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Mr Francesco Sabatino

Verified Ophthalmology Norwich

Mr Francesco Sabatino

5 years of experience 5.0 (9 verified reviews)

6,798+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Francesco Sabatino at a glance

Mr Francesco Sabatino is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Norwich, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Norwich, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Francesco Sabatino is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in complex retinal (vitreoretinal) and cataract surgery. He provides expert care for all aspects of surgical retinal conditions and complex cataract cases, with private practice at Spire Norwich Hospital and Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital.

He holds a substantive Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon post at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

He is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia.

Retinal (vitreoretinal) surgery

Mr Sabatino specialises in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex retinal conditions, including:


Macular hole

Epiretinal membrane (macular pucker)

Floaters

Diabetic eye disease

Vitreomacular traction

Complications of cataract surgery

Complex vitreoretinal disease.


He performs high-volume and complex vitreoretinal procedures and receives tertiary referrals for complex retinal disease and complications of cataract and vitreoretinal surgery.

Mr Sabatino completed senior vitreoretinal fellowships at leading UK institutions including Moorfields Eye Hospital, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.

Cataract surgery

He performs both routine and complex cataract

surgery, offering:


Standard intraocular lenses

Toric lenses (for astigmatism)

Premium lenses (multifocal and extended depth of focus)

YAG laser capsulotomy


He completed a senior cataract fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Distinction) from the University of Ulster.

Advanced anterior segment reconstruction

His practice also includes:


Artificial iris implantation

Management of aphakia

Dislocated cataract

Dislocated IOL

Scleral-fixated and iris-fixated intraocular lenses


Research and teaching

He is actively involved in clinical research and education, leading clinical trials and publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. He is College Tutor for Ophthalmology at NNUH.

He has received awards from Euretina (European Society of Retinal Specialists) and BEAVRS (British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons).

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

— Mr Francesco Sabatino

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Norwich (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Norwich (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-73593 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-72B957F1 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 176
Annual physical exam 99395 2,054
Vaccination administration 90471 622
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,441

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

Office, team & in practice

Francesco Sabatino
HEADSHOT
Francesco Sabatino in consultation
IN OFFICE
Francesco Sabatino with the team
WITH TEAM
Francesco Sabatino at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Francesco Sabatino

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Francesco Sabatino, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6804/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36509908 · cited by 56
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Francesco Sabatino, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6920/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35828363 · cited by 2
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Francesco Sabatino, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2874/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36780043 · cited by 132

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Norwich · 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 · francesco.sabatino@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

9 verified reviews
5.00
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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 Francesco Sabatino's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Francesco Sabatino 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 Francesco Sabatino is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

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