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Mr Rafiq Shaikh

Ophthalmology Nuneaton

Mr Rafiq Shaikh

11 years of experience

7,155+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rafiq Shaikh at a glance

Mr Rafiq Shaikh is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Nuneaton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

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.

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

— Mr Rafiq Shaikh

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Nuneaton (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Nuneaton (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-619803 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-70D57E94 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 512
Annual physical exam 99395 1,550
Vaccination administration 90471 1,310
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,889

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rafiq Shaikh
HEADSHOT
Rafiq Shaikh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafiq Shaikh with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafiq Shaikh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Rafiq Shaikh

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafiq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8393/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37918106 · cited by 40
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Rafiq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2426/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35821382 · cited by 74
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafiq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3127/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33337949 · cited by 36
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Rafiq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Mr Rafiq Shaikh's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Rafiq Shaikh 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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  • What does Rafiq Shaikh specialise in?

    Rafiq Shaikh specialises in Ophthalmology in Nuneaton, GB. 40 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Rafiq Shaikh practise?

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    Rafiq Shaikh speaks English.

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