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Mr Vikas Shankar

Verificado Oftalmología Rochdale

Mr Vikas Shankar

14 años de experiencia 4.9 (28 reseñas verificadas)

5,472+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Vikas Shankar at a glance

Mr Vikas Shankar is an Oftalmología practitioner based in Rochdale, Reino Unido, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Rochdale, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr Vikas Shankar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Highfield Hospital with over 15 years of experience. He completed his medical degree at Nagpur University, India in 2007 before relocating to the UK. After moving to the UK, he completed his basic surgical training in Ophthalmology at prestigious institutions such as Glasgow and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He then pursued higher specialist training in Aberdeen, where he refined his skills to the highest level. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2013 and obtained his Certificate of Completion of Training in 2014.

Mr Shankar later completed a fellowship in Glaucoma surgery at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, during which he underwent extensive training in advanced glaucoma surgery, including augmented trabeculectomy, aqueous-shunt procedures (specifically Baerveldt implants), and laser treatments for glaucoma.

Mr Shankar has over 500 augmented trabeculectomies and more than 300 aqueous shunt procedures under his belt, as well as expertise in micro-incisional glaucoma surgery, particularly with Xen implants and Preserflo micro shunt. His skill set extends to complex anterior segment surgeries, including cataract surgery.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Shanker runs a glaucoma fellowship program and participates in the North-West deanery training program. He has research interests in open-angle glaucoma and has written several research papers in this field.

He holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, the European Glaucoma Society and the UK & Eire Glaucoma Society.

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

— Mr Vikas Shankar

Educación y formación

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Rochdale (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Oftalmología
    Universidad de Sevilla, Rochdale (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Carrera y nombramientos

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Oftalmología

Licencias y seguros

Licencias médicas

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-345418 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificaciones del consejo

European Board of Oftalmología
#EB-DABEDAA1 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimientos realizados

ProcedimientoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 1,087
Annual physical exam 99395 1,017
Vaccination administration 90471 929
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,918

Servicios y precios

ServicioDuraciónModalidadPrecio
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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Consulta, equipo y en práctica

Vikas Shankar
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Vikas Shankar in consultation
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Vikas Shankar with the team
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Vikas Shankar at a conference
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Vídeos

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Investigación y publicaciones

índice h: 19 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Oftalmología outcomes
    Vikas Shankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9534/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34924201 · citado por 55
  2. Outcomes of Oftalmología in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vikas Shankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1740/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38051071 · citado por 181

Conferencias invitadas

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

Premios y afiliaciones

Premios

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

Membresías en sociedades

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2013

Artículos de este doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oftalmología 2026-03-26 · Lectura de 9 min
  • Awareness When should you see a oftalmología? 2026-01-19 · Lectura de 9 min

Para pacientes internacionales

Coordinador
Patient liaison · mr.vikas.shankar.1@euroclinics.example
Seguros internacionales aceptados
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Ubicación

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Reseñas de pacientes

28 reseñas verificadas
4.94
★★★★⯨
28 reseñas
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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Reseñas recientes

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Vikas Shankar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Vikas Shankar treats, with the size of the national pool of Reino Unido doctors offering the same care.

Oftalmología

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Mr Vikas Shankar is one of 1,382 oftalmología doctors indexed in Reino Unido. Browse oftalmología doctors in Reino Unido →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Rochdale matters

Medical practice in Reino Unido is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Reino Unido medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Rochdale carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Vikas Shankar specialise in?

    Vikas Shankar specialises in Oftalmología in Rochdale, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Vikas Shankar treat?

    Vikas Shankar treats conditions within Oftalmología. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Vikas Shankar practise?

    Vikas Shankar practises in Rochdale, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Vikas Shankar speak?

    Vikas Shankar speaks English, Urdu.

  • How do I book an appointment with Vikas Shankar?

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  • What do patients say about Vikas Shankar?

    Vikas Shankar has a verified rating of 4.94/5 from 28 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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