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Mr Husam Elghalhud

Verified Ophthalmology Orpington

Mr Husam Elghalhud

16 years of experience 4.8 (241 verified reviews)

3,767+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Husam Elghalhud at a glance

Mr Husam Elghalhud is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Orpington, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Orpington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Husam Elghalhud is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over two decades of experience in the field. Husam specialises in Cataract surgery, including simple and complex cases and implanting lenses (both standard and premium)over 40,000 cases. He was at the Pennine Acute Trust where he is Retina and Theatre Lead, and supervises trainee surgeons.

Husam qualified as a doctor in 1998, after which he completed a subspeciality fellowship in Cataract and Anterior segment, at the Queen Victoria Hospital Sussex. He also undertook his specialist training in London and Kent, which gave him a wider knowledge regarding eye issues such as dry eyes, floaters and Blepharitis. Mr Elghalhud went on to improve at develop the trusts he works at, by improving cataract complication rates, and bringing innovative treatments such as inravitreal injections for macular degenerations and Argon retina laser. He also offers a glaucoma service.

Refractive surgery Lasik, PRK, lens exchange  for Presbyopia and ICL lenses.

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

— Mr Husam Elghalhud

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Orpington (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Orpington (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-205107 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-00B93948 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,038
Annual physical exam 99395 624
Vaccination administration 90471 264
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 415

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Husam Elghalhud in consultation
IN OFFICE
Husam Elghalhud with the team
WITH TEAM
Husam Elghalhud at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Husam Elghalhud

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Husam Elghalhud, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2589/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30986593 · cited by 126
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Husam Elghalhud, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4742/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39077072 · cited by 156
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Husam Elghalhud, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9600/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33006648 · cited by 50

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

241 verified reviews
4.84
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241 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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 Husam Elghalhud's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Husam Elghalhud 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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  • What does Husam Elghalhud specialise in?

    Husam Elghalhud specialises in Ophthalmology in Orpington, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Husam Elghalhud practise?

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    Husam Elghalhud speaks English, Arabic.

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