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Mr Mark Costen

Verified Ophthalmology Hull

Mr Mark Costen

2 years of experience 4.9 (18 verified reviews)

7,447+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Mark Costen at a glance

Mr Mark Costen is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Hull, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Hull, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Mark Costen is a consultant ophthalmologist based at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital. Additionally, he is the Joint Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

He specialises in vitreoretinal surgery and cataract surgery and is skilled in the treatment of a wide range of retinal problems, as well as complex cataract surgery, having performed more than 3,000 vitreoretinal procedures and 6,000 cataract procedures during his 17 years of practice.

He undertakes all forms of retinal and vitreous surgery, treating conditions including:


Macular hole

Vitreomacular traction syndrome

Epiretinal membrane

Retinal detachment

Diabetic eye disease

Vitreous haemorrhage

Vitreous floaters

Eye trauma

Complications of cataract surgery


Mr Costen completed his specialist training in Southampton and undertook a fellowship at the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He is also a surgical trainer and has trained numerous fellows in retinal surgery who have later become consultants. He is currently a fellowship examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a senior clinical tutor at Hull York Medical School.

Mr Costen has also previously been the principal investigator for a number of surgical retina clinical trials.

He is married with three children and is actively involved in his local church. His hobbies include cycling, music and gardening.

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

— Mr Mark Costen

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Hull (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Hull (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-389313 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BAB2ADB1 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,801
Annual physical exam 99395 1,879
Vaccination administration 90471 2,567
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,288

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Mark Costen in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Mark Costen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Mark Costen

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mark Costen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2003/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35002308 · cited by 25
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Mark Costen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9993/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30661960 · cited by 171

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Hull · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

18 verified reviews
4.94
★★★★⯨
18 reviews
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
4.8
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 Mark Costen's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Mark Costen specialises in Ophthalmology in Hull, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

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    Mark Costen speaks English.

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