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Professor Philip Bloom

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Professor Philip Bloom

6 years of experience 5.0 (6 verified reviews)

12,001+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Philip Bloom at a glance

Professor Philip Bloom is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Philip Bloom is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Western Eye Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust), with special clinical interests in complex Glaucoma & Cataract.

Professor Bloom graduated from Bristol University Medical School (1984) before going on to take up a position at a variety of hospitals during his postgraduate training; these included Bristol Eye Hospital, The Western Eye Hospital, and Moorfields Eye Hospital. He was later awarded clinical fellowships at both The Western Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

He has a high profile within his profession. He is the immediate past Chairman of the charity Glaucoma UK (2017-22, formerly IGA, the International Glaucoma Association) and past President of the UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS, 2018-20). He was a Trustee and Board Member of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM, 2017-21), and past President of the RSM Ophthalmology Section (2012-14). He is currently a Keeler Scholarship Board Trustee (Royal College of Ophthalmologists), council member of the UKISCRS, course leader for Plymouth University's Post-Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmology and a surgical tutor & microsurgical skills faculty member at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

He is an active researcher with a significant focus on glaucoma and cataract surgery; his specific research interests include minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (including cyclophotocoagulation), neuroprotection, surgical simulation/training, and spectacle independence after cataract surgery. His research has resulted in well over 100 peer-reviewed publications and teaching papers.

He is a passionate educator and holds numerous teaching positions - Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College School of Medicine, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at University College London (UCL) and Associate Professor at Plymouth University School of Medicine & Dentistry.

In addition to his many qualifications, Professor Bloom's career has been recognised by numerous other significant achievements and markers of peer esteem. He received the Keeler Scholarship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (1994 -1995) and was awarded the Muthusamy Gold Medal by the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) in 1990. In April 2020 he was made a Fellow in Glaucoma Surgery (FGS) in the Founding FGS class of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery (ISGS), only the second individual globally to do so at the 'Distinguished' level. In 2021 he was appointed Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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

— Professor Philip Bloom

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-747239 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B0EC3F1D · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,723
Annual physical exam 99395 2,685
Vaccination administration 90471 381
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 146

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

Office, team & in practice

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Philip Bloom in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Philip Bloom

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Philip Bloom, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9014/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39002658 · cited by 147
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Philip Bloom, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5825/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34046968 · cited by 113

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-21 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-27 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · professor.philip.bloom@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

6 verified reviews
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5★ 2
4★ 1
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1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
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

Professor Philip Bloom's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Philip Bloom 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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