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Mr Omar Rafiq

Verified Ophthalmology Manchester

Mr Omar Rafiq

16 years of experience 4.7 (3 verified reviews)

11,605+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Omar Rafiq at a glance

Mr Omar Rafiq is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Omar Rafiq is an ophthalmologist based at Optegra Eye Hospital in Manchester. He is also a consultant ophthalmologist (glaucoma and anterior segment) at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. He has previously worked at Al Zahra Hospital, UAE.
He has special interests in cataract surgery, glaucoma, including MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery), and general ophthalmology.
Mr Rafiq gained his medical qualification from the University of Leeds in 2005. He went on to obtain his CCT from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists UK in 2014, as well as his FRCOphth. In 2019, he gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery from Ulster University.

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

— Mr Omar Rafiq

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-395618 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-6EB36E8D · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,245
Annual physical exam 99395 387
Vaccination administration 90471 2,379
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,428

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

Office, team & in practice

Omar Rafiq
HEADSHOT
Omar Rafiq in consultation
IN OFFICE
Omar Rafiq with the team
WITH TEAM
Omar Rafiq at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Omar Rafiq

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Omar Rafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3757/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35726296 · cited by 141
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Omar Rafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4088/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36677893 · cited by 167
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Omar Rafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1605/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38186558 · cited by 193

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Manchester · 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.omar.rafiq@euroclinics.example

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
4.67
★★★★⯨
3 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.7
Knowledge
4.8
Wait Time
4.4
Staff Friendliness
4.7
Ease Of Appointment
4.6
Value For Money
4.6
Would Recommend Pct
93.0
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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 Omar Rafiq's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Omar Rafiq specialises in Ophthalmology in Manchester, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

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    Omar Rafiq speaks English.

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