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Mr John Elston

Ophthalmology Headington

Mr John Elston

13 years of experience

3,992+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr John Elston at a glance

Mr John Elston is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Headington, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 53+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Headington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr John Elston is a highly esteemed ophthalmologist. He has contributed significantly to the field of ophthalmology.
He maintains a strong commitment to education and has held prestigious positions in professional organisations. His dedication to advancing the understanding and treatment of eye conditions is evident in his extensive research and teaching activities.

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

— Mr John Elston

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Headington (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Headington (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-306626 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2125EE9E · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 340
Annual physical exam 99395 266
Vaccination administration 90471 2,194
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,245

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Elston in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Elston with the team
WITH TEAM
John Elston at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet John Elston

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    John Elston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6984/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35473110 · cited by 36
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Elston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8981/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38477064 · cited by 14
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    John Elston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7974/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33114764 · cited by 128
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Elston, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5595/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33287792 · cited by 66

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Headington · 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.john.elston@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 John Elston's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Headington 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 Headington 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 John Elston specialise in?

    John Elston specialises in Ophthalmology in Headington, GB. 53 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does John Elston treat?

    John Elston treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does John Elston practise?

    John Elston practises in Headington, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does John Elston speak?

    John Elston speaks English.

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