Trust score 8/100
Mr Rafiq Shaikh
👤 11 years of experience
7,155+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Rafiq Shaikh is an experienced Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in medical retina and oculoplastics. With over 30 years of experience in ophthalmology, he is recognised for his professionalism, strong clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred eye care.
He graduated with an MBBS from Liaquat Medical College, Pakistan, in 1986 and completed his postgraduate training, gaining Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 1994. He later obtained his FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2000.
Mr Shaikh began his NHS career in 1995 at King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor and has since held senior roles across several NHS trusts, including Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
His areas of expertise include medical retina, oculoplastics and general ophthalmology. Mr Shaikh is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care, thorough assessment and evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual’s needs.
He graduated with an MBBS from Liaquat Medical College, Pakistan, in 1986 and completed his postgraduate training, gaining Fellowship of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 1994. He later obtained his FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2000.
Mr Shaikh began his NHS career in 1995 at King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor and has since held senior roles across several NHS trusts, including Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
His areas of expertise include medical retina, oculoplastics and general ophthalmology. Mr Shaikh is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care, thorough assessment and evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual’s needs.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Rafiq Shaikh
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 512 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,550 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,310 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,889 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 8
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8393/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37918106 · cited by 40
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.2426/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35821382 · cited by 74
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3127/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33337949 · cited by 36
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.5839/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34886684 · cited by 86
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Nuneaton · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Nuneaton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · rafiq.shaikh@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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