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Dr. Derek Ho

Verificato Oculistica Cardiff

Dr. Derek Ho

15 anni di esperienza 5.0 (69 recensioni verificate)

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 Oculistica practitioner based in Cardiff, Regno Unito, 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, Regno Unito and the surrounding area.

Informazioni

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

Istruzione e formazione

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

Carriera e incarichi

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

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

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

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of Oculistica
#EB-7E12F4F2 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

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

Servizi e prezzi

ServizioDurataModalitàPrezzo
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

Studio, team e in pratica

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

Video

introduction · 79s
Meet Derek Ho

Ricerca e pubblicazioni

indice h: 16 · i10: 9

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

Conferenze su invito

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

Premi e affiliazioni

Premi

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

Iscrizioni a società

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

Articoli di questo medico

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oculistica
  • Awareness When should you see a oculistica?

Per pazienti internazionali

Coordinatore
Patient liaison · derek.ho@euroclinics.example
Assicurazioni internazionali accettate
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Posizione

1 tag

Recensioni dei pazienti

69 recensioni verificate
4.98
★★★★⯨
69 recensioni
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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Recensioni recenti

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato
    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 Regno Unito doctors offering the same care.

Oculistica

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

Dr. Derek Ho is one of 1,382 oculistica doctors indexed in Regno Unito. Browse oculistica doctors in Regno Unito →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cardiff matters

Medical practice in Regno Unito is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Regno Unito 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 Oculistica in Cardiff, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Derek Ho treat?

    Derek Ho treats conditions within Oculistica. 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?

    Derek Ho has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 69 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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