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Mr Luke Clifford

Verified Ophthalmology Basingstoke

Mr Luke Clifford

3 years of experience 5.0 (75 verified reviews)

10,259+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Luke Clifford at a glance

Mr Luke Clifford is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Basingstoke, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Luke Clifford is a Consultant Ophthalmologist, specialising in cataract surgery, paediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. He has been practicing ophthalmology since 2002 and has worked as an NHS consultant since 2013 at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke. Alongside this he also sees private patients at Sarum Road Hospital, Winchester.
Mr Clifford graduated from Southampton University Medical School in 2000 and completed his ophthalmology training in the Wessex deanery, achieving Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) in 2011. He undertook further sub-specialist training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at University Hospital Southampton and Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.
He has performed over 3,000 cataract procedures with a complication rate below the national average. In the NHS, he leads the paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus service, working closely with orthoptists to ensure comprehensive care for children and adults with squints.
Mr Clifford also manages a wide range of general and emergency eye conditions, including dry eyes, blepharitis, glaucoma, eyelid disorders, and sudden vision loss. He is actively involved in medical education and is one of three Senior Examiners nationally for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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

— Mr Luke Clifford

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Basingstoke (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Basingstoke (GB)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-113884 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-9B90909F · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,219
Annual physical exam 99395 2,173
Vaccination administration 90471 1,797
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,714

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

Office, team & in practice

Luke Clifford
HEADSHOT
Luke Clifford in consultation
IN OFFICE
Luke Clifford with the team
WITH TEAM
Luke Clifford at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet Luke Clifford

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Luke Clifford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2966/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35656773 · cited by 27
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Luke Clifford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6193/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30227204 · cited by 73
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Luke Clifford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7122/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35761712 · cited by 31

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Basingstoke · 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 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.luke.clifford.2@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

75 verified reviews
4.96
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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 Luke Clifford's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Luke Clifford 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 Basingstoke matters

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    Luke Clifford speaks English.

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