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Mr David Bessant

Oculistica Harrow

Mr David Bessant

2 anni di esperienza

8,583+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Bessant at a glance

Mr David Bessant is an Oculistica practitioner based in Harrow, Regno Unito, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 38+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Harrow, Regno Unito and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Informazioni

David graduated with First Class Honours from the University of St Andrews before transferring to Manchester Medical School, where his MBChB was also awarded with Honours. He gained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 1992, winning the Brian Harcourt Medal for the highest mark in the 1992/93 Fellowship examinations. He undertook a Medical Research Council Fellowship, studying inherited eye disorders, from 1995-1998. He was awarded an MD from the University of London for this research work, which culminated in the discovery of a novel gene (NRL) causing autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Genetics).

He has published over 30 scientific papers, review articles and book chapters. In addition he has been a committed MRCP Clinical lecturer for over 15 years, and regularly trains junior ophthalmic surgeons, hospital physicians, general practitioners and optometrists.

David commenced his ophthalmology training at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. From 1992, he carried out his higher surgical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, including periods spent in all six specialist services (cornea, glaucoma, medical retina, oculoplastics, paediatrics & strabismus and surgical retina) and attachments to the Royal Free and University College Hospitals.

His training culminated in three years as a Fellow in the cataract and medical retina services at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where he gained extensive experience in the medical and surgical management of cataract and medical retinal disorders.

David is an expert in the field of phacoemulsification cataract surgery, including the use of toric intraocular lens implants to correct astigmatism and multifocal (trifocal) lens implants to minimise the need for spectacles after surgery.

He manages retinal disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, macular drusen, epiretinal membranes and inherited retinal dystrophies. Assessment of these conditions may require further tests such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning and treatment can include laser photocoagulation and intravitreal injections. He is also experienced in the management of a range of general ophthalmological conditions such as painful eyes, red eyes, dry eyes, blepharitis and the investigation of unexplained visual loss. He can assess and perform minor surgical procedures on chalazia and cysts of the eyelids.

David was appointed to his current Consultant post in the Cataract and Medical Retina services at Moorfields in 2003 and was selected as Moorfields' Clinical Director in charge of Northwest London, responsible for the Moorfields Eye Clinics at Northwick Park, Ealing and Potters Bar Hospitals, in 2012.

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

— Mr David Bessant

Istruzione e formazione

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Harrow (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Oculistica
    UAB Barcelona, Harrow (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Carriera e incarichi

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oculistica

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-121789 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of Oculistica
#EB-06E64B82 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

ProceduraCodiceConteggio totale
GP consultation 99213 2,477
Annual physical exam 99395 1,243
Vaccination administration 90471 2,715
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,540

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Studio, team e in pratica

David Bessant
HEADSHOT
David Bessant in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
David Bessant at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video

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Meet David Bessant

Ricerca e pubblicazioni

indice h: 8 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Oculistica outcomes
    David Bessant, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5071/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34547144 · citato da 53
  2. Outcomes of Oculistica in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Bessant, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7642/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37486738 · citato da 199

Conferenze su invito

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

Premi e affiliazioni

Premi

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oculistica — Harrow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Iscrizioni a società

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Dal 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Dal 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Dal 2026

Articoli di questo medico

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oculistica 2026-03-19 · 6 min di lettura
  • Awareness When should you see a oculistica? 2026-01-23 · 7 min di lettura

Per pazienti internazionali

Coordinatore
Patient liaison · mr.david.bessant@euroclinics.example

Posizione

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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

Mr David Bessant's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr David Bessant 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.

Mr David Bessant is one of 1,382 oculistica doctors indexed in Regno Unito. Browse oculistica doctors in Regno Unito →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Harrow 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 Harrow 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 David Bessant specialise in?

    David Bessant specialises in Oculistica in Harrow, GB. 38 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does David Bessant practise?

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

  • What languages does David Bessant speak?

    David Bessant speaks English.

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