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Mr Edward Saxby

Verified Ophthalmology Taunton

Mr Edward Saxby

16 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

11,333+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Edward Saxby at a glance

Mr Edward Saxby is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Taunton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Taunton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Edward Saxby is a highly experienced Consultant Oculoplastic and Ophthalmic Surgeon based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. He specialises in both functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Mr. Saxby grew up in Devon, England, and qualified in 2012 from the University of Bristol. After completing his foundation training, he spent a year as a clinical fellow in the renowned Bristol plastic surgery department, gaining valuable experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.

Mr. Saxby then went on to complete specialist ophthalmology training in the South East of Scotland, followed by sub-specialty training in oculoplastics, lacrimal, and orbital surgery at the prestigious ophthalmic units in Edinburgh and Cambridge. Since then, he has built a busy practice, specialising  entirely within eyelid surgery. This includes surgery for eyelid malposition e.g. blepharoplasty, ptosis, entropion or ectropion correction, eyelid lumps and bumps, and watery eyes. 

In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Saxby is passionate about medical education. He is an associate fellow of the Higher Education Faculty and has led both national and international courses on eyelid surgery, teaching fellow surgeons worldwide.

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

— Mr Edward Saxby

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Taunton (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Taunton (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-859640 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E77EFEAA · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,946
Annual physical exam 99395 1,428
Vaccination administration 90471 2,012
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,491

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Edward Saxby
HEADSHOT
Edward Saxby in consultation
IN OFFICE
Edward Saxby with the team
WITH TEAM
Edward Saxby at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet Edward Saxby

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Edward Saxby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9995/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34329334 · cited by 170
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Edward Saxby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5758/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35944489 · cited by 32
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Edward Saxby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9777/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33865251 · cited by 46
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Edward Saxby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6310/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38794521 · cited by 132

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Taunton · 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 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · edward.saxby@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
17 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

Mr Edward Saxby's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Edward Saxby 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.

Mr Edward Saxby is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Edward Saxby speaks English.

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