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Mr Ayad Shafiq

Ophthalmology Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Mr Ayad Shafiq

12 years of experience

7,320+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ayad Shafiq at a glance

Mr Ayad Shafiq is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsBiometry and intraocular lens implant calculation
Microincision phakoemulsification cataract surgery .
Trifocal implant surgery
Toric lens implant surgery

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

— Mr Ayad Shafiq

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-446425 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-13078C49 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,220
Annual physical exam 99395 1,754
Vaccination administration 90471 2,178
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,461

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

Ayad Shafiq
HEADSHOT
Ayad Shafiq in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ayad Shafiq with the team
WITH TEAM
Ayad Shafiq at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Ayad Shafiq

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Ayad Shafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4655/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39706188 · cited by 36
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Ayad Shafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1517/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36379522 · cited by 150

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Newcastle-upon-Tyne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-10 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-12 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.ayad.shafiq@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 Ayad Shafiq's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Ayad Shafiq specialise in?

    Ayad Shafiq specialises in Ophthalmology in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ayad Shafiq treat?

    Ayad Shafiq treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ayad Shafiq practise?

    Ayad Shafiq practises in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ayad Shafiq speak?

    Ayad Shafiq speaks English.

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