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Mr Ijaz Sheikh

Verified Ophthalmology Surrey

Mr Ijaz Sheikh

9 years of experience 4.9 (71 verified reviews)

3,548+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
11
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ijaz Sheikh at a glance

Mr Ijaz Sheikh is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Surrey, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Surrey, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Ijaz Sheikh is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with over three decades of clinical experience in ophthalmology. He currently consults privately at Ashtead Hospital, Gatwick Park Hospital and North Downs Hospital.

Mr Sheikh completed his Bachelor's degree (1982) and medical degree at the University of Punjab, Pakistan in 1985. He was awarded a Membership with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK in 1992 and became a Fellow in Ophthalmology with the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow in 1993.

In his current clinical posts, he diagnoses and manages a broad range of both complex and general eye conditions, including: diabetic retinopathy, cataract, complex uveitis, retinal vein occlusion and macular degeneration.

Mr Sheikh has extensive expertise in several treatment procedures, such as laser treatment for diabetic eye conditions, intravitreal injection therapy, cataract surgery and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). He has special interests in age-related macular degeneration, floaters and advanced retinal diseases.

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Sheikh is a keen researcher and has several international publications and presentations. His current research interests surround the use of Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence based assessments for diabetic retinopathy in developing countries.

He is also actively involved in the teaching and training of other ophthalmologists, optometrists and nurses. He currently holds the position of Examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

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

— Mr Ijaz Sheikh

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Surrey (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Surrey (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-284913 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E8655946 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,185
Annual physical exam 99395 2,167
Vaccination administration 90471 2,951
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,776

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 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Ijaz Sheikh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ijaz Sheikh with the team
WITH TEAM
Ijaz Sheikh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Ijaz Sheikh

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Ijaz Sheikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3633/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30287429 · cited by 129
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ijaz Sheikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5252/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38240857 · cited by 147
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Ijaz Sheikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2809/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34250871 · cited by 141

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Surrey · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

71 verified reviews
4.89
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71 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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 Ijaz Sheikh's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Ijaz Sheikh specialises in Ophthalmology in Surrey, GB. 41 years of clinical experience.

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    Ijaz Sheikh speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

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