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Dr John Bladen

Verified Ophthalmology Orpington

Dr John Bladen

10 years of experience 5.0 (26 verified reviews)

3,266+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Bladen at a glance

Dr John Bladen is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Orpington, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Orpington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. John Bladen, a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon, brings a wealth of expertise to his practice at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he cares for both adults and children. His specialisation lies in the intricate field of eyelid and orbital cancers, with a focus on providing world-class care.
Having completed his medical training at Imperial College London, Dr. Bladen also holds a BSc in Pharmacology, graduating in 2003. He obtained his Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in 2006 and later became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) in 2014.
Dr. Bladen was awarded the prestigious Fight for Sight Clinical Research Fellowship for his groundbreaking PhD research on the molecular basis of eyelid cancer. Subsequently, he earned his PhD in Cancer Genomics in 2017 and earned numerous accolades for his outstanding international research, including the Moorfields Research Medal in 2017 and twice the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society Best Scientific Paper Prize.
Specialising in oculoplastic, orbital, and cataract surgery, Dr. Bladen is committed to delivering safe and effective treatments. His expertise extends to cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, as well as the management of lacrimal disease, including innovative endonasal treatment for the watery eye. 
Dr. Bladen is an active member of several professional organisations, including the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society (BOPSS), the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), the General Medical Council (GMC), the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (AVRO), and the Medical Protection Society.

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

— Dr John Bladen

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Orpington (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Orpington (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-355599 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-6B51BC41 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,743
Annual physical exam 99395 809
Vaccination administration 90471 1,505
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 302

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

John Bladen
HEADSHOT
John Bladen in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Bladen with the team
WITH TEAM
John Bladen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet John Bladen

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Bladen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4120/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38584743 · cited by 159
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    John Bladen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7145/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37322423 · cited by 53

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

26 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
26 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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
99.0
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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 John Bladen's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Bladen 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.

Dr John Bladen is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    John Bladen specialises in Ophthalmology in Orpington, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

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    John Bladen speaks English.

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