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Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai

Ophthalmology London

Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai

10 years of experience

6,657+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai at a glance

Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mrs. Sabrina Shah-Desai is a renowned Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon based in the United Kingdom. With a career spanning over two decades and a focus on ophthalmic and facial treatments, Mrs. Shah-Desai is widely regarded as one of the safest and most experienced experts in her field.
Mrs. Shah-Desai's clinical experience, combines the precision of eyelid surgery with the principles of facial plastic surgery, earning her the reputation as the go-to expert for patients seeking natural-looking, customised eyelid and facial rejuvenation.
Mrs Shah-Desai is a peri-orbital specialist with expertise in surgical, dermatological, and aesthetic aspects. Her innovative treatments, which integrate surgical and non-surgical techniques, are grounded in comprehensive knowledge of eyelid anatomy, peri-orbital skin conditions, and the ageing process, particularly in different ethnicities.
In her boutique clinic in London, she provides treatments for a range of eyelid diseases and offers high-quality cosmetic rejuvenation procedures, setting the standard for safety and excellence. Her pioneering Eye-boost™ tear trough filler treatment, performed using a bi-planar technique, has gained significant popularity for naturally restoring the delicate periorbital area.
Mrs. Shah-Desai's special interest lies in achieving 3-Dimensional aesthetic restoration of the eyes, face, and neck, using a wide range of techniques, including surgery, ultrasound, threads, fillers, toxins, and skin resurfacing. She refers to this approach as the Perfect 360™, producing harmonious and natural results.
In her role as an Oculoplastic surgeon, Mrs. Shah-Desai offers restorative eyelid surgery for common eyelid mal-positions, eye socket reconstruction with orbital implants and fat grafts, blind eye removal, and treatments for Blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. Her expertise also extends to advanced treatments for dry and inflamed eyes (blepharitis) and cosmetic eyelid lift surgery (blepharoplasty), including scar-less droopy eyelid correction (ptosis) and revision surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Passionate about education and the promotion of safe aesthetic treatments, Mrs. Shah-Desai established the Oculo-Facial Aesthetic Academy (OFAA) in 2016, aimed at enhancing training standards in aesthetic medicine. She is frequently invited as a speaker at international conferences, where she travels worldwide to educate surgeons and aesthetic practitioners in her innovative, minimally invasive, and state-of-the-art techniques. Her visits have included countries such as Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, France, Mexico, Bangkok, China, Australia, and South Africa.

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

— Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-190786 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-6A6DB768 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,041
Annual physical exam 99395 2,151
Vaccination administration 90471 1,751
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,416

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sabrina Shah-Desai
HEADSHOT
Sabrina Shah-Desai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sabrina Shah-Desai with the team
WITH TEAM
Sabrina Shah-Desai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 140s
Meet Sabrina Shah-Desai

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Sabrina Shah-Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4946/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33598679 · cited by 9
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Sabrina Shah-Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8616/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39903412 · cited by 187
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Sabrina Shah-Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4753/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30945509 · cited by 157
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Sabrina Shah-Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9166/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34943588 · cited by 23

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-01 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-06 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mrs.sabrina.shah.desai.3@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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. Sabrina Shah-Desai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai 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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    Sabrina Shah-Desai specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 34 years of clinical experience.

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