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Dr Alasdair Purdie

Ophthalmology Glasgow

Dr Alasdair Purdie

15 years of experience

3,077+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alasdair Purdie at a glance

Dr Alasdair Purdie is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Glasgow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Alasdair Purdie is a highly qualified Ophthalmologist. After graduating, they undertook a placement at the National University of Singapore. Dr Purdie's house jobs were in Oncology/General Medicine and Cardio-Thoracic surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, followed by two years in general medicine.
Dr Purdie holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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

— Dr Alasdair Purdie

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-764137 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-D5CF7492 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,221
Annual physical exam 99395 1,331
Vaccination administration 90471 1,307
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,668

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 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alasdair Purdie
HEADSHOT
Alasdair Purdie in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alasdair Purdie with the team
WITH TEAM
Alasdair Purdie at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Alasdair Purdie

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Alasdair Purdie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8804/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38189861 · cited by 181
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alasdair Purdie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2821/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30375445 · cited by 39
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Alasdair Purdie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2203/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39423472 · cited by 177

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 · dr.alasdair.purdie.1@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

Dr Alasdair Purdie's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alasdair Purdie 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

Why local healthcare in Glasgow matters

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  • What does Alasdair Purdie specialise in?

    Alasdair Purdie specialises in Ophthalmology in Glasgow, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Alasdair Purdie treat?

    Alasdair Purdie treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alasdair Purdie practise?

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    Alasdair Purdie speaks English, French.

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