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Prof. Dr.

Mr Alistair Laidlaw

Ophthalmology

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Ophthalmology Trust score 8/100
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  • 🇬🇧
English
12,338+ Patients seen
8 Years practising
7 h-index
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From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-29 14:00
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Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Mr Alistair Laidlaw

Mr Alistair Laidlaw is a consultant ophthalmologist who also specialises in vitreoretinal surgery. A leading expert in his field, he performs surgery for retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and cataracts. He has a specialist interest in the medical and surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Mr Laidlaw is active in research with over 70 published research papers to his name, mainly on retinal surgery. His involvement in the development of vision measurement software and electronic medical records has greatly contributed to his field. He is actively involved in the training of future Vitreoretinal Surgeons both as part of a formal fellowship training programme and through teaching events. Mr Laidlaw has been both Honorary Secretary and President of the British & Eire Association of Vitreo Retinal Surgeons. He has been an elected member of the board of Euretina for six years and served as President of Euretina. Mr Laidlaw's initial medical training took place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with a subsequent six years (including a medical higher degree) in Bristol, before a final three years of training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

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

— Mr Alistair Laidlaw, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB

#GB-976738

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Ophthalmology

#EB-0C26194B

Renewal due 2029

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

Generali Healthcare

1,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universidad de Navarra (GB)

  2. 2014–2018
    Residency · Ophthalmology

    Universidad de Sevilla (GB)

  3. 2018–2019
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08
    Junior consultant

    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 2,942
Annual physical exam 99395 1,520
Vaccination administration 90471 800
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,007

Patient reviews

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2176 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 0.05
knowledge 0.08
wait time 3.8
staff friendliness 0.02
ease of appointment 4
value for money 4.1
would recommend pct 4
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-10 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-27 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-04 Verified
Patients seen 6,269
Typical wait 3 days
Research h-index 7

Recognition & press

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

120 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

30 min in_clinic

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 7

Selected publications

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes

    Mr Alistair Laidlaw, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr Alistair Laidlaw, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

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Invited talks

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

Articles by Mr Alistair Laidlaw

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

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02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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