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Mr Minak Bhalla

Verified Ophthalmology Harrow

Mr Minak Bhalla

6 years of experience 5.0 (48 verified reviews)

10,000+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Minak Bhalla at a glance

Mr Minak Bhalla is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Harrow, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Harrow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Minak Bhalla is a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Based at the Royal Free Hospital and Clinica London, he is recognised for his clinical expertise, innovative surgical techniques, and patient-centred approach.
Mr Bhalla offers a range of advanced treatments for glaucoma, including the Hydrus Microstent, iStent, PreserFlo MicroShunt, and PAUL Glaucoma Implant. He also provides laser treatments such as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), laser iridotomy, and cyclodiode therapy, as well as cataract surgery in glaucoma patients, with or without minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures.
He completed a two-year Glaucoma Surgical Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he was the senior lead fellow under the mentorship of world-renowned glaucoma surgeons. During his training in the prestigious North London Ophthalmology Deanery, he was appointed Chief Resident at the Western Eye Hospital and gained extensive experience at leading centres including Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Mr Bhalla’s commitment to education and innovation is reflected in his numerous achievements. He has received national awards for his research, contributed chapters to a leading ophthalmology textbook, and co-developed an educational ophthalmology app for resident training. He continues to mentor junior colleagues and support both local and national training programmes, including those preparing for their FRCOphth exams.
Passionate about global ophthalmology, Mr Bhalla co-leads the postgraduate programme for the Global Education & Research Organisation (GERSO) and has helped establish a glaucoma surgical training project in West Africa in collaboration with UCL and international partners. His research has been presented at several national and international meetings.
Known for his warmth, clear communication, and attention to detail, Mr Bhalla builds strong, trust-based relationships with his patients. He has developed patient information resources to empower individuals in making informed decisions about their care.
Beyond his clinical practice, Mr Bhalla actively supports charitable initiatives, having raised over £25,000 for causes in the UK and abroad. He has volunteered at outreach eye camps in Cambodia and continues to support local community projects.

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

— Mr Minak Bhalla

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Harrow (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Harrow (GB)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-659010 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B5B70B03 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,507
Annual physical exam 99395 3,029
Vaccination administration 90471 2,109
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,882

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

Minak Bhalla
HEADSHOT
Minak Bhalla in consultation
IN OFFICE
Minak Bhalla with the team
WITH TEAM
Minak Bhalla at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Minak Bhalla

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Minak Bhalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5465/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32718323 · cited by 75
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Minak Bhalla, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4277/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38508778 · cited by 105

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Harrow · 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 2026-03-14 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-26 · 6 min read

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

48 verified reviews
4.97
★★★★⯨
48 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 Minak Bhalla's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Minak Bhalla 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 Minak Bhalla is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Minak Bhalla specialises in Ophthalmology in Harrow, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

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    Minak Bhalla speaks English.

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