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Dr.
Mr Jai Shankar
Ophthalmology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Jai Shankar
Prof. Jai Shankar is a respected Consultant Ophthalmologist at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. He offers high quality cataract surgery at Spire Yale. He also leads the Medical and Surgical Retina service with his main retinal interests being Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion and Macular Hole surgery. A graduate of Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi, he completed his post-graduation at JIPMER, Pondicherry and J N Medical College, Belgaum, followed by a Vitreo-retinal Fellowship at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. In the UK, he has obtained higher surgical training at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow, Cardiff Eye Unit, St. Paul's Eye Unit in Liverpool and at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Prof. Shankar is dedicated to participating in the education of junior ophthalmologists and serves as an examiner for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, European Board of Ophthalmology and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has also been a member of the Education & Training Committee of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and is the ex-Chair of the Medical Training Initiative for International Medical Graduates Sub-committee. He is an Honorary Faculty member at Wrexham Univrsity, Cardiff University Medical School, Swansea University Medical School and the Biomedical Sciences Unit of Bangor University. Prof. Shankar is keenly involved in Medical Research and works in close collaboration with Wrexham University and the North Wales Clinical Research Centre. He has published extensively with over 50 publications in various national and international peer-reviewed journals. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments Cataract surgery Retinal diseases Cataract Retinal diseases
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-604233
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-691CC9FF
Renewal due 2021
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2000–2006
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2006–2010
Residency · Ophthalmology
Universitat de València
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
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| GP consultation | 99213 |
73 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,639 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
207 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,464 |
Patient reviews
See all 199"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Ophthalmology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
- Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
- Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · jai.shankar@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Hindi · Tamil · Urdu.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 13
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.1887/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 145
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.8367/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 19
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.7795/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 93
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology · European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Jai Shankar
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Jai Shankar is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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