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Mr Richard Edward Stead

Verified Ophthalmology Nottingham

Mr Richard Edward Stead

2 years of experience 5.0 (11 verified reviews)

4,750+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Richard Edward Stead at a glance

Mr Richard Edward Stead is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Nottingham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Richard Stead has been working as a consultant ophthalmologist at Queen's Medical Centre since 2015 and is currently the lead for the glaucoma service.

An experienced surgeon, Dr Stead specialises in both cataract and glaucoma surgery. His previous optometry degree provides him with a comprehensive knowledge of eyecare. 

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

— Mr Richard Edward Stead

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Nottingham (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Nottingham (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-818708 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B4940B76 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 605
Annual physical exam 99395 1,643
Vaccination administration 90471 747
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 756

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

Office, team & in practice

Richard Edward Stead
HEADSHOT
Richard Edward Stead in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Edward Stead with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Edward Stead at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Richard Edward Stead

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Richard Edward Stead, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9577/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36006142 · cited by 5
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Richard Edward Stead, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6733/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31026719 · cited by 7
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Richard Edward Stead, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2057/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34857714 · cited by 137

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Nottingham · 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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · richard.edward.stead@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
11 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

Mr Richard Edward Stead's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Richard Edward Stead 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 Richard Edward Stead specialise in?

    Richard Edward Stead specialises in Ophthalmology in Nottingham, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

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    Richard Edward Stead speaks English.

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