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Dr.

Mr James Kirwan

Ophthalmology

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Ophthalmology Trust score 8/100
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  • 🇬🇧
English
7,531+ Patients seen
4 Years practising
5 h-index
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From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-22 13:00
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0 · 161 reviews 100% verified visits
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Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Mr James Kirwan

Mr Kirwan is an NHS consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Portsmouth. He lectures in Glaucoma Surgery and all other aspects of glaucoma. He has given teaching sessions at national meetings and at a regional level to doctors and optometrists. He has been heavily involved in surgeon training, having been Wessex Training Programme Director for 6 years. He is also involved in developing world blindness prevention, having participated in work in Tanzania and South Africa. He has published over 40 research papers in my field and is still active in research. He has recently published a landmark study showing the best glaucoma surgery outcomes yet reported with an excellent safety profile. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • cataract surgery • complex cataract surgery • glaucoma surgeries • cataract • glaucoma

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

— Mr James Kirwan, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB

#GB-108419

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Ophthalmology

#EB-77CB5437

Renewal due 2033

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

AmTrust Europe

2,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

  2. 2018–2022
    Residency · Ophthalmology

    UAB Barcelona (GB)

  3. 2022–2023
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08
    Junior consultant

    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 2,127
Annual physical exam 99395 2,817
Vaccination administration 90471 209
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,838

Patient reviews

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★★★★★
161 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 0.05
knowledge 0.08
wait time 3.8
staff friendliness 0.02
ease of appointment 4
value for money 4.1
would recommend pct 4
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-24 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-25 Verified
★★★★

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

Helena F. · 2026-04-18 Verified
Patients seen 7,991
Typical wait 9 days
Research h-index 5

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated Ophthalmology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

60 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

90 min in_clinic

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

Selected publications

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr James Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes

    Mr James Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr James Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

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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 James Kirwan

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Mr James Kirwan 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.

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?

Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.

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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