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Professor James Bainbridge

Ophthalmology London

Professor James Bainbridge

2 years of experience

6,281+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor James Bainbridge at a glance

Professor James Bainbridge is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Bainbridge studied medicine at King's College Cambridge and St. Mary's Hospital London, and trained in clinical ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital London. His postgraduate academic training, PhD and postdoctoral research at UCL were supported by Wellcome Trust Fellowships and a NIHR Research Professorship. In 2005, he was appointed Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital London, and in 2011 to the Chair of Retinal Studies at UCL. In 2018 he was appointed Surgeon Oculist to Her Majesty's Household.
Professor Bainbridge specialises in surgery for conditions of the retina including retinal detachment, macular hole and epiretinal membrane. He also manages cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration.
As a surgeon-scientist his aim is to protect and restore vision by developing effective new treatments for retinal diseases. His programme of translational research extends from the laboratory investigation of mechanisms of retinal disease to clinical trials of new medical and surgical interventions. He has pioneered gene therapy and stem cell therapy for people affected by blinding diseases of the retina. He has published some 240 papers and book chapters on the management of retinal disease. Awards for his achievements include the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' Foulds Trophy, the Academy of Medical Sciences Award for Ophthalmology, Moorfields Research Medal, The Ruskell Medal, the US Foundation Fighting Blindness Board of Directors' Award and the 2018 Champalimaud Vision Award.



Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract surgery
Lens Implants
Retinal surgery
Cataract surgery and lens implants
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal surgery (floaters, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, trauma)

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

— Professor James Bainbridge

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-582938 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-A1DF380A · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,093
Annual physical exam 99395 619
Vaccination administration 90471 1,419
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 156

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Bainbridge
HEADSHOT
James Bainbridge in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Bainbridge with the team
WITH TEAM
James Bainbridge at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 122s
Meet James Bainbridge

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Bainbridge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8827/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31802328 · cited by 5
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Bainbridge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4524/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39630915 · cited by 39
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Bainbridge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5037/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37576249 · cited by 81

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-01 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-05 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · professor.james.bainbridge@euroclinics.example

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    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor James Bainbridge's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor James Bainbridge 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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