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Mr Assad Jalil

Ophthalmology Cheadle

Mr Assad Jalil

2 years of experience

9,680+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Assad Jalil at a glance

Mr Assad Jalil is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Assad Jalil is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal and Cataract Surgeon and Uveitis Specialist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, one of the leading ophthalmic units of Europe, and a centre for clinical and research excellence.

Mr. Jalil has extensive experience in all aspects of latest vitreoretinal surgery including 23G, 25G and 27G pars plana vitrectomies. He has a special interest in surgical and medical management of vitreous and retinal diseases including retinal detachment; diabetic retinopathy; macular diseases including macular hole and epiretinal membranes; floaters; retinal vein occlusions; and age-related macular degeneration (including the use of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections). His surgical expertise also encompasses simple and complex cataract surgery as well as dealing with complications of cataract surgery. In addition, he is an expert of complex, sight- threatening ocular inflammatory disorders (uveitis) especially in the use of immunosuppressive medications and vitrectomy in dealing with this condition. He regularly audits his practice to ensure the highest standards of quality of care.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Mr. Jalil is an integral part of the research team at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital which has pioneered research into, amongst others, retinal implants and retinal gene therapy. He is one of the few retinal surgeons in the world performing retinal gene therapy and recently carried out one of the first ocular gene therapy surgeries in UK on a patient with a rare inherited retinal disease.

Mr. Jalil has co-authored 3 book chapters in addition to more than 30 publications in peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals. He regularly presents at national and international meetings. He is the supervisor of the well renowned Clinical as well as the Research Vitreoretinal fellowships at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, and is involved in training surgeons from all over the world.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Simple and complex Cataract surgery

• Pars plana vitrectomy

• Retinal detachment surgery including scleral buckling

• Macular hole surgery

• Surgery for removal of epiretinal membranes

• Vitrectomy for diabetic eye disease

• Vitrectomy to remove vitreous floaters

• Vitrectomy to diagnose and sometimes treat uveitis and its complications

• Intravitreal injections for wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic

macular oedema and retinal vein occlusions

• Laser capsulotomy

• Laser iridotomy

• Laser treatment for retinal tears

• Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion

In addition to simple and complex cataract surgery, Mr. Jalil has a special interest in surgical and medical management of vitreous and retinal diseases: Retinal detachment; Diabetic retinopathy; Macular diseases like macular hole and epiretinal membranes; Retinal vein occlusions; Age-related Macular Degeneration (including intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy); and Floaters.

In addition he is an expert on complex, sight-threatening ocular inflammatory disorders especially in the use of immunosuppressive medications and vitrectomy in dealing with these conditions.

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

— Mr Assad Jalil

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cheadle (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-563153 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-DEED1F83 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,042
Annual physical exam 99395 324
Vaccination administration 90471 2,036
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,419

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Assad Jalil in consultation
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Assad Jalil with the team
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Assad Jalil at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 97s
Meet Assad Jalil

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Assad Jalil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5679/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38779687 · cited by 2
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Assad Jalil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4462/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30269818 · cited by 128
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Assad Jalil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9685/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36320027 · cited by 14

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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Patient liaison · mr.assad.jalil.1@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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 Assad Jalil's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Assad Jalil 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

Why local healthcare in Cheadle matters

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  • What does Assad Jalil specialise in?

    Assad Jalil specialises in Ophthalmology in Cheadle, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

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    Assad Jalil treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Assad Jalil practise?

    Assad Jalil practises in Cheadle, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Assad Jalil speak?

    Assad Jalil speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

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