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Mr Christopher McLean

Verified Ophthalmology Ashtead, Surrey

Mr Christopher McLean

3 years of experience 5.0 (50 verified reviews)

13,046+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Christopher McLean at a glance

Mr Christopher McLean is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Ashtead, Surrey, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Ashtead, Surrey, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Chris McLean is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Guildford. He did his medical training at Imperial College, London, qualifying in 1989. After his initial medical degree, he undertook his postgraduate ophthalmic training which involved working at several London teaching Hospitals and he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 1993. His specialist training continued at Moorfield's Eye Hospital where he also undertook a Fellowship in Oculoplastic and Lacrimal surgery under Mr Richard Collin and Mr Geoffrey Rose.
With extensive skill and experience under his belt, Mr. Mclean became an NHS Consultant at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in 1999, and also works at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey as well as his private practice in Guildford and the surrounding area. He is a founder member of the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society.
Mr McLean's great passions are small incision cataract surgery, oculoplastic surgery (plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes) and lacrimal surgery. In addition to his skill as an ophthalmic surgeon, he is also a keen player in the field of research and is currently involved in several ophthalmic research projects and has presented his work both nationally and internationally.
In his spare time he enjoys hill walking with his family and dogs, as well as squash, drawing & painting, trying to play golf and mountaineering.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsLacrimal surgery (DCR),
Entropion surgery,
Chalazion removal,
Skin cancer treatment around the eyes
Oculoplastic Surgery
Small incision cataract surgery
Blepharoplasty
Botulinum toxin
Ptosis surgery
Ingrowing Eyelashes
Removal of lumps/cysts around the eyes
Thyroid related eyelid treatment
Laser trabeculoplasty
Trabeculoplasty
Punctoplasty
Small incision cataract surgery,
Oculoplastic surgery (plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes)
Lacrimal surgery

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

— Mr Christopher McLean

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Ashtead, Surrey (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Ashtead, Surrey (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-272055 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-A24E236C · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,654
Annual physical exam 99395 928
Vaccination administration 90471 1,368
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,015

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Christopher McLean
HEADSHOT
Christopher McLean in consultation
IN OFFICE
Christopher McLean with the team
WITH TEAM
Christopher McLean at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Christopher McLean

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Christopher McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9957/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36839149 · cited by 62
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Christopher McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4992/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35438158 · cited by 44
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Christopher McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4580/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34069205 · cited by 106
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Christopher McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7448/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35756617 · cited by 160

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Ashtead, Surrey · 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 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-08 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-22 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.chris.mclean.2@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

50 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
50 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
99.0
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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 Christopher McLean's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Christopher McLean 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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