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Mr Harry Orlans

Verified Ophthalmology Hitchin

Mr Harry Orlans

2 years of experience 5.0 (98 verified reviews)

11,174+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Harry Orlans at a glance

Mr Harry Orlans is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Hitchin, 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, 2023). Serves patients in Hitchin, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Harry Orlans is a Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Ophthalmologist with his NHS practice based at East & North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. He specialises in all aspects of vitreoretinal and cataract surgery, including the surgical management of floaters, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, vitreous haemorrhage, and complex or secondary lens surgery. In addition, he performs a wide range of laser procedures such as YAG laser posterior capsulotomy, laser retinopexy, pan-retinal photocoagulation, and laser peripheral iridotomy, and also sees general ophthalmology and emergency patients.
Mr Orlans has undertaken comprehensive training at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a First Class degree in Physiology and Neuroscience, ranking top in the University, before completing his Clinical Medicine training with Distinction at the University of Oxford. He completed his Ophthalmic Specialist Training within the North London Deanery and went on to undertake highly competitive fellowships in Vitreoretinal Surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He also holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, where his research focused on pioneering treatments for inherited retinal diseases.
His clinical and academic achievements have been recognised through numerous prestigious prizes and grants, including the Crombie Medal and the AMO Prize from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Ruskell Medal from the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, and the Founder’s Cup from the Oxford Ophthalmological Congress. He has also been awarded research funding exceeding £1.5 million from the UK Medical Research Council.
Mr Orlans is actively involved in clinical research and education within vitreoretinal surgery, ophthalmology, and retinal science. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and currently serves as a Tutor in Ophthalmology at the University of Cambridge, contributing to the training of future ophthalmologists.

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

— Mr Harry Orlans

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Hitchin (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Hitchin (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-675614 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-08023ACD · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,428
Annual physical exam 99395 1,898
Vaccination administration 90471 2,178
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 901

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

Office, team & in practice

Harry Orlans
HEADSHOT
Harry Orlans in consultation
IN OFFICE
Harry Orlans with the team
WITH TEAM
Harry Orlans at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Harry Orlans

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Harry Orlans, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5580/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34495240 · cited by 28
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Harry Orlans, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1939/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37295346 · cited by 14
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Harry Orlans, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6911/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35926709 · cited by 72

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Hitchin · 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 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · harry.orlans.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

98 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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
98.0
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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 Harry Orlans's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Harry Orlans 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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    Harry Orlans speaks English.

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