Trust score 8/100
Dr Richard Symes
👤 9 years of experience
10,363+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Richard Symes is a highly trained ophthalmologist. Dr Symes graduated from Imperial College, London. He completed ophthalmology residency training in London, UK. Dr Symes undertook subspecialty fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Dr Symes completed subspecialty glaucoma training at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Dr Symes has a particular interest in the surgical management of uveitis, including cataract and glaucoma in patients with uveitis.
Dr Symes has held the position of Britain���s representative to the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) young ophthalmologists committee. In addition, Dr Symes served on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Scientific committee and Surgical Skills committee. Dr Symes has been actively involved in clinical trials for retinal diseases. He has written a number of articles in the scientific press on cataract surgery visual outcomes.
Dr Symes has held the position of Britain���s representative to the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) young ophthalmologists committee. In addition, Dr Symes served on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Scientific committee and Surgical Skills committee. Dr Symes has been actively involved in clinical trials for retinal diseases. He has written a number of articles in the scientific press on cataract surgery visual outcomes.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Richard Symes
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,127 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,577 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,473 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,390 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1104/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34418782 · cited by 103
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.6151/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38809835 · cited by 5
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3180/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39979493 · cited by 75
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.5972/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38765990 · cited by 73
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Taree · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Taree · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · richard.symes@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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