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Mr Vikas Shankar

Verified Ophthalmology Rochdale

Mr Vikas Shankar

14 years of experience 4.9 (28 verified reviews)

5,472+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Vikas Shankar at a glance

Mr Vikas Shankar is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Rochdale, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Rochdale, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Vikas Shankar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Highfield Hospital with over 15 years of experience. He completed his medical degree at Nagpur University, India in 2007 before relocating to the UK. After moving to the UK, he completed his basic surgical training in Ophthalmology at prestigious institutions such as Glasgow and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He then pursued higher specialist training in Aberdeen, where he refined his skills to the highest level. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2013 and obtained his Certificate of Completion of Training in 2014.

Mr Shankar later completed a fellowship in Glaucoma surgery at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, during which he underwent extensive training in advanced glaucoma surgery, including augmented trabeculectomy, aqueous-shunt procedures (specifically Baerveldt implants), and laser treatments for glaucoma.

Mr Shankar has over 500 augmented trabeculectomies and more than 300 aqueous shunt procedures under his belt, as well as expertise in micro-incisional glaucoma surgery, particularly with Xen implants and Preserflo micro shunt. His skill set extends to complex anterior segment surgeries, including cataract surgery.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Shanker runs a glaucoma fellowship program and participates in the North-West deanery training program. He has research interests in open-angle glaucoma and has written several research papers in this field.

He holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, the European Glaucoma Society and the UK & Eire Glaucoma Society.

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

— Mr Vikas Shankar

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Rochdale (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Rochdale (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-345418 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-DABEDAA1 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,087
Annual physical exam 99395 1,017
Vaccination administration 90471 929
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,918

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 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vikas Shankar
HEADSHOT
Vikas Shankar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vikas Shankar with the team
WITH TEAM
Vikas Shankar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Vikas Shankar

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vikas Shankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9534/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34924201 · cited by 55
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vikas Shankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1740/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38051071 · cited by 181

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.vikas.shankar.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

28 verified reviews
4.94
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28 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Vikas Shankar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Vikas Shankar 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.

Mr Vikas Shankar is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Vikas Shankar specialise in?

    Vikas Shankar specialises in Ophthalmology in Rochdale, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Vikas Shankar practise?

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    Vikas Shankar speaks English, Urdu.

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