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Dr.

Mr Karim El-Assal

Ophthalmology

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Ophthalmology Trust score 8/100
Speaks
  • 🇬🇧
English
9,341+ Patients seen
2 Years practising
15 h-index
Watch 116s introduction
From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-28 11:00
Credentials verified License + board cert checked
0 · 0 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Mr Karim El-Assal

Mr Karim El-Assal is a highly qualified ophthalmologist. They are dedicated to providing patients with high-quality care. Mr El-Assal strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for all patients.

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

— Mr Karim El-Assal, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·

#-728737

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Ophthalmology

#EB-5F1C6219

Renewal due 2035

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

AmTrust Europe

3,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    UAB Barcelona

  2. 2020–2024
    Residency · Ophthalmology

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

  3. 2024–2025
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08
    Junior consultant

    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 1,503
Annual physical exam 99395 3,025
Vaccination administration 90471 2,601
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,990

Patient reviews

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★★★★★
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bedside manner 0.05
knowledge 0.08
wait time 3.8
staff friendliness 0.02
ease of appointment 4
value for money 4.1
would recommend pct 4
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-20 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-01 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-10 Verified
Patients seen 10,119
Typical wait 3 days
Research h-index 15

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated Ophthalmology — — 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

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

60 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

90 min in_clinic

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 14

Selected publications

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr Karim El-Assal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes

    Mr Karim El-Assal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr Karim El-Assal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

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Invited talks

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

Articles by Mr Karim El-Assal

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Mr Karim El-Assal is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.

02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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