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Mr Rafik Girgis

Verified Ophthalmology Bristol

Mr Rafik Girgis

7 years of experience 5.0 (210 verified reviews)

10,595+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rafik Girgis at a glance

Mr Rafik Girgis is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Rafik Girgis is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in general ophthalmology and cataract surgery. He has expertise in premium lenses. He is based in Bristol and offers various services at private hospitals. He is a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Mr Girgis completed his ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and undertook two fellowships in primary care and cataracts. He later worked at the Moorfields Eye Hospital as a Consultant and he was responsible for providing the primary care service at the Bristol Eye Hospital from 2011-2017.
Mr Girgis has a special interest in research and he has published several research articles in various peer-reviewed medical journals.
Outside of work, Mr Girgis enjoys playing tennis and football and contributing to charity work.
Mr. Girgis has expertise in the following areas:
Cataract surgery
Eyelid cyst surgery
Cataracts
Specialist lenses including Multifocal, Trifocal and Toric Lenses
General Ophthalmology
Diabetic Eye Diseases
Acute Ophthalmic Medicine
Ocular Surface Disease
Dry Eyes
Foreign Body Sensation
Blepharitis
Eyelid cleaning
Cyst/Lesion Removal
YAG capsulotomy (Laser Treatment);

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

— Mr Rafik Girgis

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Bristol (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-748943 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-29151F77 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,315
Annual physical exam 99395 1,357
Vaccination administration 90471 789
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,962

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

Office, team & in practice

Rafik Girgis
HEADSHOT
Rafik Girgis in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafik Girgis with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafik Girgis at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 118s
Meet Rafik Girgis

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Rafik Girgis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3205/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37391968 · cited by 139
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Rafik Girgis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9780/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39315435 · cited by 177
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Rafik Girgis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6678/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31831705 · cited by 119

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Bristol · 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 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

210 verified reviews
4.97
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210 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Rafik Girgis's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Rafik Girgis 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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