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Professor David Spalton
👤 2 años de experiencia
1,601+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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David Spalton is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, London, and is Honorary Consultant to the Royal Hospital Chelsea (the Chelsea Pensioners) and King Edward VII's Hospital for Officers, London. He is also the Civilian Advisor in Ophthalmology to the Metropolitan Police.
He qualified at Westminster Medical School, London, where he won the Undergraduate Prize for Ophthalmology. He progressed to do his ophthalmic training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Following this, he did a Fellowship in uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology at St Thomas' Hospital and the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square, London. He was appointed Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital in 1980 and then moved back to St Thomas' Hospital in 1983, working as Clinical Director of Ophthalmology from 1990-2000. He has Fellowships of the Royal College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
He is known internationally for his interest in cataract surgery, uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology. At St Thomas' Hospital, he runs the largest research group on cataract surgery in the United Kingdom. The research is focused on posterior capsular opacification, intraocular lens design and biocompatibility. He has published over 130 papers in academic journals, and his book, An Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology, won the prize for the best medical textbook of the year when it was published in 1985. It is now in its third edition and is published in seven languages, it is one of the five most widely read ophthalmic textbooks worldwide.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Cataracts
Uveitis
Neuro-Ophthalmology
He qualified at Westminster Medical School, London, where he won the Undergraduate Prize for Ophthalmology. He progressed to do his ophthalmic training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Following this, he did a Fellowship in uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology at St Thomas' Hospital and the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square, London. He was appointed Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital in 1980 and then moved back to St Thomas' Hospital in 1983, working as Clinical Director of Ophthalmology from 1990-2000. He has Fellowships of the Royal College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
He is known internationally for his interest in cataract surgery, uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology. At St Thomas' Hospital, he runs the largest research group on cataract surgery in the United Kingdom. The research is focused on posterior capsular opacification, intraocular lens design and biocompatibility. He has published over 130 papers in academic journals, and his book, An Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology, won the prize for the best medical textbook of the year when it was published in 1985. It is now in its third edition and is published in seven languages, it is one of the five most widely read ophthalmic textbooks worldwide.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Cataracts
Uveitis
Neuro-Ophthalmology
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor David Spalton
Educación y formación
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · Oftalmología
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2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Carrera y nombramientos
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licencias y seguros
Licencias médicas
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certificaciones del consejo
European Board of Oftalmología
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file
Procedimientos realizados
| Procedimiento | Código | Total acumulado |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 307 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 101 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 3,005 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,714 |
Servicios y precios
| Servicio | Duración | Modalidad | Precio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Consulta, equipo y en práctica
Vídeos
Investigación y publicaciones
índice h: 4 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Oftalmología outcomes
DOI: 10.7920/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34831047 · citado por 83
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Outcomes of Oftalmología in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1792/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32939999 · citado por 177
Conferencias invitadas
- Practical updates in Oftalmología European Annual Congress (Oftalmología) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Oftalmología National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Premios y afiliaciones
Premios
- 🏆 Top-rated Oftalmología — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Membresías en sociedades
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2028
- national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2028
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2028
Artículos de este doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Oftalmología
- Awareness When should you see a oftalmología?
Para pacientes internacionales
- Coordinador
- Patient liaison · professor.david.spalton@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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