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Mrs Kate Barnes

Ophthalmology Taunton

Mrs Kate Barnes

2 years of experience

6,037+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mrs Kate Barnes at a glance

Mrs Kate Barnes is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Taunton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Taunton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mrs Joanna Kate Barnes is a highly skilled consultant ophthalmologist with a passion for paediatric eye care and complex eye movement disorders. She graduated from Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' Medical School, London, in 2002, and went on to complete senior house officer roles in Cambridge and London, including neurology and neurosurgery. Specialising in ophthalmology, Mrs Barnes undertook advanced registrar training in Oxford before furthering her expertise through the prestigious Joyce Henderson Fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology in Perth, Western Australia.
Returning to the West Country, where she grew up, she joined Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton as a consultant ophthalmic surgeon. Her clinical interests include paediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and cataract surgery, where she is known for her meticulous approach and dedication to patient care.
Outside of her professional life, Mrs Barnes enjoys singing in chamber choirs, sailing, and spending quality time with her husband, a GP, and their two young sons. She brings warmth and compassion to her practice, combining technical excellence with a personal touch to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.

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

— Mrs Kate Barnes

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Taunton (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Taunton (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-726469 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-0AC29030 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,099
Annual physical exam 99395 1,893
Vaccination administration 90471 1,149
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,050

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

Kate Barnes
HEADSHOT
Kate Barnes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kate Barnes with the team
WITH TEAM
Kate Barnes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Kate Barnes

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kate Barnes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4897/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38373520 · cited by 59
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Kate Barnes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8014/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36113239 · cited by 17

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Taunton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mrs.j.kate.barnes@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

Mrs Kate Barnes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mrs Kate Barnes 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Kate Barnes specialises in Ophthalmology in Taunton, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

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    Kate Barnes speaks English.

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