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Mr Achim Nestel

Ophthalmology Barnstaple

Mr Achim Nestel

6 years of experience

9,714+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Achim Nestel at a glance

Mr Achim Nestel is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Barnstaple, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ 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 Barnstaple, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Nestel is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis.
Mr. Nestel graduated from Heidelberg University in 1999 and went on to complete his Ph.D. equivalent in Immunology in a joint venture between Heidelberg University and The Mayo Clinic [Rochester, USA] with first-class honours ['Magna cum laude']. Mr. Nestel trained as a specialist registrar at the University of Mannheim and then completed a series of fellowships in glaucoma, medical retina, and uveitis in Cheltenham, Cardiff, and Bristol before being appointed to a permanent NHS consultant post at the North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple in 2009. He was awarded several clinical excellence awards by the Northern Devon Healthcare Trust in 2011, 2013, and 2015 for leading a high-quality service and contributing to the NHS through research and innovation as well as teaching and training. His 360-degree patient feedback is consistently excellent and stands at 5.8/6.0 in 2019. He holds a certificate of standardised ophthalmic ultrasound which enables him to detect abnormalities behind the eyeball. His surgical complication rate is very low at 0.61%. His current performance figures can be accessed via the National Ophthalmic Database.

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

— Mr Achim Nestel

Education & training

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

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-931546 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2E4F239F · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,561
Annual physical exam 99395 1,967
Vaccination administration 90471 2,167
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 792

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Achim Nestel
HEADSHOT
Achim Nestel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Achim Nestel with the team
WITH TEAM
Achim Nestel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Achim Nestel

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Achim Nestel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4674/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31062520 · cited by 153
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Achim Nestel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3946/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38483714 · cited by 123

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Barnstaple · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 · mr.achim.nestel.1@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 Achim Nestel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Achim Nestel 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 Achim Nestel specialise in?

    Achim Nestel specialises in Ophthalmology in Barnstaple, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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    Achim Nestel speaks English, French, German.

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