrists.
Derek also holds a Diploma in Therapeutics in Independent Prescribing from Glasgow Caledonian University and is qualified glaucoma management (level 11) by NHS Scotland.

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

— Mr Derek Thomson

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Annan (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Optometry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Annan (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-50064 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-6DD5864C · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 799
Annual physical exam 99395 1,713
Vaccination administration 90471 2,977
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,518

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

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Derek Thomson

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Derek Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7372/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35192898 · cited by 15
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Derek Thomson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3688/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34356316 · cited by 181

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Annan · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · derek.thomson@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Derek Thomson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Derek Thomson treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Annan 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 Annan 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 Derek Thomson specialise in?

    Derek Thomson specialises in Optometry in Annan, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Derek Thomson treat?

    Derek Thomson treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Derek Thomson practise?

    Derek Thomson practises in Annan, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Derek Thomson speak?

    Derek Thomson speaks English.

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