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Mr Pieter Gouws

Verified Ophthalmology Bexhill

Mr Pieter Gouws

5 years of experience 5.0 (132 verified reviews)

13,125+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
3
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Pieter Gouws at a glance

Mr Pieter Gouws is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Bexhill, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Bexhill, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Pieter Gouws is a consultant ophthalmologist working at the Sussex Premier Health in East Sussex. He trained in South Africa and worked as a general practitioner before moving to the UK in 1996 to pursue a career in ophthalmology. He completed two fellowships specialising in Glaucoma (Toronto,Canada – 2004-2005) and Medical Retina (Bristol, England – 2003-2004). Mr Gouws is a very experienced general ophthalmic surgeon in cataract, glaucoma, anterior segment, oculoplastic and all medical retinal procedures. Previously, Mr. Gouws served as the Clinical Lead with a special interest in Glaucoma and Medical Retina at the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, from 2005 to 2018.

Mr. Gouws established the diabetic screening program in East Sussex before leaving the NHS, screening over 25,000 patients annually. He is extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents at national and international conferences. He is passionate about teaching and holds qualifications in career counselling and medical education.

In 2011, Mr. Gouws co-founded the Andean Medical Mission, a charity focused on treating and preventing blindness in the Bolivian Amazon. He continues to dedicate time to this cause through regular trips and as acting Medical Director, providing essential ophthalmic care to underserved communities.

Mr. Gouws is an accomplished phaco surgeon, he has performed over 25,000 cataract surgeries, including high-volume day case procedures and complex cataract extractions. He is also a pioneer in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), with a UK-leading cohort of patients treated with Phaco ECP (endoscopic laser) and Xen stent implantation, delivering excptional outcomes.

His current interests lie in cataract surgery combined with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and multifocal lens implants.

Areas of Expertise:

· Cataract Surgery (Standard and Complex), multifocal lens implantation.

· Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) and laser procedures

· Macular Degeneration

· Oculoplastic Procedures

· Dry eye and Blepharitis treatment

· Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Treatment

· Removal chalazion or skin lesions

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

— Mr Pieter Gouws

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bexhill (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Bexhill (GB)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-13670 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-EE766D20 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,394
Annual physical exam 99395 2,932
Vaccination administration 90471 1,132
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,147

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 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Pieter Gouws
HEADSHOT
Pieter Gouws in consultation
IN OFFICE
Pieter Gouws with the team
WITH TEAM
Pieter Gouws at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet Pieter Gouws

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Pieter Gouws, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6938/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33597019 · cited by 74
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Pieter Gouws, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7560/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38338561 · cited by 8

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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.pieter.gouws@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

132 verified reviews
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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

Mr Pieter Gouws's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Pieter Gouws 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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