Trust score 8/100
Mr Vijay Hegde
👤 12 years of experience
12,411+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Mr Vijay Hegde Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon with two decades of experience in the field. Vijay specialises in complex cataract surgery including topical or no needle cataract surgery. He currently practices at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, and the BMI Albyn Hospital.
Vijay qualified for medicine in 1997, and undertook specialist training in retinal and cataract surgery thereafter. Vijay also gained fellowships with the Royal College of Surgeons and Royal College of Surgeons Ophthalmologists, in Aberdeen, Edinburgh Manchester and Newcastle. Vijay is known to use high quality specialist techniques, such as micro incision and intraocular lenses, thereby reducing eye glasses dependancy. He is also among the first ophthalmologists to use local anaesthetic, to enable a faster post-operative recovery. Vijay is also well respected in the research and teaching community, with various peer review published papers and presentations for surgical trainees of the Royal College of Surgeons Ophthalmologists. Mr Hedge also acts as the Regional Training Advisor for Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Refractive Cataract Surgery
Complex cataract surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Intravitreal Therapy
Laser surgery
Refractive Cataract Surgery
Retinal detachment
Age related macular degeneration
Retinal vein occlusion
Diabetic retinopathy
General Ophthalmology
Vijay qualified for medicine in 1997, and undertook specialist training in retinal and cataract surgery thereafter. Vijay also gained fellowships with the Royal College of Surgeons and Royal College of Surgeons Ophthalmologists, in Aberdeen, Edinburgh Manchester and Newcastle. Vijay is known to use high quality specialist techniques, such as micro incision and intraocular lenses, thereby reducing eye glasses dependancy. He is also among the first ophthalmologists to use local anaesthetic, to enable a faster post-operative recovery. Vijay is also well respected in the research and teaching community, with various peer review published papers and presentations for surgical trainees of the Royal College of Surgeons Ophthalmologists. Mr Hedge also acts as the Regional Training Advisor for Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Refractive Cataract Surgery
Complex cataract surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Intravitreal Therapy
Laser surgery
Refractive Cataract Surgery
Retinal detachment
Age related macular degeneration
Retinal vein occlusion
Diabetic retinopathy
General Ophthalmology
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Vijay Hegde
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,651 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,957 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,389 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,554 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 11
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.8692/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34420752 · cited by 11
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6046/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37285470 · cited by 89
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Aberdeen · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Aberdeen · 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.vijay.hegde@euroclinics.example
Location
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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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