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Dr Philip Alexander

Verified Ophthalmology Cambridge

Dr Philip Alexander

5 years of experience 5.0 (217 verified reviews)

5,214+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Philip Alexander at a glance

Dr Philip Alexander is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Philip Alexander is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with expertise in cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. He is based at Addenbrooke's Hospital, (part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust) where in addition to his cataract and vitreoretinal workload, co-leads the Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service. Mr Alexander sees private patients at the Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and Nuffield Cambridge Hospital.

Mr Alexander attained his medical degree from the University of London, graduating with a double distinction and a number academic prizes. He went on to complete his surgical training in Nottingham, Southampton and at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Outside his medical practice, Mr Alexander extensively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and has written over 50 publications, including a first author publication in 2023 in the New England Journal of Medicine. In 2013, he was awarded funding from the Global Ophthalmology Award Programme allowing him to conduct research into ocular stem cell transplantation, and he went on to receive a doctorate for his work. Mr Alexander has further gained an MBA, with his thesis looking at healthcare innovation for patients with diabetic eye disease.

Mr Alexander is very involved in the training of Ophthalmologists and Vitreoretinal Surgical Training Fellows. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and his professional memberships include the British Medical Association and the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons.

Mr Alexander teaches clinical medical students and is Affiliate Associate Professor of the Clinical School, at the University of Cambridge.  He also runs supervisions in neuroscience for preclinical students at Pembroke College.

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

— Dr Philip Alexander

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Cambridge (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-760508 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-C46442EC · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 791
Annual physical exam 99395 1,137
Vaccination administration 90471 1,769
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,430

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 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Philip Alexander
HEADSHOT
Philip Alexander in consultation
IN OFFICE
Philip Alexander with the team
WITH TEAM
Philip Alexander at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet Philip Alexander

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Philip Alexander, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9077/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31347487 · cited by 95
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Philip Alexander, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2052/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39488621 · cited by 37
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Philip Alexander, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2944/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31456706 · cited by 147

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Cambridge · 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 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

217 verified reviews
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Bedside Manner
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Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

Dr Philip Alexander's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Philip Alexander 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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