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Mr David Bessant

Ophthalmology Harrow

Mr David Bessant

2 years of experience

8,583+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Bessant at a glance

Mr David Bessant is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Harrow, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Harrow, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

David graduated with First Class Honours from the University of St Andrews before transferring to Manchester Medical School, where his MBChB was also awarded with Honours. He gained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 1992, winning the Brian Harcourt Medal for the highest mark in the 1992/93 Fellowship examinations. He undertook a Medical Research Council Fellowship, studying inherited eye disorders, from 1995-1998. He was awarded an MD from the University of London for this research work, which culminated in the discovery of a novel gene (NRL) causing autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Genetics).

He has published over 30 scientific papers, review articles and book chapters. In addition he has been a committed MRCP Clinical lecturer for over 15 years, and regularly trains junior ophthalmic surgeons, hospital physicians, general practitioners and optometrists.

David commenced his ophthalmology training at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. From 1992, he carried out his higher surgical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, including periods spent in all six specialist services (cornea, glaucoma, medical retina, oculoplastics, paediatrics & strabismus and surgical retina) and attachments to the Royal Free and University College Hospitals.

His training culminated in three years as a Fellow in the cataract and medical retina services at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he gained extensive experience in the medical and surgical management of cataract and medical retinal disorders.

David is an expert in the field of phacoemulsification cataract surgery, including the use of toric intraocular lens implants to correct astigmatism and multifocal (trifocal) lens implants to minimise the need for spectacles after surgery.

He manages retinal disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, macular drusen, epiretinal membranes and inherited retinal dystrophies. Assessment of these conditions may require further tests such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning and treatment can include laser photocoagulation and intravitreal injections. He is also experienced in the management of a range of general ophthalmological conditions such as painful eyes, red eyes, dry eyes, blepharitis and the investigation of unexplained visual loss. He can assess and perform minor surgical procedures on chalazia and cysts of the eyelids.

David was appointed to his current Consultant post in the Cataract and Medical Retina services at Moorfields in 2003 and was selected as Moorfields' Clinical Director in charge of Northwest London, responsible for the Moorfields Eye Clinics at Northwick Park, Ealing and Potters Bar Hospitals, in 2012.

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

— Mr David Bessant

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Harrow (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Harrow (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-121789 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-06E64B82 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,477
Annual physical exam 99395 1,243
Vaccination administration 90471 2,715
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,540

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Bessant
HEADSHOT
David Bessant in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Bessant with the team
WITH TEAM
David Bessant at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet David Bessant

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    David Bessant, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5071/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34547144 · cited by 53
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Bessant, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7642/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37486738 · cited by 199

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-19 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-23 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.david.bessant@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 David Bessant's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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