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Dr Luis Amaya

Ophthalmology Walderslade

Dr Luis Amaya

16 years of experience

3,699+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Luis Amaya at a glance

Dr Luis Amaya is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Walderslade, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 43+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Walderslade, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I am a Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, I have been working in this field for thirty years. I have experience in the medical and surgical management of a broad spectrum of eye diseases in children, and during all this time I have always worked in leading teaching university hospitals.

I have a special interest in the management of Paediatric Strabsimus, surgical correction of adult strabismus with adjustable sutures, as well as the management of Paediatric Cataracts, and ocular trauma in children. I also have broad experience and special interest in the management of Retinopathy of Prematurity.

Teaching is one of my interests and I have always been mentoring and assisting junior doctors.

I havew done charity work in Haiti, Colombia, Tanzania, and the lifeline express initiative in China.

At present, I am the Head of Service of Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit at The Evelina Hospital (St Thomas' Foundation Trust in London).
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsScreening and treatment for Retinopathy of prematurity: Retinal laser photocoagulation / intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF for aggressive posterior RoP.

Paediatric cataract surgery.

Strabismus surgery with adjustable sutures.

Removal of orbital Dermoid cysts.

Surgery for congenital Glaucoma: Goniotomy / trabeculotomy
Medical and Surgical treatment of Paediatric Eye Doseases

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

— Dr Luis Amaya

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Walderslade (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Walderslade (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-740567 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-0B24BD88 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 212
Annual physical exam 99395 2,962
Vaccination administration 90471 74
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,597

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Luis Amaya in consultation
IN OFFICE
Luis Amaya with the team
WITH TEAM
Luis Amaya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Luis Amaya

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Luis Amaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7862/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35347047 · cited by 188
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Luis Amaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3354/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30262353 · cited by 174

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.luis.amaya@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

Dr Luis Amaya's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Luis Amaya 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 Walderslade matters

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    Luis Amaya specialises in Ophthalmology in Walderslade, GB. 43 years of clinical experience.

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    Luis Amaya speaks English, Spanish.

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