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Mr Venki Sundaram

Verified Ophthalmology Harpenden

Mr Venki Sundaram

6 years of experience 5.0 (18 verified reviews)

6,422+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Venki Sundaram at a glance

Mr Venki Sundaram is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Harpenden, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Venki Sundaram is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Luton and Dunstable NHS University Hospital. He qualified from Oxford University Medical School and trained in Ophthalmology in the London Deanery and Moorfields Eye Hospital, the oldest and largest centre for ophthalmic treatment in Europe.
Mr Sundaram completed Retinal Fellowship at Moorfields and gained wide experience of retinal conditions and complex cataract surgery. In 2014, Mr Sundaram obtained his MD research degree from UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields working as the Principal Ophthalmologist to the world's first gene therapy trial for inherited retinal disease, and Europe's first retinal Stem Cell Therapy trial.
Mr Sundaram specialises in medical retinal conditions (macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy, retinal vein occlusion, myopic degeneration and central serous retinopathy); cataract surgery (particularly in patients with additional retinal problems); and glaucoma. He is an expert in intravitreal injections for retinal conditions, retinal laser therapy, cataract surgery using monofocal, toric and multifocal lenses, and glaucoma laser.
Mr Sundaram is actively involved in clinical research and has a keen interest in the development of retinal therapies. He has co-authored a number of publications in some of the most prestigious medical journals. He is also the lead author of the "Training in Ophthalmology" textbook published by Oxford University Press and widely used by junior Ophthalmologists in the UK and abroad. Mr Sundaram also sits on advisory panels for major ophthalmic therapeutic companies.

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

— Mr Venki Sundaram

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Harpenden (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Harpenden (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-266976 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-EBA1621E · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 811
Annual physical exam 99395 2,541
Vaccination administration 90471 197
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 666

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Venki Sundaram
HEADSHOT
Venki Sundaram in consultation
IN OFFICE
Venki Sundaram with the team
WITH TEAM
Venki Sundaram at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Venki Sundaram

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Venki Sundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4511/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35316850 · cited by 91
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Venki Sundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3025/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37552838 · cited by 193
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Venki Sundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5438/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30191984 · cited by 119
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Venki Sundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8573/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38258224 · cited by 93

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Harpenden · 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 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

18 verified reviews
4.96
★★★★⯨
18 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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

Mr Venki Sundaram's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Venki Sundaram 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 Harpenden matters

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    Venki Sundaram specialises in Ophthalmology in Harpenden, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

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    Venki Sundaram speaks English.

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