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Mr Somnath Banerjee

Ophthalmology Leicester

Mr Somnath Banerjee

12 years of experience

5,315+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Somnath Banerjee at a glance

Mr Somnath Banerjee is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Leicester, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Leicester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Somnath Banerjee is a consultant ophthalmologist. He attended UCL in 1992 from where he received his Bachelor of Surgery and Medicine. In 1997 he received his FCRS Ed and became a fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He currently works at Spire Leicester Hospital where he carries out cataract removal surgery, age-related muscular degeneration treatment, and laser eye treatment. He is a member of societies, such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists UK, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, the British Medical Association. His main area of interests include Retinal Diseases; he has had training in the management of the retinal diseases, including retinal detachment and macular hole.
However, despite his evident mastery within the medical field, Mr Banerjee is a keen traveller and sportsman who represented his Medical school in football and cricket, he continues to play club cricket in Leicestershire.

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

— Mr Somnath Banerjee

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Leicester (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Leicester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-657624 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-78F00235 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,201
Annual physical exam 99395 1,919
Vaccination administration 90471 559
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 952

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Somnath Banerjee
HEADSHOT
Somnath Banerjee in consultation
IN OFFICE
Somnath Banerjee with the team
WITH TEAM
Somnath Banerjee at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Somnath Banerjee

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Somnath Banerjee, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1097/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33522840 · cited by 33
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Somnath Banerjee, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8818/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39238322 · cited by 59

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.somnath.banerjee@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 Somnath Banerjee's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Somnath Banerjee 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

Why local healthcare in Leicester matters

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    Somnath Banerjee specialises in Ophthalmology in Leicester, GB. 34 years of clinical experience.

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