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Professor Rupert Bourne

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Professor Rupert Bourne

14 years of experience 5.0 (101 verified reviews)

9,416+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Rupert Bourne at a glance

Professor Rupert Bourne is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Professor Rupert Bourne is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Cambridge, currently seeing private patients at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. He is also a Professor of Ophthalmology at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. Professor Bourne received his training at the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital. He further honed his expertise through two Glaucoma fellowships, one at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the other at the prestigious Shiley Eye Centre/Hamilton Glaucoma Center in San Diego, California, USA.
Professor Bourne's professional interests focus on glaucoma and cataract surgery, and he is recognised for his outstanding research contributions. His primary research areas include advanced techniques in glaucoma diagnosis and progression, as well as the management of glaucoma in community settings. Additionally, he has been actively involved in overseas ophthalmology, leading the design and analysis of several large population-based surveys of eye diseases, with projects spanning countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Trinidad.
As the Chair of the National Institute for Health Research Ophthalmology Specialty Group, Professor Bourne plays a crucial role in spearheading National Health Service (NHS) research delivery. He has an extensive portfolio of published work, with over 170 papers featured in leading peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals, along with book chapters. Notably, he is also invited as a reviewer for several prominent ophthalmology journals, showcasing his recognition in the scientific community.
Beyond his expertise in glaucoma and cataract surgery, Professor Bourne has additional research interests in altitude ophthalmology and expedition medicine, highlighting his diverse and wide-ranging contributions to the field.
In his capacity as Coordinator of the Vision Loss Expert Group for the Global Burden of Disease Study, Professor Bourne has been instrumental in conducting long-term research on the worldwide prevalence rates of blindness and visual impairment. This significant research initiative is carried out in partnership with the World Health Organisation, emphasising his dedication to making a global impact in eye health.

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

— Professor Rupert Bourne

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Cambridge (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-479794 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-F82C1865 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,704
Annual physical exam 99395 822
Vaccination administration 90471 974
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,377

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 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rupert Bourne
HEADSHOT
Rupert Bourne in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rupert Bourne with the team
WITH TEAM
Rupert Bourne at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 143s
Meet Rupert Bourne

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rupert Bourne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7201/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39290201 · cited by 64
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Rupert Bourne, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9134/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30608607 · cited by 58

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Cambridge · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-02 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-21 · 7 min read

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

101 verified reviews
4.95
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101 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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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

Professor Rupert Bourne's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Rupert Bourne 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.

Professor Rupert Bourne is one of 1,382 ophthalmology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse ophthalmology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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