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Mr Richard Scawn

Verified Ophthalmology London

Mr Richard Scawn

16 years of experience 5.0 (99 verified reviews)

8,058+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Richard Scawn at a glance

Mr Richard Scawn is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Richard Scawn is an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in Oculoplastic Surgery. He is the Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology and leads the Oculoplastic Service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He also sees private patients across London at the following private hospitals:
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
The Chiltern Hospital
Lister Hospital
Sydney Street Outpatient & Diagnostic Centre
The Portland Hospital for Women & Children
The Royal Marsden Hospital
Mr Scawn completed his medical degree at Imperial College London in 2002. He completed his ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital followed by his specialist training in oculoplastic surgery at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2012. In 2014 he completed his Fellowship in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California San Diego in the United States.
Mr Scawn has several years of experience in the treatment of all issues relating to the eyelid ranging from burns, cancer and trauma to eyelid cysts and aesthetic eye surgery. He has expertise in the following procedures:
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
Eyelid cyst (chalazion) surgery
Ptosis repair
Blocked tear duct surgery

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

— Mr Richard Scawn

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-643134 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-FDD5B39D · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,791
Annual physical exam 99395 1,457
Vaccination administration 90471 377
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 174

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Richard Scawn

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Scawn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1486/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38252371 · cited by 119
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Richard Scawn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5120/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36048778 · cited by 101
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Scawn, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9152/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35514767 · cited by 75

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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.richard.scawn@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

99 verified reviews
4.97
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99 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 Richard Scawn's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Richard Scawn 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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    Richard Scawn speaks English.

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