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Mr Richard Lee

Ophthalmology London

Mr Richard Lee

14 years of experience

7,461+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Richard Lee at a glance

Mr Richard Lee is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Richard Lee is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with a special interest in Glaucoma, Cataract and General Ophthalmology. He is the lead clinician of the Glaucoma service with expertise in the medical, laser and surgical management of all adult glaucoma, including more complex and secondary glaucomas. He was the Clinical lead of the Ophthalmology service at Chelsea and Westminster.

Dr Lee's initial medical training was at University College London and he undertook his specialist ophthalmology training in the London Deanery. During his training, Richard was elected to represent the trainees in his region at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and represented the Royal College at the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges. He also served on the committees of the British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Society and the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr Lee has an active interest in research and surgical innovation. He has published over 50 papers including several book chapters and he has delivered over 25 presentations at local, national and international level. He undertook a MSc in Surgical Technology at Imperial College London and was awarded a distinction award for his thesis to optimise an artificial cornea device. He subsequently undertook a clinical research fellowship funded by the National Institute for Health Research to develop a new surgical glaucoma device leading to the award of a PhD in Ophthalmology at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and a prestigious international Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology translational research award.

Dr Lee completed his training with a subspecialty surgical fellowship in glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital before taking up his Consultant post at Chelsea and Westminster.

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

— Mr Richard Lee

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-671441 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-EA14442F · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,757
Annual physical exam 99395 59
Vaccination administration 90471 899
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,708

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Lee
HEADSHOT
Richard Lee in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Lee with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Lee at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Richard Lee

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Lee, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1190/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35462331 · cited by 53
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Richard Lee, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3351/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33873808 · cited by 175
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Lee, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7800/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38510755 · cited by 161
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Richard Lee, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6430/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33276773 · cited by 67

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-17 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-17 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.richard.lee@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Richard Lee's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Richard Lee 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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    Richard Lee specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 20 years of clinical experience.

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    Richard Lee speaks English.

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