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Mr Zaid Shalchi

Verified Ophthalmology London

Mr Zaid Shalchi

9 years of experience 4.9 (663 verified reviews)

7,811+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Zaid Shalchi at a glance

Mr Zaid Shalchi is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Zaid Shalchi is a consultant at the King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (Reading). He was previously locum and honorary consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He specialises in cataract surgery, medical retina and uveitis.

Mr Shalchi graduated from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine in 2007 and trained in ophthalmology at St Thomas' and King's College Hospitals before undertaking fellowship training in medical retina, uveitis and complex cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital. He is member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth).

Mr Shalchi has performed research across the world which has been published in acclaimed peer-reviewed journals. He is a keen teacher and  trains ophthalmologists at an international level at the European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) as well as the European Society for Retina Specialists (Euretina).

Mr Shalchi is committed to charitable work. He has taught in Tanzania as part of the VISION2020 Links Programme and has run the London and Paris marathons for eye charities. He helped raise over £1m for the Lady Fatemah Trust, a charity that runs an eye clinic in Karbala, Iraq.

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

— Mr Zaid Shalchi

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-359223 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-738D1313 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,781
Annual physical exam 99395 1,635
Vaccination administration 90471 1,299
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,788

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zaid Shalchi
HEADSHOT
Zaid Shalchi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zaid Shalchi with the team
WITH TEAM
Zaid Shalchi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Zaid Shalchi

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Zaid Shalchi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8380/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33176828 · cited by 53
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Zaid Shalchi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9967/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38255759 · cited by 15
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Zaid Shalchi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5991/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39330623 · cited by 17

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 · zaid.shalchi@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

663 verified reviews
4.94
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663 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Zaid Shalchi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Zaid Shalchi 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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  • What does Zaid Shalchi specialise in?

    Zaid Shalchi specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 19 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Zaid Shalchi treat?

    Zaid Shalchi treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Zaid Shalchi practise?

    Zaid Shalchi practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Zaid Shalchi speak?

    Zaid Shalchi speaks English, Arabic.

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    Zaid Shalchi has a verified rating of 4.94/5 from 663 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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