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Mr Mario Saldanha

Verified Ophthalmology Swansea

Mr Mario Saldanha

2 years of experience 5.0 (25 verified reviews)

6,493+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Mario Saldanha at a glance

Mr Mario Saldanha is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Swansea, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Swansea, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Mario J Saldanha is currently a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Singleton Hospital, Swansea as well as a director of Eye Wales. He holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer position with Cardiff University. He graduated from Medicine in 1996. He has over 20 years experience in ophthalmology working in a variety of eminent Ophthalmic centres in the UK and Internationally.
Mr Saldanha has completed a prestigious fellowship at the University of Toronto in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, where he helped pioneer the technique of Cornea Transplantation, Lamellar Keratoplasty (DMEK) through keyhole access (without any stitches).
He is the only Cornea sub-specialist providing expertise to the population of Swansea Bay and Hywel Da health boards. He is the only Surgeon in all of Wales who offers Cross-linking for Keratoconus using the Accelerated cross-linking protocol on the NHS and privately.
Mr Saldanha is a member of various national and international Ophthalmic societies. He is invited faculty to teach cornea transplantation techniques at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Board of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He has contributed numerous chapters and articles in various textbooks and academic journals.
He has recently been invited to join the board of the UKISCRS committee (UK's cataract and refractive society)
He is a specialist in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
He offers Multifocal Lenses, Refractive Lens Exchange, IPCL's and Refractive Surgery.

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

— Mr Mario Saldanha

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Swansea (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Swansea (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-980693 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-351979A2 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,342
Annual physical exam 99395 1,072
Vaccination administration 90471 1,080
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,999

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mario Saldanha
HEADSHOT
Mario Saldanha in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mario Saldanha with the team
WITH TEAM
Mario Saldanha at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Mario Saldanha

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Mario Saldanha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9224/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39924312 · cited by 30
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mario Saldanha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5443/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38368224 · cited by 164
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Mario Saldanha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5545/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31400259 · cited by 170

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Swansea · 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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mario.saldanha.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

25 verified reviews
4.95
★★★★⯨
25 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
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 Mario Saldanha's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Mario Saldanha 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.

Mr Mario Saldanha is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Mario Saldanha specialises in Ophthalmology in Swansea, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

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    Mario Saldanha speaks English, Hindi.

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