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Mr Nishal Patel

Ophthalmology Canterbury

Mr Nishal Patel

2 years of experience

5,165+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Nishal Patel at a glance

Mr Nishal Patel is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Canterbury, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra 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 Navarra (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Canterbury, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Nishal Patel is a Consultant Ophthalmic Eye Surgeon based at the East Kent Hospitals University Foundation NHS Trust. He also provides a comprehensive general and specialist ophthalmic services at the Kent and Canterbury and William Harvey Hospitals specializing in Cataract surgery and Retinal diseases.
Mr Patel has established his reputation as a world recognised ophthalmic surgeon with collaborations in local, regional, national and international academic institutions, with global experience in laser and injection therapy over a career spanning 20 years. He is an expert eye surgeon highly skilled in managing patients that have ocular symptoms and is extremely proficient in cataract surgery and clear lens extraction with refractive lens insertion.


Mr Patel continues his commitment outside his clinical work by being actively involved in leading innovation, research and education, supervising Consultant Surgeons and junior surgeons in teaching the techniques of cataract surgery.At present, his portfolio of clinical trials with other collaborators include over 50 studies with international publication in over 40 peer review journals and he holds a teaching position as Senior Lecturer at Kings College School of Medicine in London and at University of Kent.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract surgery
Refractive clear lens extraction
Intravitreal injections of complex biological drugs such as ranibizumab (lucentis)
Bevacizumab (avastin)
Aflibercept (eylea)
Dexamethasone (ozurdex)
Fluocetonide (iluvein)
YAG capsulotomy and iridotomy
Indirect retinal laser treatment using slit lamp and head mounted therapy

Medical retina diseases such as AMD
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal vein occlusion
Uveitis
Inherited retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa
Macular dystrophies

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

— Mr Nishal Patel

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Canterbury (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Canterbury (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-917888 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-581A7860 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,650
Annual physical exam 99395 2,764
Vaccination administration 90471 2,948
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,059

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

Office, team & in practice

Nishal Patel
HEADSHOT
Nishal Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nishal Patel with the team
WITH TEAM
Nishal Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Nishal Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nishal Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2680/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33980237 · cited by 74
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Nishal Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8465/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31859476 · cited by 24
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nishal Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7492/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38827797 · cited by 14
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Nishal Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2867/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31497060 · cited by 92

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.nishal.patel@euroclinics.example

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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 Nishal Patel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Nishal Patel 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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    Nishal Patel specialises in Ophthalmology in Canterbury, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Nishal Patel speaks English, Gujarati.

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