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Dr. Zuhair Mustafa

Verified Ophthalmology Edinburgh

Dr. Zuhair Mustafa

9 years of experience 5.0 (7 verified reviews)

8,601+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Zuhair Mustafa at a glance

Dr. Zuhair Mustafa is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Zuhair Mustafa is a highly trained Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery. He practices privately at Clarity and Eye Surgery Scotland while also holding an NHS consultant position at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh. His clinical work centres on the surgical treatment designed to reduce patients’ reliance on glasses or contact lenses.

Dr Mustafa graduated in Medicine (MBChB) from the University of Birmingham in 2010 and went on to complete his ophthalmology specialist training in the United Kingdom. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) in 2017. Further strengthening his academic and clinical expertise, he completed a PhD in Genetics at the University of Edinburgh in 2021.

Following his core training in Edinburgh, Dr Mustafa undertook advanced subspecialty training in corneal and refractive surgery at the world renowned Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne Australia. This equipped him with expertise in managing complex anterior segment conditions. His practice offers a comprehensive range of services, including cataract surgery, corneal procedures, refractive surgery, and detailed anterior segment assessments. He is also experienced in providing thorough pre- and post-operative refractive evaluations, ensuring high standards of patient care throughout the surgical journey.

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

— Dr. Zuhair Mustafa

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-996102 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-13820039 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,636
Annual physical exam 99395 1,258
Vaccination administration 90471 922
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 365

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

Zuhair Mustafa
HEADSHOT
Zuhair Mustafa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zuhair Mustafa with the team
WITH TEAM
Zuhair Mustafa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Zuhair Mustafa

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Zuhair Mustafa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9274/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32388076 · cited by 100
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Zuhair Mustafa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7756/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31420049 · cited by 46
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Zuhair Mustafa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5227/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32556791 · cited by 40

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Edinburgh · 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 · zuhair.mustafa@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

7 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
7 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

Dr. Zuhair Mustafa's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Zuhair Mustafa 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 Zuhair Mustafa specialise in?

    Zuhair Mustafa specialises in Ophthalmology in Edinburgh, GB. 16 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Zuhair Mustafa practise?

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  • What languages does Zuhair Mustafa speak?

    Zuhair Mustafa speaks English, Urdu.

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