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Mr Velota Sung
👤 9 years of experience
6,747+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Mr Sung is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience specialising in complex glaucoma management and small-incision cataract surgery. He is a national expert in managing combined cataract and glaucoma conditions with Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS), such as iStent and OMNI trabeculotomy procedures. He is also a recognised authority in complex glaucoma tube-shunt implant surgery, including Paul tube and Baerveldt tube implants. Mr Sung practices at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, one of the largest tertiary referral eye hospitals in the UK.
Mr Sung qualified in Medicine in 1993 from the University of Wales, followed by specialist training at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. He completed a renowned paediatric glaucoma fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He was appointed to his current consultant post in 2004.
Mr Sung is passionate about training and research. He runs a senior glaucoma fellowship and research programme that has mentored over 40 consultant ophthalmologists, many of whom are now practising in the UK and internationally. He has authored and co-authored over 40 publications. Mr Sung is a co-founder and serving secretary of the UK Paediatric Glaucoma Society.
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Mr Sung qualified in Medicine in 1993 from the University of Wales, followed by specialist training at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. He completed a renowned paediatric glaucoma fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He was appointed to his current consultant post in 2004.
Mr Sung is passionate about training and research. He runs a senior glaucoma fellowship and research programme that has mentored over 40 consultant ophthalmologists, many of whom are now practising in the UK and internationally. He has authored and co-authored over 40 publications. Mr Sung is a co-founder and serving secretary of the UK Paediatric Glaucoma Society.
View Mr Sung's Website Here
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Velota Sung
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,000 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,278 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 838 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 449 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 13
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1646/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35569651 · cited by 88
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.9437/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31416430 · cited by 66
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Edgbaston · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Edgbaston · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.velota.sung.1@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
20 verified reviews4.97
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20 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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