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Ms Urja Patel

Optometry United Kingdom

Ms Urja Patel

2 years of experience

6,746+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Urja Patel at a glance

Ms Urja Patel is an Optometry practitioner based in Europe, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2023).

About

Urja Patel currently serves as the Clinical Director at Gordon Thomas Opticians, bringing a wealth of experience to her role. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Optometry at Aston University, graduating in 2008.
She has gained experience in various roles throughout her career. Firstly as an Optical Assistant in Solihull and later as a pre-registration optometrist in the same place. Following this she gained experience as a Optometrist at Specsavers, working there for over seven years. 
Currently, as the Clinical Director at Gordon Thomas Opticians since 2016, Urja plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive eye care services in Enfield, England. Her extensive experience, coupled with her education, positions her as a reliable professional in the optometry field. She is dedicated to her patients and committed to providing exceptional eyecare services.

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

— Ms Urja Patel

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad de Navarra (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-428978 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-77BB62AB · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,825
Annual physical exam 99395 1,855
Vaccination administration 90471 2,959
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,088

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Urja Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Urja Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4532/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37197524 · cited by 137
  2. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Urja Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8417/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30006087 · cited by 179
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Optometry
    Urja Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6949/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31048167 · cited by 133
  4. Long-term follow-up of Optometry across GB
    Urja Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3476/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38542417 · cited by 135

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · urja.patel@euroclinics.example

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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 Urja Patel's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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    Urja Patel specialises in Optometry. 18 years of clinical experience.

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    Urja Patel speaks English.

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