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Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Verified Ophthalmology Taunton

Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

10 years of experience 5.0 (167 verified reviews)

13,222+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar at a glance

Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Taunton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Taunton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Gudsoorkar is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with expertise in retinal disorders, small incision cataract surgery, and uveitis. He currently consults patients at Musgrove Park Hospital ( Parkside Private Unit ) and Nuffield Hospital in Taunton.
Mr. Gudsoorkar received extensive training in Wales, gaining significant experience at leading tertiary referral eye centers in Swansea and Cardiff. He further honed his skills with two additional years of fellowship training in Medical Retina-Uveitis at the University Hospital of Wales and Bristol Eye Hospital, which led to his appointment as a consultant in Taunton.
Dedicated to patient-centered cataract surgery tailored to individual visual needs, Mr. Gudsoorkar has successfully performed over 6,000 surgeries. He specializes in sutureless cataract surgery and offers premium intraocular lens implants, including Toric lenses for astigmatism correction, extended depth of focus lenses, and multifocal lenses, helping patients achieve spectacle independence after surgery.
His expertise also covers medical retinal disorders such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases. He is highly experienced in using pattern and micropulse/subliminal lasers and administering intravitreal therapies, including anti-VEGF and steroids for various retinal conditions .He successfully led the Ophthalmology Diagnostic and Macular Treatment Centre project resulting in about 400 patients having their appointments for diagnostic tests and eye injection treatments every week in an easy access , purpose built state of art centre in Blackbrook Businnes Park.
Mr. Gudsoorkar is the leading force behind the Uveitis service in Taunton. As the sole consultant in Somerset, he provides advanced treatments for complex ocular inflammations, including intravitreal steroids, oral immunosuppression, and biologic therapies. His unique combination of medical and surgical skills makes him exceptionally qualified to perform cataract surgery for patients with specialised care needs.

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

— Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Taunton (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Taunton (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-288947 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E969E2F3 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 619
Annual physical exam 99395 2,133
Vaccination administration 90471 1,021
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,938

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shantanu Gudsoorkar
HEADSHOT
Shantanu Gudsoorkar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shantanu Gudsoorkar with the team
WITH TEAM
Shantanu Gudsoorkar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Shantanu Gudsoorkar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5655/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31639414 · cited by 59
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Shantanu Gudsoorkar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8741/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39839151 · cited by 73

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

167 verified reviews
4.98
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4★ 1
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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
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 Shantanu Gudsoorkar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar 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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  • What does Shantanu Gudsoorkar specialise in?

    Shantanu Gudsoorkar specialises in Ophthalmology in Taunton, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Shantanu Gudsoorkar treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Shantanu Gudsoorkar speaks English, Hindi.

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