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Mr Stuart J McGimpsey

Vérifié Ophtalmologie Belfast

Mr Stuart J McGimpsey

16 ans d'expérience 4.9 (399 avis vérifiés)

2,796+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Stuart J McGimpsey at a glance

Mr Stuart J McGimpsey is an Ophtalmologie practitioner based in Belfast, Royaume-Uni, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Belfast, Royaume-Uni and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

À propos

Mr Stuart McGimpsey is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over

15 years of consultancy experience. He is a general ophthalmologist performing

treatments such as cataract surgery. Mr

McGimpsey's specialism is in Vitreoretinal surgery which includes surgical treatments

for retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes and diabetic

retinopathy. He also has an interest in the treatment of macular degeneration

and retinal vascular diseases.

Mr McGimpsey has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust from April 2009 to the present. He was Clinical Lead of the Ophthalmology Macular

Service at the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust for 6 years and is now Training Program Director.

He completed his Post Graduate Training (Graham Lovett Fellow in

Vitreoretinal Surgery and Macular Diseases) at Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye

Hospital. He has an active role in

teaching and is a Member of the Royal College of Ophthalmology Training

Committee and is Ophthalmology simulation lead in the Belfast Trust.

Mr McGimpsey has published a series of research papers:

· Mikhail MA, Mangioris G, Best RM, McGimpsey S, Chan WC.

Management of giant retinal tears with vitrectomy and perfluorocarbon liquid

postoperatively as a short-term tamponade. Eye (Lond). 2017 Aug 11. doi:

10.1038/eye.2017.157.

· Gnana Jothi V, McGimpsey S, Sharkey JA, Chan WC. Retinal

detachment repair and cataract surgery in patients with atopic dermatitis. Eye

(Lond). 2017 Aug 11. doi: 10.1038/eye.2017.151.

· Mikhail MA, Mangioris G, Casalino G, McGimpsey S, Sharkey

J, Best R, Chan WC. Outcome of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

surgery in a tertiary referral centre in Northern Ireland - A regional study.

Ulster Med J. 2017 Jan;86(1):15-19

· Chamney S, McGimpsey S, McConnell V, Willoughby CE. Iris

Flocculi as an ocular marker of ACTA2 mutation in familial thoracic aortic

aneurysms and dissections.Ophthalmic Genet. 2015 Mar;36(1):86-8.

· Chakravarthy U, McGimpsey SJ, McAvoy C. How Baseline

Assessment of AMD Lesion Type Influences Clinical Decisions and Outcomes.

Retinal Physician July 2010

· McGimpsey SJ, Chakravarthy U. VEGF-targeted therapy and

beyond: pharmacotherapy and emerging treatments in age related macular

degeneration. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, March 2010, Vol. 3, No.

2, Pages 243-252

· McGimpsey SJ, Woodside JV, Cardwell C, Cahill M,

Chakravarthy U. Homocysteine, MTHFR C677T polymorphism and risk of retinal vein

occlusion: a meta-analysis. Ophthalmology. 2009 Sep;116(9):1778-1787.e1.

· Williams MA, McGimpsey S, Abugreen S, Chan W, Sharkey JA,

Best RM, Johnston PB. The incidence and rate of rhegmatogenous retinal

detachment seven years after cataract surgery in patients with high myopia.

Ulster Med J. 2009 May;78(2):99-104.

· McGimpsey SJ, Gillies MC. Treatment of macular

degeneration- controversy and hope. Br J Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar;92(3):436-7.

· Subbiah S, McGimpsey S, Best RM. Retrobulbar hemorrhage

after sub-Tenon's anesthesia. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2007 Sep;33(9):1651-2.

· McGimpsey SJ, Rankin SJA. A Case of Sjögren's Reticular

Dystrophy. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007 Jun;125(6):850.

· McGimpsey SJ, Cooke CA, Best RM. Laser Pneumatic

Retinopexy to Treat Recurrent Retinal Detachment Without Detectable Breaks.

Ophthalmology. 2007 Feb;114(2):401-2.

· McGimpsey SJ, Williams M, Mulholland DA. Ten year follow

up of pigmentary retinopathy associated with 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase

deficiency. Eye. 2006 Sep;20(9):1074-5

· Cooke CA, McGimpsey S, Mahon G, Best RM. An in vitro study

of human lens epithelial cell adhesion to intraocular lenses with and without a

fibronectin coating. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2006 Jul;47(7):2985-9.

· Williams MA, McGimpsey SJ, Mulholland DA. Cystoid macular

oedema and renal failure. Med Hypotheses. 2006;66(4):861-2

· McGimpsey SJ, Woodside JV, Bamford L, Gilchrist SE,

Graydon R, McKeeman GC, Young IS, Hughes AE, Patterson CC, O'Reilly D, McGibbon

D, Chakravarthy U. Retinal vein occlusion, homocysteine, and methylene

tetrahydrofolate reductase genotype. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2005

Dec;46(12):4712-6.

· McGimpsey SJ, Rankin SJA. An unusual case of intraocular

foreign body. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2005 Dec;33(6):665

· Chan WC, McGimpsey SJ, Murphy MF, Best RM. Suprachoroidal

haemorrhage following Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy. Clin Experiment

Ophthalmol. 2005 Jun;33(3):334-5.

· Graham LE, McGimpsey S, Wright S, McClean G, Carser J,

Stevenson M, Wootton R, Taggart AJ. Could a low-cost audio-visual link be

useful in rheumatology? J Telemed Telecare. 2000;6 Suppl 1:S35-7

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

— Mr Stuart J McGimpsey

Formation et études

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Belfast (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophtalmologie
    Universitat de Barcelona, Belfast (GB)

Carrière et postes

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophtalmologie

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-166635 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certifications du conseil

European Board of Ophtalmologie
#EB-7475F91E · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 1,794
Annual physical exam 99395 1,300
Vaccination administration 90471 1,388
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,019

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 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

Stuart J McGimpsey
HEADSHOT
Stuart J McGimpsey in consultation
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Stuart J McGimpsey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vidéos

introduction · 143s
Meet Stuart J McGimpsey

Recherche et publications

indice h : 17 · i10 : 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophtalmologie across GB
    Stuart J McGimpsey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7586/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39577297 · cité par 18
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophtalmologie
    Stuart J McGimpsey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7566/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38397563 · cité par 32

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

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

Adhésions à des sociétés

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Depuis 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Depuis 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Depuis 2011

Articles de ce médecin

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophtalmologie 2026-03-18 · Lecture de 5 min
  • Awareness When should you see a ophtalmologie? 2026-01-06 · Lecture de 8 min

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · mr.stuart.mcgimpsey@euroclinics.example
Assurances internationales acceptées
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Emplacement

1 balise

Avis des patients

399 avis vérifiés
4.93
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399 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
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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

Mr Stuart J McGimpsey's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Stuart J McGimpsey 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.

Mr Stuart J McGimpsey is one of 1,382 ophtalmologie doctors indexed in Royaume-Uni. Browse ophtalmologie doctors in Royaume-Uni →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Belfast 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 Belfast 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 Stuart J McGimpsey specialise in?

    Stuart J McGimpsey specialises in Ophtalmologie in Belfast, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Stuart J McGimpsey treat?

    Stuart J McGimpsey treats conditions within Ophtalmologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Stuart J McGimpsey practise?

    Stuart J McGimpsey practises in Belfast, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Stuart J McGimpsey speak?

    Stuart J McGimpsey speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Stuart J McGimpsey?

    Stuart J McGimpsey has a verified rating of 4.93/5 from 399 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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