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Professor William Ayliffe

Verified Ophthalmology London

Professor William Ayliffe

3 years of experience 5.0 (85 verified reviews)

1,745+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor William Ayliffe at a glance

Professor William Ayliffe is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 44+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2019). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

William Ayliffe is a world-renowned Consultant Ophthalmologist based at the Lister Hospital, Chelsea, London he specialises in inflammatory eye diseases, and cataract surgery. He is a world pioneer of microsurgery of the eye and the use of highly realistic implants for badly damaged eyes.

Professor Ayliffe took a first in Immunology at Imperial College London before qualifying in medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital. He undertook postgraduate training in Manchester, Bristol, Oxford, and Harvard USA. His PhD was on the mechanisms of corneal transplant failure.

Prof Ayliffe returned from the USA to establish a local and tertiary referral service at Croydon University NHS Trust for inflammatory diseases of the eye. He has worked as a volunteer teacher and surgeon in several developing countries and participated in ORBIS (international flying eye hospital). As an eminent medical educator, formerly an Honorary professor of Vision, City University and Emeritus Professor of Physik at Gresham College he has been an invited lecturer at the Science Museum London, several Royal Colleges and has participated in Radio programs for the BBC, whilst continuing research focusing on the prevention of blindness with Professor Stanga at the London Retina Clinic, Harley Street.

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

— Professor William Ayliffe

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-660244 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-12B700D0 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 156
Annual physical exam 99395 2,906
Vaccination administration 90471 2,354
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,965

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 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
William Ayliffe in consultation
IN OFFICE
William Ayliffe with the team
WITH TEAM
William Ayliffe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet William Ayliffe

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    William Ayliffe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9760/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39077890 · cited by 164
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    William Ayliffe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1434/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37120166 · cited by 86
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    William Ayliffe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2006/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30029045 · cited by 128

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
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

85 verified reviews
4.96
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85 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 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 William Ayliffe's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor William Ayliffe 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

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    William Ayliffe specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 44 years of clinical experience.

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    William Ayliffe speaks English.

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