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Mr Oliver Bowes

Verified Ophthalmology Essex

Mr Oliver Bowes

8 years of experience 5.0 (356 verified reviews)

12,378+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Oliver Bowes at a glance

Mr Oliver Bowes is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Essex, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Essex, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Oliver Bowes is a leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Essex and East London specialising in complex cataract and refractive surgery using advanced premium toric, multifocal and extended depth of focus lenses.  He has extensive experience in refractive cataract surgery aiming to minimise a patient's reliance on glasses following treatment.  The visual demands of every patient are individually assessed to determine what type of premium lens will best address their visual needs and the vast majority of patients achieve excellent outcomes as evidenced in regular patient testimonials and other professional endorsements.

Oliver practices privately at the Spire Hartswood in Brentwood, Spire London East in Woodford and the Nuffield Holly Hospital in Buckhurst Hill.  He is also an Honorary Consultant at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust where he is the past clinical lead for cataract surgery and a former surgical trainer for the North London deanery.

Oliver sees patients with all types of ophthalmic conditions with additional specialism in cataract, refractive lens exchange, keratoconus, corneal transplantation, corneal collagen crosslinking, dry eye disease, blepharitis, chalazion, minor lid surgery and YAG laser treatment

Oliver completed his medical degree at University College London in 2009 with distinction in medical sciences and achieved several academic awards, including a commendation for the prestigious Duke-Elder Prize.  His specialist training includes two dedicated corneal and refractive surgical fellowships at Cambridge University Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital.  He has numerous peer-reviewed publications and is regularly invited to lecture in the UK.

He holds a fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and his other professional memberships include the European and UK and Ireland Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS, UKISCRS).

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

— Mr Oliver Bowes

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Essex (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Essex (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-607034 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-650AD774 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,150
Annual physical exam 99395 1,312
Vaccination administration 90471 1,712
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 847

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Oliver Bowes
HEADSHOT
Oliver Bowes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Oliver Bowes with the team
WITH TEAM
Oliver Bowes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Oliver Bowes

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Oliver Bowes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2962/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35415369 · cited by 166
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Oliver Bowes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7177/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32104835 · cited by 36
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Oliver Bowes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6014/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39556505 · cited by 66
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Oliver Bowes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3896/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33415029 · cited by 112

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Essex · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · oliver.bowes@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

356 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Oliver Bowes's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • Where does Oliver Bowes practise?

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    Oliver Bowes speaks English, Spanish.

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