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Mr James Sharkey

Ophthalmology Hillsborough

Mr James Sharkey

13 years of experience

5,564+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Sharkey at a glance

Mr James Sharkey is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Hillsborough, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Hillsborough, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr James Sharkey is a highly skilled ophthalmologist. They are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to their patients. Their areas of expertise encompass a wide range of eye conditions, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and tailored treatment plans.
They are committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in ophthalmology. This dedication allows them to offer the most effective and innovative treatment options to their patients. Their priority is to deliver exceptional patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes.

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

— Mr James Sharkey

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Hillsborough (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Hillsborough (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-773131 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B4EF8B68 · 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 1,620
Annual physical exam 99395 1,538
Vaccination administration 90471 2,186
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,805

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

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet James Sharkey

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Sharkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3168/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36441592 · cited by 36
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Sharkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7618/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36088639 · cited by 14
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Sharkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3373/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33200232 · cited by 48

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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.james.sharkey@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 Sharkey's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hillsborough matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Hillsborough carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does James Sharkey specialise in?

    James Sharkey specialises in Ophthalmology in Hillsborough, GB. 41 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does James Sharkey treat?

    James Sharkey treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does James Sharkey practise?

    James Sharkey practises in Hillsborough, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does James Sharkey speak?

    James Sharkey speaks English, French, Spanish.

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