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Mr John Dobbins

Optometry Darlington

Mr John Dobbins

2 years of experience

1,683+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr John Dobbins at a glance

Mr John Dobbins is an Optometry practitioner based in Darlington, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Darlington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr John Dobbins is a Optometrist at Cooper & Leatherbarrow Darlington with over 5 years of experience.
The team at Cooper & Leatherbarrow are committed to providing high quality eye care, providing personalised treatments for each of their clients.

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

— Mr John Dobbins

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Darlington (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Darlington (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-862188 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-3B9CA7DC · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 78
Annual physical exam 99395 664
Vaccination administration 90471 2,176
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,095

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet John Dobbins

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Dobbins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1300/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38177335 · cited by 14
  2. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    John Dobbins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8039/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39030337 · cited by 92

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Darlington · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · john.dobbins@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 John Dobbins's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr John Dobbins treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Darlington matters

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does John Dobbins specialise in?

    John Dobbins specialises in Optometry in Darlington, GB.

  • What conditions does John Dobbins treat?

    John Dobbins treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does John Dobbins practise?

    John Dobbins practises in Darlington, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does John Dobbins speak?

    John Dobbins speaks English.

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