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Dr. Jaswant Sandhu

Verified Ophthalmology Gateshead

Dr. Jaswant Sandhu

6 years of experience 4.9 (13 verified reviews)

11,393+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Jaswant Sandhu at a glance

Dr. Jaswant Sandhu is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Gateshead, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Gateshead, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Jaswant Sandhu is a highly regarded Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with expertise in anterior segment conditions, external eye diseases, cataract surgery, corneal disorders, and ocular surface transplantation. He earned his medical degree from the University of Manchester in 2008 and went on to complete his postgraduate ophthalmic training in Newcastle. He also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Research from Newcastle University, graduating with distinction.
To further advance his surgical skills, Dr Sandhu undertook a prestigious fellowship in anterior segment, corneal, and external eye surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. In 2021, he obtained the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ Certification in Laser Refractive Surgery (CertLRS). He currently serves as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, part of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
A pioneer in his field, Dr Sandhu performed Newcastle’s first Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), an advanced corneal transplant procedure. Passionate about education, he has contributed to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ national Ophthalmic Training Group and continues to train junior doctors as a clinical and educational supervisor.
He also consults at Newcastle Eye Clinic, offering a wide range of advanced cataract, corneal, and laser eye treatments.

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

— Dr. Jaswant Sandhu

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Gateshead (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Gateshead (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-654223 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-3DDB7141 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,911
Annual physical exam 99395 2,161
Vaccination administration 90471 929
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 662

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jaswant Sandhu
HEADSHOT
Jaswant Sandhu in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jaswant Sandhu with the team
WITH TEAM
Jaswant Sandhu at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Jaswant Sandhu

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jaswant Sandhu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4164/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31209420 · cited by 71
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Jaswant Sandhu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4690/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38015873 · cited by 77
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jaswant Sandhu, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4771/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30531631 · cited by 131

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Gateshead · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

13 verified reviews
4.87
★★★★⯨
13 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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

Dr. Jaswant Sandhu's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Jaswant Sandhu 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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  • What does Jaswant Sandhu specialise in?

    Jaswant Sandhu specialises in Ophthalmology in Gateshead, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

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    Jaswant Sandhu speaks English.

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