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Mr James Kirwan

Ophthalmology Havant

Mr James Kirwan

4 years of experience

7,531+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Kirwan at a glance

Mr James Kirwan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Havant, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Havant, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Kirwan is an NHS consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Portsmouth. He lectures in Glaucoma Surgery and all other aspects of glaucoma. He has given teaching sessions at national meetings and at a regional level to doctors and optometrists. He has been heavily involved in surgeon training, having been Wessex Training Programme Director for 6 years.

He is also involved in developing world blindness prevention, having participated in work in Tanzania and South Africa. He has published over 40 research papers in my field and is still active in research. He has recently published a landmark study showing the best glaucoma surgery outcomes yet reported with an excellent safety profile.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
cataract surgery

complex cataract surgery

glaucoma surgeries


cataract

glaucoma

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

— Mr James Kirwan

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Havant (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Havant (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-108419 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-77CB5437 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,127
Annual physical exam 99395 2,817
Vaccination administration 90471 209
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,838

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Kirwan
HEADSHOT
James Kirwan in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Kirwan with the team
WITH TEAM
James Kirwan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet James Kirwan

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9220/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30145213 · cited by 183
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6315/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32838458 · cited by 61
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9693/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33241433 · cited by 187

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.james.kirwan@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 James Kirwan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Kirwan 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

Why local healthcare in Havant matters

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    James Kirwan specialises in Ophthalmology in Havant, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.

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    James Kirwan speaks English.

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