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Mr Vikesh Patel

Verified Ophthalmology Lancaster

Mr Vikesh Patel

6 years of experience 5.0 (22 verified reviews)

6,093+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Vikesh Patel at a glance

Mr Vikesh Patel is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Lancaster, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Lancaster, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Vikesh Patel is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals in Preston, specialising in eyelid, lacrimal (watery eye) and orbital surgery, as well as microincisional cataract surgery.
He graduated from the University of Dundee in 1998 and completed his basic ophthalmic surgical training in Taunton and Nottingham, followed by higher surgical training in Nottingham and Cardiff. In 2008, he undertook a prestigious Fellowship in Oculoplastic Surgery at the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, one of the UK’s leading centres for reconstructive and plastic eye surgery. He was appointed as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals in 2010.
Mr Patel provides specialist expertise in a range of procedures, including upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for watery eyes, and eyelid reconstruction following tumour excision. His practice also encompasses general ophthalmology and advanced cataract surgery.
Dedicated to medical education, Mr Patel serves as a Royal College of Ophthalmologists Tutor, educational supervisor, and undergraduate academic advisor. He is an active member of the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society (BOPSS) and the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS), and has presented and published widely in peer-reviewed journals.

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

— Mr Vikesh Patel

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Lancaster (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Lancaster (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-342668 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-72738E33 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,191
Annual physical exam 99395 1,185
Vaccination administration 90471 2,953
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,630

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

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Vikesh Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Vikesh Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8702/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36670084 · cited by 39
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vikesh Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8420/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39494770 · cited by 45

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Lancaster · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vikesh.patel@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

22 verified reviews
5.00
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22 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 Vikesh Patel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Vikesh Patel 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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    Vikesh Patel specialises in Ophthalmology in Lancaster, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Vikesh Patel speaks English.

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