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Mr Paul John Tomlins

Verified Ophthalmology Cheltenham

Mr Paul John Tomlins

10 years of experience 5.0 (12 verified reviews)

11,784+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Paul John Tomlins at a glance

Mr Paul John Tomlins is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Cheltenham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Paul John Tomlins is a highly regarded specialist in corneal and cataract surgery, practising in Cheltenham and Gloucester. He graduated from the University of Birmingham, where he completed his basic medical training and obtained his MBChB degree in 2001.
Mr. Tomlins commenced his ophthalmological training in 2001 in the West Midlands. In 2009, he transitioned to the University of Birmingham as a Clinical Lecturer, where his passion for teaching blossomed. 
Throughout his career, Mr. Tomlins has been involved in research, particularly focusing on Dry Eye Disease. His groundbreaking work on the immunology of the ocular surface in patients with severe Dry Eye Disease earned him the prestigious Bron Award in 2013. Subsequently, he was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine by the University of Birmingham in 2018.
Mr. Tomlins pursued a Corneal and Anterior Segment Fellowship in Nottingham under the guidance of Professor Harminder Dua in 2014. During this fellowship, he gained invaluable experience in managing complex corneal and ocular surface diseases.
In 2015, Mr. Tomlins relocated to Cheltenham General Hospital. He has expanded the corneal service, introducing advanced techniques such as corneal cross-linking, and prioritising patient-centred care in all aspects of his practice. Mr. Tomlins is a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and a proud member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

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

— Mr Paul John Tomlins

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Cheltenham (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cheltenham (GB)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-95876 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BC683071 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 438
Annual physical exam 99395 2,888
Vaccination administration 90471 488
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 631

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Paul John Tomlins
HEADSHOT
Paul John Tomlins in consultation
IN OFFICE
Paul John Tomlins with the team
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Paul John Tomlins at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Paul John Tomlins

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Paul John Tomlins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4543/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35677284 · cited by 46
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Paul John Tomlins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3070/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36259908 · cited by 188
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Paul John Tomlins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7771/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32297857 · cited by 146

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Cheltenham · 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 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
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

12 verified reviews
4.97
★★★★⯨
12 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

Mr Paul John Tomlins's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Paul John Tomlins 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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