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Dr Gabriella De Salvo
👤 12 years of experience
8,378+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
13
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Dr Gabriella De Salvo is a highly regarded Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience based in Southampton, currently seeing private patients at Spire Southampton Hospital and the University Hospital in Southampton. She offers professional and personalised care to both adults and children 3 years and above.
Dr De Salvo completed her medical degree at the University of Messina, Italy, in 2001 followed by her ophthalmology training at the University of Palermo, Italy. She also completed training internationally at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, USA, and University Hospital in Vienna, Austria. She underwent advanced training in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Dr De Salvo got her PhD at the University of Portsmouth, UK in April 2025.
Specialising in medical retina conditions, Dr De Salvo has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vein occlusion, intraocular tumours, diabetic retinopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, and inflammatory conditions. She has administered over 10,000 intravitreal injections of VEGF and steroid implants for retinal conditions and provides second opinions for complex cases. Beyond ophthalmology, she has a keen interest in facial and anti-wrinkle assessment.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr De Salvo has published in international peer-reviewed journals and leads clinical trials. She actively participates in medical education and collaborates with several pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis, Bayer, Roche, AbbVie, Boehringer Ingelheim, Teva, and Heidelberg Engineering.
Dr De Salvo completed her medical degree at the University of Messina, Italy, in 2001 followed by her ophthalmology training at the University of Palermo, Italy. She also completed training internationally at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, USA, and University Hospital in Vienna, Austria. She underwent advanced training in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Dr De Salvo got her PhD at the University of Portsmouth, UK in April 2025.
Specialising in medical retina conditions, Dr De Salvo has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vein occlusion, intraocular tumours, diabetic retinopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy, polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, and inflammatory conditions. She has administered over 10,000 intravitreal injections of VEGF and steroid implants for retinal conditions and provides second opinions for complex cases. Beyond ophthalmology, she has a keen interest in facial and anti-wrinkle assessment.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr De Salvo has published in international peer-reviewed journals and leads clinical trials. She actively participates in medical education and collaborates with several pharmaceutical companies, including Novartis, Bayer, Roche, AbbVie, Boehringer Ingelheim, Teva, and Heidelberg Engineering.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Gabriella De Salvo
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,511 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,705 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,017 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,190 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4017/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39584325 · cited by 47
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.5462/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35209333 · cited by 149
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1379/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37386655 · cited by 3
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Eastleigh · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Eastleigh · 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 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · gabriella.de.salvo@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
24 verified reviews4.99
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24 reviews
- 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
- 99.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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