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Mr Atul Varma
👤 14 years of experience
3,738+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Mr. Atul Varma is a highly experienced Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and the Head of Clinical Services for Ophthalmology at The MidYorkshire Teaching NHS Trust in Yorkshire. With over 30 years of experience in ophthalmology, he has been a Consultant in the UK for more than 21 years, specialising in complex cataract surgery, micro-incision cataract surgery, refractive lens surgery, medical retina, and neuro-ophthalmology.
Mr. Varma graduated with an MBBS and went on to complete his Master’s degree in Ophthalmology. He further enhanced his expertise by completing the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology and obtaining a Fellowship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth.) in London. Recently, he spent a year working at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and STARS in Brisbane, Australia, further expanding his international experience.
He has performed nearly 10,000 cataract surgeries and is a renowned trainer on the Microsurgical Skills Course for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Mr. Varma also co-organises the Advanced Phaco Study Day for trainees and leads the Cataract Advanced Training and Simulation course. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, including the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS). He has co-authored several research papers published in international journals and has contributed presentations, posters, and videos at various ophthalmology conferences.
In his private practice, Mr. Varma offers a comprehensive range of services, using the latest surgical techniques and intraocular lenses, some of which are not available on the NHS. He is also involved in charitable initiatives, having contributed his surgical skills to the Khmer Sight Foundation in Cambodia, helping provide sight-saving surgeries to underserved communities.
His areas of expertise include cataract surgery (with advanced options such as monofocal, toric, trifocal, trifocal toric, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses), medical retina (including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular occlusions), and neuro-ophthalmology.
Mr. Varma graduated with an MBBS and went on to complete his Master’s degree in Ophthalmology. He further enhanced his expertise by completing the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology and obtaining a Fellowship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth.) in London. Recently, he spent a year working at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and STARS in Brisbane, Australia, further expanding his international experience.
He has performed nearly 10,000 cataract surgeries and is a renowned trainer on the Microsurgical Skills Course for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Mr. Varma also co-organises the Advanced Phaco Study Day for trainees and leads the Cataract Advanced Training and Simulation course. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, including the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS). He has co-authored several research papers published in international journals and has contributed presentations, posters, and videos at various ophthalmology conferences.
In his private practice, Mr. Varma offers a comprehensive range of services, using the latest surgical techniques and intraocular lenses, some of which are not available on the NHS. He is also involved in charitable initiatives, having contributed his surgical skills to the Khmer Sight Foundation in Cambodia, helping provide sight-saving surgeries to underserved communities.
His areas of expertise include cataract surgery (with advanced options such as monofocal, toric, trifocal, trifocal toric, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses), medical retina (including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular occlusions), and neuro-ophthalmology.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Atul Varma
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,328 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,622 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 126 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 833 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.5204/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31165477 · cited by 136
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.7799/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35155453 · cited by 50
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.5186/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39117264 · cited by 76
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.8988/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31687658 · cited by 70
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Leeds · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Leeds · 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 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.atul.varma@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
9 verified reviews5.00
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9 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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