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Dr John Buchan

Verified Ophthalmology Bradford

Dr John Buchan

3 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

11,779+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Buchan at a glance

Dr John Buchan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Bradford, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Bradford, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr John Buchan works part time as a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Leeds, and part time as an Assistant Professor at the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) in the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In 2015/16 he worked with the RCOphth as Principal Investigator on the Way Forward project aiming to identify and disseminate progressive working practices evolving from within UK eye departments that drive standards and efficiency in service delivery. During training, he completed an MD at ICEH, and has maintained an active and varied research interest subsequently.

Having undertaken an Ophthalmic Public Health fellowship post-CCT he deputises as a college representative on the Vision 2020 Public Health Committee, and retains a strong commitment to the application of public health principles to the delivery of sustainable eye care as part of the Leeds Ophthalmic Public Health Team.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
cataract surgery

complex cataract surgery


cataracts

eye problems

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

— Dr John Buchan

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Bradford (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Bradford (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-248105 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-4489FD92 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,698
Annual physical exam 99395 1,716
Vaccination administration 90471 2,468
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 139

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Buchan
HEADSHOT
John Buchan in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Buchan with the team
WITH TEAM
John Buchan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 66s
Meet John Buchan

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    John Buchan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3235/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39348356 · cited by 82
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    John Buchan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6061/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32042187 · cited by 192
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    John Buchan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6619/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34001759 · cited by 102

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Bradford · 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 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.john.buchan@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
3 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

Dr John Buchan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Buchan 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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  • What does John Buchan specialise in?

    John Buchan specialises in Ophthalmology in Bradford, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does John Buchan practise?

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    John Buchan speaks English.

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