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Dr Susan Downes

Ophthalmology Headington

Dr Susan Downes

4 years of experience

7,038+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Susan Downes at a glance

Dr Susan Downes is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Headington, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ 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 Headington, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Downes is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Senior Research Fellow at the Nuffield Laboratory of Clinical Ophthalmology. In addition, Professor Downes is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. Professor Downes is also the Clinical Network Lead for Ophthalmology research in the Thames Valley.
Professor Downes' research areas are primarily focused on inherited retinal degeneration and phenotype genotype correlation. Other areas include the treatment of age-related macular degeneration and central serous chorioretinopathy and sleep studies in ocular disease. Professor Downes has collaborative links worldwide in these fields with research and training.
Professor Downes qualified from Oxford University. Professor Downes is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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

— Dr Susan Downes

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Headington (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Headington (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

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-10084 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-64E1B0F1 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,375
Annual physical exam 99395 2,089
Vaccination administration 90471 2,153
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,614

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Susan Downes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Susan Downes with the team
WITH TEAM
Susan Downes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Susan Downes

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Susan Downes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3879/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36323263 · cited by 199
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Susan Downes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1915/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37559417 · cited by 37
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Susan Downes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2676/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36182304 · cited by 123

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Headington · 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 · ms.susan.downes@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 Susan Downes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Susan Downes 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

Why local healthcare in Headington matters

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  • What does Susan Downes specialise in?

    Susan Downes specialises in Ophthalmology in Headington, GB. 40 years of clinical experience.

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    Susan Downes speaks English.

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