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Mr Michael Smith

Verified Ophthalmology Exeter

Mr Michael Smith

9 years of experience 4.9 (40 verified reviews)

4,712+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Michael Smith at a glance

Mr Michael Smith is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Exeter, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Exeter, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Michael Smith is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in cataract surgery and the full spectrum of glaucoma management. With more than 20 years of surgical experience and thousands of procedures performed, he is recognised for his expertise in advanced cataract surgery, including toric lens implantation for astigmatism and extended depth-of-focus lenses.
Mr Smith is equally accomplished in glaucoma care and was among the first ophthalmologists in the UK to integrate Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) into routine clinical practice. He offers the complete range of glaucoma treatments, from medical management to laser and surgical interventions, ensuring patients receive tailored, evidence-based care.
He practises at Exeter Eye, having completed his medical degree at the University of Glasgow. His ophthalmic training took place across the South West of England, Manchester and Brisbane, Australia. In 2008, he pursued a prestigious Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Glaucoma at the University of Toronto, after which he was appointed as a Glaucoma Consultant in Exeter.
Mr Smith is an active member of multiple national and international professional bodies, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the American Glaucoma Society, the European Glaucoma Society, and the UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
With over 20 peer-reviewed publications he has contributed significantly to clinical research and has played a major role in training the next generation of glaucoma surgeons, many of whom now practise across the UK and worldwide.

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

— Mr Michael Smith

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Exeter (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Exeter (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-925688 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-DF13ABC7 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,040
Annual physical exam 99395 774
Vaccination administration 90471 1,118
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,929

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

Office, team & in practice

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Michael Smith in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Michael Smith at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Michael Smith

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Michael Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9789/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37059887 · cited by 56
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5793/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32489457 · cited by 10

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.michael.smith.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

40 verified reviews
4.92
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40 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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 Michael Smith's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Michael Smith 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

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