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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Mr
Mr David Schultz
Ophthalmology
English
12,474+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr David Schultz is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and the Clinical Lead at the Benenden Hospital Eye Unit, involved in the delivery of the ‘Special Lens Service' at Benenden Hospital which includes the implantation of multifocal and astigmatism-correcting artificial lenses. He has also been the joint Lead of Vitreoretinal Surgery at East Kent Hospital NHS University Foundation Trust for the past 15 years. His specialist interest is in cataract surgery for complex cases, major eye trauma and vitreoretinal surgery, which includes dealing with the complications of cataract surgery. He also specialises in vitreoretinal disorders such as macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopthay, vitreous haemorrhage and retinal detachment.
Mr Schultz completed his initial ophthalmic training in Australia in 1991, coming to the UK shortly afterwards to undertake clinical fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery at both St Thomas' Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Mr Schultz remains actively involved in research, currently researching new methods of visualising structures in the eye to detect eye disease and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Kent. He is also a former meeting chair of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Cataract Surgery
• Epiretinal Membrane
• Laser Eye Surgery
• Lacrimal Washout
• Retinal Pathologies
• YAG Laser Capsulotomy
• Cataracts
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Dry Eyes
• Eye Problems
• Retinal Detachment
• Vitreous Haemorrhage
Mr Schultz completed his initial ophthalmic training in Australia in 1991, coming to the UK shortly afterwards to undertake clinical fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery at both St Thomas' Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Mr Schultz remains actively involved in research, currently researching new methods of visualising structures in the eye to detect eye disease and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Kent. He is also a former meeting chair of the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Cataract Surgery
• Epiretinal Membrane
• Laser Eye Surgery
• Lacrimal Washout
• Retinal Pathologies
• YAG Laser Capsulotomy
• Cataracts
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Dry Eyes
• Eye Problems
• Retinal Detachment
• Vitreous Haemorrhage
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr David Schultz
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 359 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 3,033 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,017 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,718 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 9
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.1623/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32993835 · cited by 143
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.5528/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31070140 · cited by 85
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.5918/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33586325 · cited by 139
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.david.schultz@euroclinics.example
