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Dr Matthew J Wakefield

Ophthalmology Salisbury

Dr Matthew J Wakefield

8 years of experience

8,644+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Matthew J Wakefield at a glance

Dr Matthew J Wakefield is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Salisbury, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Matthew J Wakefield is a highly experienced Ophthalmologist. They are an expert in micro-incision cataract surgery and complex cataract surgery. Dr Wakefield also provides lens replacement surgery to reduce a patient's dependence on glasses.
Dr Wakefield is passionate about teaching and is a Lead Trainer on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' Microsurgical Skills Faculty, where they teach future surgeons how to perform cataract surgery. Dr Wakefield also has advanced specialist training in corneal and external eye disease.
Dr Wakefield graduated from the University of Birmingham and completed postgraduate Ophthalmic Specialist Training in the UK. They are a Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a member of The Bowman's Club, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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

— Dr Matthew J Wakefield

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Salisbury (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Salisbury (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-989147 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-356CC3FB · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,599
Annual physical exam 99395 2,817
Vaccination administration 90471 1,281
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,286

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Matthew J Wakefield in consultation
IN OFFICE
Matthew J Wakefield with the team
WITH TEAM
Matthew J Wakefield at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Matthew J Wakefield

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Matthew J Wakefield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4929/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36050410 · cited by 119
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matthew J Wakefield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7714/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31921761 · cited by 125
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Matthew J Wakefield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5172/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36268717 · cited by 35
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matthew J Wakefield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9368/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37220320 · cited by 49

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.matthew.j.wakefield@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 Matthew J Wakefield's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Matthew J Wakefield 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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    Matthew J Wakefield specialises in Ophthalmology in Salisbury, GB. 19 years of clinical experience.

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    Matthew J Wakefield speaks English.

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