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Professor Simon Taylor

Ophthalmology Guildford

Professor Simon Taylor

4 years of experience

1,907+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Simon Taylor at a glance

Professor Simon Taylor is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Guildford, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Guildford, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Simon Taylor is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a special interest in cataracts, glaucoma and retinal disease. He graduated from the University of Cambridge before training as an ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital. His research training was at the MRC Clinical Sciences Centre and he was awarded a PhD from Imperial College London in 2009.  Professor Taylor was Director of Research & Development for the Royal Surrey County Hospital from 2014 to 2017, and was awarded the title Professor of Ophthalmology in 2015. 

Professor Taylor treats patients with many ophthalmic problems but has a particular interest in retinal disease and in cataract and glaucoma surgery. He has an international reputation in the treatment of retinal and inflammatory ocular diseases having lectured widely on these subjects and has published over 100 academic papers.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Cataract surgery, including multifocal and toric lenses

Glaucoma

Retinal diseases

Uveitis

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

— Professor Simon Taylor

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Guildford (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Guildford (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-828559 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-5063E265 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,941
Annual physical exam 99395 1,499
Vaccination administration 90471 1,315
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,628

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simon Taylor
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Simon Taylor in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Taylor with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Taylor at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Simon Taylor

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Simon Taylor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3247/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37027476 · cited by 149
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Simon Taylor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7620/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31009755 · cited by 135
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Simon Taylor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3607/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38362465 · cited by 121

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · professor.simon.taylor@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

Professor Simon Taylor's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Simon Taylor 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

Why local healthcare in Guildford matters

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  • What does Simon Taylor specialise in?

    Simon Taylor specialises in Ophthalmology in Guildford, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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    Simon Taylor treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Simon Taylor practise?

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  • What languages does Simon Taylor speak?

    Simon Taylor speaks English.

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