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Dr. Harish Bhakta

Rochdale

Dr. Harish Bhakta

2 years of experience

3,654+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Harish Bhakta at a glance

Dr. Harish Bhakta is a practitioner based in Rochdale, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Rochdale, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Harish Bhakta is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in general ophthalmology and laser eye treatments. He graduated with an MBChB from the University of Zimbabwe in 1985 before undertaking specialty training in ophthalmology in Glasgow between 1993 and 1997. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS, Ophthalmology) in 1996 and Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth, UK) in 1997.
Dr Bhakta began his consultant career in Zimbabwe, working at the Richard Morris Eye Unit and Bulawayo Eye Clinic from 1999 to 2009. On returning to the United Kingdom, he was appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, where he has worked since 2009. His earlier clinical training included posts at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow.
His subspecialty expertise is in the use of laser treatments for eye disease. This includes panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) and focal laser therapy for diabetic retinopathy, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for glaucoma, and YAG laser capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification following cataract surgery.
Dr Bhakta also practises at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Rochdale, providing specialist ophthalmic care to patients across Greater Manchester.

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

— Dr. Harish Bhakta

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Rochdale (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency
    Universidad de Navarra, Rochdale (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-70369 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of
#EB-D3B09A4F · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 914
Annual physical exam 99395 844
Vaccination administration 90471 2,244
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,003

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Harish Bhakta
HEADSHOT
Harish Bhakta in consultation
IN OFFICE
Harish Bhakta with the team
WITH TEAM
Harish Bhakta at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Harish Bhakta

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of across GB
    Harish Bhakta, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4380/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36425016 · cited by 82
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in
    Harish Bhakta, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9928/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31272022 · cited by 176
  3. Long-term follow-up of across GB
    Harish Bhakta, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8271/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32182570 · cited by 158
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in
    Harish Bhakta, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5986/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37900449 · cited by 108

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated — Rochdale · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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For international patients

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Patient liaison · harish.bhakta@euroclinics.example

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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.

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