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Mr James Neffendorf

Verified Ophthalmology London

Mr James Neffendorf

9 years of experience 5.0 (127 verified reviews)

11,494+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Neffendorf at a glance

Mr James Neffendorf is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2013). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

https://mrjamesneffendorf.com/

James is a Consultant Ophthalmic and Vitreoretinal Surgeon with specialist interest in retinal surgery, cataract surgery and emergency eye care at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London.

He is the Deputy Medical Director at London Lauriston Clinic and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology at King's College London.

He undertook his undergraduate medical degree at the University of Cambridge, followed by clinical medical training at University College London, graduating with Distinction in Clinical Medicine and Surgery. He obtained a degree in Anatomy and Developmental Biology from the University of Cambridge, and has a postgraduate degree in Ophthalmic Research (MD Res) from King's College London for his work into retinal disease and age-related macular degeneration. He was awarded 18 academic prizes and awards during his training.

James carried out his postgraduate medical and surgical training at University College London Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, London before embarking on a career in Ophthalmic Surgery. He was selected for and completed his Ophthalmology training in the prestigious Oxford Deanery. During his training, he undertook an additional 2 year vitreoretinal surgery research fellowship at King's College Hospital.

His subspecialty advanced senior fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery was performed at St. Thomas' Hospital, London.

James is an experienced Cataract and Retinal surgeon, with specialist interests in all aspects of retinal disease including Retinal Detachment Surgery, Floaters, Macular Hole, Epiretinal Membrane, Diabetic Eye Disease, Medical Retina and Complex Cataract Surgery. He also sees patients with General and Emergency Ophthalmic Conditions.

James is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and regularly serves as an examiner for the College. He is actively involved in retinal research and has published in excess of 30 peer reviewed publications as well as presenting his work at over 40 international and national meetings. He is frequently asked to review and critically appraise research for many of the leading ophthalmic specialty journals. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Retinal Specialists (EURETINA) and British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons.

Aside from his clinical work, James is an honorary medical director of an international artificial intelligence company which analyses ocular biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of ophthalmic and neurological disease.

James enjoys skiing and playing tennis, is a member of the Oxford and Cambridge Club and an Associate Member at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He lives in London with his wife Elizabeth, an Oculoplastic surgeon and their sons, Maximilian and Alexander.

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

— Mr James Neffendorf

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-324572 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BD838A2C · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 899
Annual physical exam 99395 2,325
Vaccination administration 90471 429
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,442

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Neffendorf
HEADSHOT
James Neffendorf in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Neffendorf with the team
WITH TEAM
James Neffendorf at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet James Neffendorf

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Neffendorf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4822/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31405458 · cited by 35
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Neffendorf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1199/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32627429 · cited by 145
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Neffendorf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3145/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31982052 · cited by 95
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Neffendorf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1536/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37566714 · cited by 53

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · 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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-24 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-27 · 5 min read

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

127 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 James Neffendorf's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Neffendorf 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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