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Mr Faisal Ahmed

Verified Ophthalmology London

Mr Faisal Ahmed

13 years of experience 5.0 (36 verified reviews)

4,304+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Faisal Ahmed at a glance

Mr Faisal Ahmed is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Faisal Ahmed is a distinguished senior consultant ophthalmic surgeon at Imperial College Ophthalmology and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College, London. He specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery.

A pioneer in his field, Faisal was the first surgeon in the world to utilize the Eyeplate, a groundbreaking glaucoma drainage device. He is also among the first in Europe to implement the Glaucoma MINIject device and is always an early adoptor of new premium intra-ocular lenses for cataract surgery. His innovative surgical techniques have been widely published including a novel surgical simulation model,  which is used worldwide for training surgeons.

Faisal is regularly invited to speak and chair at national and international specialty meetings and conferences.

Faisal is a keen surgical trainer and developed a novel surgical simulation model, to train surgeons on glaucoma surgery which is used worldwide. And is an author for the Emerging Laser and Surgical Treatments for Glaucoma, in collaboration with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Faisal's basic and higher specialist training was predominantly undertaken at Moorfields Eye Hospital, during which time he gained extensive experience within a busy and highly pressurized centre of excellence. He was then an honorary glaucoma research fellow at Moorfields and also completed a clinical glaucoma fellowship at the Western Eye Hospital and Imperial College.

Mr Ahmed is a specialist in glaucoma and is an author for the Emerging Laser and Surgical Treatments for Glaucoma, an e-Learning package in collaboration with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Faisal is involved in improving eye services in West Africa training eye care specialists and supporting cataract surgery.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Cataract Surgery

Glaucoma Surgery

MIGS - Minimally Invasive Glaucoma surgery

Micropulse diode laser trabeculoplasty

Preserflo Microshunt

Glaucoma

Cataracts

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

— Mr Faisal Ahmed

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-335802 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-26BB5F92 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,647
Annual physical exam 99395 233
Vaccination administration 90471 2,009
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,198

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

Faisal Ahmed
HEADSHOT
Faisal Ahmed in consultation
IN OFFICE
Faisal Ahmed with the team
WITH TEAM
Faisal Ahmed at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet Faisal Ahmed

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Faisal Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2158/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30775637 · cited by 15
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Faisal Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7759/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35983713 · cited by 21
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Faisal Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7740/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39933219 · cited by 43
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Faisal Ahmed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4669/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34439290 · cited by 185

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · 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 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.faisal.ahmed@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

36 verified reviews
4.96
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36 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
98.0
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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 Faisal Ahmed's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Faisal Ahmed 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Faisal Ahmed specialise in?

    Faisal Ahmed specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Faisal Ahmed treat?

    Faisal Ahmed treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Faisal Ahmed practise?

    Faisal Ahmed practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Faisal Ahmed speak?

    Faisal Ahmed speaks English, Urdu.

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