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Mr Kam Balaggan

Verified Ophthalmology Sutton Coldfield

Mr Kam Balaggan

12 years of experience 5.0 (78 verified reviews)

9,534+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Kam Balaggan at a glance

Mr Kam Balaggan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Kam Balaggan is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in Cataract Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery, and Medical Retina. With over 20 years of expertise in ophthalmology, he is widely regarded as an authority in his field, particularly for his skill in managing complex cases. Mr. Balaggan serves as the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service at Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, where he performs some of the most advanced eye surgeries in the UK.
Mr. Balaggan is among a select group of surgeons to have completed two prestigious Fellowships in Vitreoretinal Surgery and two additional years of sub-specialist training in Medical Retina at the internationally renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. His surgical expertise spans cataract procedures, including the use of premium multifocal and astigmatism-correcting lens implants, complex cataract surgeries, and surgery for the treatment of floaters. His complication rates are consistently below national averages, and he is often referred the most complex cases from other cataract surgeons.
Mr. Balaggan holds a PhD from University College London, where he contributed significantly to advancing the frontiers of ophthalmology. He is also a Principal Investigator in a national study on femtolaser-assisted cataract surgery. His extensive research and teaching credentials have earned him invitations to lecture at national and international conferences, and he remains deeply involved in training retinal specialists.
In his career, Mr. Balaggan has performed approximately 6,000 cataract and retinal procedures, making him a trusted specialist for patients and fellow surgeons alike.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Moorfields Eye Hospital-trained Consultant in Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgery, specialising in:
Microincision cataract and complex cataract surgery including premium intraocular lens implants
Microincision vitreoretinal surgery
Permanent eye floater removal
Epiretinal membranes, macular holes, vitreomacular traction
Retinal detachments
Medical retinal conditions, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Moorfields Eye Hospital-trained Consultant in Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgery, specialising in:
Microincision cataract and complex cataract surgery including premium intraocular lens implants
Microincision vitreoretinal surgery
Permanent eye floater removal
Epiretinal membranes, macular holes, vitreomacular traction
Retinal detachments
Medical retinal conditions, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy

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

— Mr Kam Balaggan

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sutton Coldfield (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sutton Coldfield (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-248142 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-F5C441B3 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,973
Annual physical exam 99395 923
Vaccination administration 90471 291
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,140

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 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kam Balaggan
HEADSHOT
Kam Balaggan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kam Balaggan with the team
WITH TEAM
Kam Balaggan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Kam Balaggan

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kam Balaggan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5708/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35588246 · cited by 37
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Kam Balaggan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2379/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37142708 · cited by 159
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kam Balaggan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8856/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39221450 · cited by 73

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Sutton Coldfield · 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 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

78 verified reviews
4.97
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78 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Kam Balaggan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Kam Balaggan 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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  • What does Kam Balaggan specialise in?

    Kam Balaggan specialises in Ophthalmology in Sutton Coldfield, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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    Kam Balaggan speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu.

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