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Mr Stephen Alistair Stewart

Ophthalmology Belfast

Mr Stephen Alistair Stewart

2 years of experience

4,915+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Stephen Alistair Stewart at a glance

Mr Stephen Alistair Stewart is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Belfast, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Belfast, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Stephen Stewart is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based at Cathedral Eye Clinic in Belfast, where he specialises in cataract, refractive, and complex anterior segment surgery. He provides expert care in procedures such as refractive lens exchange, YAG laser treatment, cataract surgery, and laser vision correction.
He graduated with distinction from the University of Cambridge and University College London Medical Schools, receiving both the Allen Goldsmith Prize in Ophthalmology and the TC Yu Bequest Award for his elective at the University of Auckland. Following completion of ophthalmology specialty training in the Northern Ireland Deanery, he undertook a fellowship in cataract and refractive surgery in Belfast with Professor Johnny Moore, followed by a second fellowship in anterior segment surgery under Dr Tun Kuan Yeo at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore.
Mr Stewart became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2019. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery from the University of Ulster and earned the Royal College’s Certificate in Laser Refractive Surgery in 2021.
Alongside his clinical work, he is actively involved in education and research. He organises and delivers national and international surgical skills courses and contributes to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ National Ophthalmology Database Audit as a member of the Cataract Advisory Group. His research focuses on outcomes and safety in cataract and refractive surgery, and he is currently collaborating with Queen’s University Belfast to explore how machine learning can improve astigmatism correction. He has also worked internationally with Khmer Sight Foundation, providing cataract surgery in Cambodia.

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

— Mr Stephen Alistair Stewart

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Belfast (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Belfast (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-903494 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-66AD21A9 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 810
Annual physical exam 99395 492
Vaccination administration 90471 1,412
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,603

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Stephen Alistair Stewart
HEADSHOT
Stephen Alistair Stewart in consultation
IN OFFICE
Stephen Alistair Stewart with the team
WITH TEAM
Stephen Alistair Stewart at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Stephen Alistair Stewart

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Stephen Alistair Stewart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9126/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38700888 · cited by 138
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Stephen Alistair Stewart, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4817/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37463392 · cited by 120

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Belfast · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · stephen.alistair.stewart@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 Stephen Alistair Stewart's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Stephen Alistair Stewart 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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