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Professor David Spalton

Ophtalmologie London

Professor David Spalton

2 ans d'expérience

1,601+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor David Spalton at a glance

Professor David Spalton is an Ophtalmologie practitioner based in London, Royaume-Uni, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 56+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, Royaume-Uni and the surrounding area.

À propos

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

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

— Professor David Spalton

Formation et études

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophtalmologie
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Carrière et postes

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophtalmologie

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-51861 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certifications du conseil

European Board of Ophtalmologie
#EB-8EC68B46 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 307
Annual physical exam 99395 101
Vaccination administration 90471 3,005
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,714

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

David Spalton
HEADSHOT
David Spalton in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Spalton with the team
WITH TEAM
David Spalton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vidéos

introduction · 104s
Meet David Spalton

Recherche et publications

indice h : 4 · i10 : 7

  1. European registry analysis of Ophtalmologie outcomes
    David Spalton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7920/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34831047 · cité par 83
  2. Outcomes of Ophtalmologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Spalton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1792/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32939999 · cité par 177

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophtalmologie — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Adhésions à des sociétés

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Depuis 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Depuis 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Depuis 2028

Articles de ce médecin

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

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · professor.david.spalton@euroclinics.example

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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Professor David Spalton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor David Spalton 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.

Professor David Spalton is one of 1,382 ophtalmologie doctors indexed in Royaume-Uni. Browse ophtalmologie doctors in Royaume-Uni →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in London matters

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  • What does David Spalton specialise in?

    David Spalton specialises in Ophtalmologie in London, GB. 56 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Spalton treat?

    David Spalton treats conditions within Ophtalmologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Spalton practise?

    David Spalton practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Spalton speak?

    David Spalton speaks English.

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