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Dr. Derek Ho

Vérifié Ophtalmologie Cardiff

Dr. Derek Ho

15 ans d'expérience 5.0 (69 avis vérifiés)

4,242+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Derek Ho at a glance

Dr. Derek Ho is an Ophtalmologie practitioner based in Cardiff, Royaume-Uni, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Cardiff, Royaume-Uni and the surrounding area.

À propos

Mr Derek Ho is a consultant ophthalmologist based in Cardiff, Wales, specialising in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, corneal transplantation, and other corneal and conjunctival procedures. He is also the Consultant Lead for Cataract Services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Alongside his NHS consultant work, he also practises privately at Spire Cardiff Hospital and Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital.

He is a high-volume cataract surgeon, performing and supervising approximately 100 cataract operations each month. For suitable private patients, he offers same-day bilateral cataract surgery using needle-free topical anaesthesia, allowing rapid visual recovery with minimal discomfort.

He graduated from the University of Cambridge and completed his ophthalmology training in Wales, followed by advanced fellowship training in cornea and anterior segment surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.

As a Fellow of both the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) and the European Board of Ophthalmology, Mr Ho is a dual board-certified eye surgeon. He also holds the UK specialist certificate in laser and refractive surgery (CertLRS), reflecting his expertise in advanced vision correction techniques.

He is a Surgical Skills Faculty Trainer at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, teaching and mentoring ophthalmology trainees nationally. He is also an Examiner for the Cardiff University Medical School. Alongside his clinical work, he has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and regularly presents at national and international meetings. He is a member of UKISCRS and EuCornea.

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

— Dr. Derek Ho

Formation et études

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Ophtalmologie
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cardiff (GB)

Carrière et postes

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophtalmologie

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-262903 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certifications du conseil

European Board of Ophtalmologie
#EB-7E12F4F2 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 1,007
Annual physical exam 99395 833
Vaccination administration 90471 873
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 102

Services et tarifs

ServiceDuréeModalitéPrix
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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

Derek Ho
HEADSHOT
Derek Ho in consultation
IN OFFICE
Derek Ho with the team
WITH TEAM
Derek Ho at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vidéos

introduction · 79s
Meet Derek Ho

Recherche et publications

indice h : 16 · i10 : 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophtalmologie across GB
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1182/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32539229 · cité par 191
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophtalmologie
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8006/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32851549 · cité par 101
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophtalmologie across GB
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8804/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33881703 · cité par 19

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

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

Adhésions à des sociétés

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Depuis 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Depuis 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Depuis 2012

Articles de ce médecin

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophtalmologie
  • Awareness When should you see a ophtalmologie?

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · derek.ho@euroclinics.example
Assurances internationales acceptées
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Emplacement

1 balise

Avis des patients

69 avis vérifiés
4.98
★★★★⯨
69 avis
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
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Avis récents

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Derek Ho's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Derek Ho treats, with the size of the national pool of Royaume-Uni doctors offering the same care.

Ophtalmologie

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

Dr. Derek Ho is one of 1,382 ophtalmologie doctors indexed in Royaume-Uni. Browse ophtalmologie doctors in Royaume-Uni →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cardiff matters

Medical practice in Royaume-Uni is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Royaume-Uni medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Cardiff 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 Derek Ho specialise in?

    Derek Ho specialises in Ophtalmologie in Cardiff, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Derek Ho treat?

    Derek Ho treats conditions within Ophtalmologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Derek Ho practise?

    Derek Ho practises in Cardiff, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Derek Ho speak?

    Derek Ho speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

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  • What do patients say about Derek Ho?

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