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Dr Pankaj Kumar Agarwal

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Dr Pankaj Kumar Agarwal

5 years of experience 5.0 (283 verified reviews)

6,130+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Pankaj Kumar Agarwal at a glance

Dr Pankaj Kumar Agarwal is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Pankaj Agarwal is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist in Edinburgh, specialising in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of glaucoma. He graduated in medicine from the University of Kolkata, India, in 1997, and completed both his basic and higher specialist ophthalmology training in Glasgow, where he also undertook a dedicated Fellowship in Glaucoma. 

With over 15 years’ experience as a UK consultant, Mr Agarwal has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist in Edinburgh since 2010 and currently serves as Clinical Lead for the Glaucoma Service in NHS Lothian,

delivering specialist care to patients with complex and long‑term eye conditions. 

Clinical Expertise and Specialist Interests 

Mr Agarwal is recognised for his expertise in:   


Glaucoma diagnosis and long‑term management 

Medical and surgical glaucoma treatments 

Visual field testing and glaucoma monitoring 

Shared‑care glaucoma services 

Patient education and glaucoma awareness 


He has a strong interest in improving early detection of glaucoma, optimising patient‑centred care pathways, and supporting patients in understanding and managing their condition. 

Research, Innovation and Clinical Leadership 

Mr Agarwal is an internationally published clinician‑researcher with a strong academic background. He was the first ophthalmologist to publish evidence supporting the role of itraconazole in the treatment of fungal corneal ulcers, contributing to advances in corneal infection management. 

He has played a key role in national and international research, including:   


Member of the SIGN Glaucoma Guideline Development Group 

Principal Investigator in major international clinical trials, including EAGLE and TAGS 

Co‑researcher in the University of Edinburgh team that developed SVOP (Saccadic Vector Optokinetic Perimetry), an innovative technology for visual field testing in glaucoma patients 


Publications, Teaching and Professional Recognition 

Mr Agarwal has authored over 35 peer‑reviewed publications in leading international ophthalmology journals and has co‑authored a book chapter in his field. He is regularly invited to act as a peer reviewer for respected ophthalmic journals. 

He is also a sought‑after speaker and has delivered invited lectures at national and international ophthalmology conferences, sharing expertise in glaucoma care, service development, and clinical innovation. 

Commitment to Patient Support and Awareness 

Dedicated to improving patient outcomes beyond the clinic, Mr Agarwal founded the first

glaucoma patient support group in Scotland in collaboration with the International Glaucoma Association (IGA). He continues to work actively on glaucoma awareness, education, and patient support, both within the UK and internationally. 

Appointments and Further Information 

To learn more about Mr Agarwal’s clinical services, research work, and patient resources, please

visit: 

www.edinburgheyeconsultant.com 

   

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

— Dr Pankaj Kumar Agarwal

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-406060 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-5E562381 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,199
Annual physical exam 99395 1,649
Vaccination administration 90471 1,513
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,622

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Pankaj Kumar Agarwal in consultation
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Pankaj Kumar Agarwal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 141s
Meet Pankaj Kumar Agarwal

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Pankaj Kumar Agarwal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6980/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32472962 · cited by 39
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Pankaj Kumar Agarwal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1201/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33432797 · cited by 85
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Pankaj Kumar Agarwal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6581/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37271540 · cited by 67

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Edinburgh · 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 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.pankaj.k.agarwal@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

283 verified reviews
4.96
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4★ 1
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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
98.0
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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 Pankaj Kumar Agarwal's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Pankaj Kumar Agarwal 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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