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Dr Peter Cackett

Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Dr Peter Cackett

12 years of experience

2,912+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Peter Cackett at a glance

Dr Peter Cackett is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Peter Cackett, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, specialises in medical retina conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, and diabetic retinopathy. He completed his medical training at the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, qualifying in 1995, he also received an intercalated BSc in anatomy during his training.
Following his initial foundation training and a series of junior doctor posts in England and Australia, Dr. Cackett pursued ophthalmology surgical training in Glasgow and Edinburgh. In 2007, he trained as an International Fellow at the Singapore National Eye Centre, gaining further expertise in medical retina.
Since 2008, Dr. Cackett has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, where he serves as the clinical lead for the medical retina department. He also organises the undergraduate Ophthalmology module for medical students at the University of Edinburgh. With over 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications, Dr. Cackett is a recognised expert in his field.

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

— Dr Peter Cackett

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-365107 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BFB19B07 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,810
Annual physical exam 99395 2,924
Vaccination administration 90471 244
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,971

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Peter Cackett
HEADSHOT
Peter Cackett in consultation
IN OFFICE
Peter Cackett with the team
WITH TEAM
Peter Cackett at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Peter Cackett

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Peter Cackett, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1040/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33081749 · cited by 130
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Peter Cackett, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1898/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36045322 · cited by 80

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · peter.cackett@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 Peter Cackett's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Peter Cackett 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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    Peter Cackett specialises in Ophthalmology in Edinburgh, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

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    Peter Cackett speaks English.

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