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Dr Susanne Althauser

Ophthalmology United Kingdom

Dr Susanne Althauser

2 years of experience

12,605+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Susanne Althauser at a glance

Dr Susanne Althauser is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Europe, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2021).

About

Dr Susanne Althauser is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialising in diabetic retinopathy. She trained in Germany at Albert Ludwig University Medical School, where she gained her MD in Ophthalmology. She then went on to a fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 1994. She has been working at The Royal Free ever since. Dr Althauser has performed over 3000 cataract operations and over 1000 laser treatments.

Dr Althauser has special interests in diabetic eye disease treatments and is a Clinical Lead in Diabetic Retinal Screening. She is also an Honorary Lecturer at the Royal Free Hospital and was named Advanced Medical Leader for BAMM (British Association of Medical Managers). In addition to this, she is on the team of the Dispensaire Francais in London, a charitable organisation that provides medical assistance to French speakers in the UK.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract Surgery


Cataracts

Diabetic Retinopathy

Eye Problems

Diabetic Eye-Disease

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

— Dr Susanne Althauser

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-903729 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-5634F1F4 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,345
Annual physical exam 99395 2,527
Vaccination administration 90471 1,991
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,880

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Susanne Althauser
HEADSHOT
Susanne Althauser in consultation
IN OFFICE
Susanne Althauser with the team
WITH TEAM
Susanne Althauser at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Susanne Althauser

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Susanne Althauser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5190/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38441651 · cited by 145
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Susanne Althauser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7135/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32512515 · cited by 67
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Susanne Althauser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4181/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39590571 · cited by 125

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — · 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 Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.susanne.althauser@euroclinics.example

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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 Susanne Althauser's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Susanne Althauser 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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