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Mr Frank Ahfat

Verified Ophthalmology Kent

Mr Frank Ahfat

2 years of experience 5.0 (20 verified reviews)

12,413+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Frank Ahfat at a glance

Mr Frank Ahfat is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Kent, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Kent, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Frank Ahfat is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over two decades of experience in cataract and retinal disease management. He graduated from the University of Leeds in 1989 with honours and the Gold Medal, before completing comprehensive postgraduate ophthalmology training in Leeds, Southampton, Liverpool and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He was appointed as a consultant at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in 2000.
Mr Ahfat specialises in cataract surgery, including the use of multifocal and toric intraocular lenses, and in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases. He provides a tertiary referral service for retinal conditions across Kent and has been actively involved in advanced surgical and medical retina care throughout his consultant career.
He is a postgraduate cataract surgery trainer for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery and contributes to national ophthalmic training standards as a member of the examinations committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Mr Ahfat has served as Principal Investigator for multiple national clinical trials, contributing to developments in retinal disease management. He is also a member of the NICE Adoption and Impact Panel and the National Institute of Health Research Coordinating Centre.
In addition, Mr Ahfat regularly reviews scientific papers for several ophthalmology journals and continues to support research through his involvement with the Kent and Medway Comprehensive Local Research Network.

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

— Mr Frank Ahfat

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Kent (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Kent (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-316453 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-0BDE4E10 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,161
Annual physical exam 99395 1,151
Vaccination administration 90471 2,287
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,304

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Frank Ahfat in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Frank Ahfat at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Frank Ahfat

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank Ahfat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8839/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32539090 · cited by 33
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Frank Ahfat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3930/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32990678 · cited by 75
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank Ahfat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8741/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30241007 · cited by 141

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Kent · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.frank.ah.fat.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

20 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
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 Frank Ahfat's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Frank Ahfat 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 Frank Ahfat specialise in?

    Frank Ahfat specialises in Ophthalmology in Kent, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

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    Frank Ahfat speaks English, French.

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