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Dr Vijay Savant

Ophthalmology Leicester

Dr Vijay Savant

4 years of experience

8,078+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Vijay Savant at a glance

Dr Vijay Savant is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Leicester, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Leicester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Savant is a Consultant Ophthalmologist who completed his junior fellowship in uveitis and inflammatory disorders at the University of Birmingham. He has extensive experience in general ophthalmology as well as cataract surgery. He specialises in corneal and external eye diseases. Mr Savant is one of the few surgeons countrywide who performs the latest endothelial corneal transplant surgery.

He has published and presented work both nationally and internationally and has reviewed for several international journals.










Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract surgery

Laser eye surgery

Complex Cataract Surgery

Eye muscle surgery

Eye test


Conjunctivitis

Dry eye syndrome

Glaucoma

Corneal disease

Eye infection

Cataracts

Eye problems

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

— Dr Vijay Savant

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Leicester (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Leicester (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-375985 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-FCA1E4F4 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,128
Annual physical exam 99395 118
Vaccination administration 90471 2,206
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,329

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vijay Savant
HEADSHOT
Vijay Savant in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vijay Savant with the team
WITH TEAM
Vijay Savant at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Vijay Savant

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vijay Savant, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6092/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39245263 · cited by 200
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vijay Savant, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7250/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34174784 · cited by 98
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vijay Savant, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8275/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36559817 · cited by 28

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 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

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.savant@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

Dr Vijay Savant's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Vijay Savant 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.

Dr Vijay Savant is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Leicester matters

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  • What does Vijay Savant specialise in?

    Vijay Savant specialises in Ophthalmology in Leicester, GB. 38 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Vijay Savant treat?

    Vijay Savant treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Vijay Savant practise?

    Vijay Savant practises in Leicester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Vijay Savant speak?

    Vijay Savant speaks English, Gujarati, Punjabi.

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