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Ms Shela Patel

Optometry Carnforth

Ms Shela Patel

14 years of experience

8,397+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Shela Patel at a glance

Ms Shela Patel is an Optometry practitioner based in Carnforth, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Carnforth, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Ms Shela Patel

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Carnforth (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Navarra, Carnforth (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-377916 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-B7569DD8 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,614
Annual physical exam 99395 1,208
Vaccination administration 90471 3,032
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,031

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

Office, team & in practice

Shela Patel
HEADSHOT
Shela Patel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shela Patel with the team
WITH TEAM
Shela Patel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Shela Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Shela Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2680/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37169216 · cited by 62
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Shela Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1427/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38251899 · cited by 196
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Shela Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3323/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32697176 · cited by 18

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Carnforth · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shela.patel@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

Ms Shela Patel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Shela Patel treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Carnforth matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Carnforth carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Shela Patel specialise in?

    Shela Patel specialises in Optometry in Carnforth, GB. 34 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Shela Patel treat?

    Shela Patel treats conditions within Optometry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shela Patel practise?

    Shela Patel practises in Carnforth, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shela Patel speak?

    Shela Patel speaks English.

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