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Mr Wallace Poon

Verified Ophthalmology Cranbrook

Mr Wallace Poon

2 years of experience 4.9 (65 verified reviews)

7,830+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Wallace Poon at a glance

Mr Wallace Poon is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Cranbrook, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Cranbrook, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Wallace Poon is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Kent, UK, specialising in vitreoretinal disorders such as macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage and retinal detachment. His clinical interests include small incision cataract surgery, complicated cataract surgery and complications of cataract surgery.
Mr Poon graduated from the University of London in 1991, later undertaking his specialist training in London and completing a sub-speciality clinical fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at St Thomas' Hospital in London. In addition to the services he provides at Benenden Hospital, he also works with the NHS at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Ophthalmologist.
He has been the joint Lead of Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Trust for the last 15 years, involved in researching new methods of visualizing structures in the eye to detect disease. He is a GMC recognised trainer and an honorary lecturer at the University of Kent where he supervises Kent Health PhD students.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsCataract Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Cataract Complications
Cataract Surgery with Refractive Lens Implant
Epiretinal Membrane
Lacrimal Washout
Treatment for Dry Eyes
Vitreoretinal Procedures
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Ophthalmology
Retina
Cataracts
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eyes
Macula Hole
Retinal Detachment
Eye trauma
Refractive Lens Implant
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreous Haemorrhage

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

— Mr Wallace Poon

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cranbrook (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Cranbrook (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-365801 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-F5496CA0 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,977
Annual physical exam 99395 223
Vaccination administration 90471 2,447
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,704

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Wallace Poon
HEADSHOT
Wallace Poon in consultation
IN OFFICE
Wallace Poon with the team
WITH TEAM
Wallace Poon at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Wallace Poon

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Wallace Poon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5535/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30362079 · cited by 185
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Wallace Poon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2897/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31632508 · cited by 67
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Wallace Poon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8499/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30503986 · cited by 117

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.wallace.poon@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

65 verified reviews
4.85
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65 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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 Wallace Poon's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Wallace Poon 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 Wallace Poon is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cranbrook matters

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    Wallace Poon speaks English.

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