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Dr Farhan Zaidi

Verified Ophthalmology Southampton

Dr Farhan Zaidi

4 years of experience 5.0 (4 verified reviews)

12,594+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
6
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Farhan Zaidi at a glance

Dr Farhan Zaidi is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Southampton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Southampton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Farhan Zaidi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Surgeon with extensive expertise in oculoplastic surgery, medical retina, and general ophthalmology. He graduated from University College London Medical School in 1994 with an MBBS (Hons), earning multiple prizes, including one for greatest overall proficiency.
He trained at leading London teaching hospitals, including UCL and Barts, gaining experience across general surgery before obtaining the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS). He worked on the Professorial Unit of Plastic Surgery at UCL Hospitals before completing his ophthalmology specialty training in London, including rotations at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Mr Zaidi undertook fellowships in oculoplastic surgery and medical retina and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth). He also completed a PhD in ophthalmology at Imperial College London, producing widely cited research.
Mr Zaidi has substantive experience as an NHS consultant ophthalmologist, including emergency ophthalmology. Since 2017, he has served as a consultant in Southampton and as Clinical Lead for the South West London Diabetic Eye Screening Services, managing eye care for over 80,000 patients. In 2024, he was appointed National Clinical Safety Officer (NECSWS) for digital retinal screening across the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand. His practice combines advanced surgical skill, research expertise, and leadership in diabetic eye care and digital ophthalmology.

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

— Dr Farhan Zaidi

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Southampton (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Southampton (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-814967 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E0E5942E · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,050
Annual physical exam 99395 988
Vaccination administration 90471 2,980
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,235

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Farhan Zaidi
HEADSHOT
Farhan Zaidi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Farhan Zaidi with the team
WITH TEAM
Farhan Zaidi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Farhan Zaidi

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Farhan Zaidi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5514/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32257077 · cited by 98
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Farhan Zaidi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2341/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31773080 · cited by 184
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Farhan Zaidi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9105/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37451151 · cited by 46
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Farhan Zaidi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1543/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31128571 · cited by 164

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Southampton · 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 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

4 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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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

Dr Farhan Zaidi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Farhan Zaidi 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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  • What does Farhan Zaidi specialise in?

    Farhan Zaidi specialises in Ophthalmology in Southampton, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Farhan Zaidi treat?

    Farhan Zaidi treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Farhan Zaidi practise?

    Farhan Zaidi practises in Southampton, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Farhan Zaidi speak?

    Farhan Zaidi speaks English, Hindi, Urdu.

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