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Dr. Paul Flavahan

Verified Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Dr. Paul Flavahan

2 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

5,936+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Paul Flavahan at a glance

Dr. Paul Flavahan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Paul Flavahan is a dedicated and caring consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a special interest in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. After graduating from Liverpool Medical School in 2008, he returned to Scotland with his young family to pursue his training in ophthalmology. In 2015, he was awarded the Oxford Congress Research Prize for his pioneering work on corneal transplant healing.
Currently, Dr. Flavahan serves as the Clinical Lead at NHS Forth Valley, where he specialises in corneal transplant surgery and has successfully introduced high-volume cataract surgery. He is one of only a few surgeons in Scotland to hold the prestigious CertLRS qualification in refractive surgery from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. With more than 4,000 surgical cases performed to date, Dr. Flavahan is recognised for his expertise, commitment to patient care, and ongoing contributions to advancing ophthalmic surgery in Scotland.

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

— Dr. Paul Flavahan

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-631516 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-65AA8029 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 71
Annual physical exam 99395 433
Vaccination administration 90471 1,489
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,790

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

Office, team & in practice

Paul Flavahan
HEADSHOT
Paul Flavahan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Paul Flavahan with the team
WITH TEAM
Paul Flavahan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Paul Flavahan

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Paul Flavahan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9526/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36276614 · cited by 87
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Paul Flavahan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1685/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33272628 · cited by 77
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Paul Flavahan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3252/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37586320 · cited by 83

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Edinburgh · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
4.96
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17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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
98.0
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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

Dr. Paul Flavahan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Paul Flavahan 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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  • What does Paul Flavahan specialise in?

    Paul Flavahan specialises in Ophthalmology in Edinburgh, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Paul Flavahan practise?

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  • What languages does Paul Flavahan speak?

    Paul Flavahan speaks English.

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