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Dr.
Mr Michael Tappin
Ophthalmology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Michael Tappin
Mr Michael Tappin is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in cornea, cataract, anterior segment, and refractive laser and lens surgery. He is based in London, Guildford, and Woking, and is a founding member and director of LaserVision, a specialist eye clinic offering advanced treatments across private hospitals in the UK. LaserVision is one of the few centres in the country to use the Ziemer Z8 femtosecond laser for both laser eye and laser cataract surgery. Mr Tappin graduated in Medicine from St Mary’s Medical School, London, in 1990 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) in 1995. He completed specialist ophthalmic training in Sheffield and North Thames, including Moorfields Eye Hospital, before undertaking corneal, laser, and refractive surgery fellowships at Moorfields and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth. He was appointed Consultant in 2001 and currently practices at the Royal Surrey NHS Hospital alongside his private clinics. His clinical expertise spans corneal surgery, cataract and complex cataract procedures, refractive laser surgery, lens replacement, keratoconus treatments, and corneal transplantation. He has contributed to research on corneal transplant surgery and intraocular lens implants, and was the first UK surgeon to perform DMEK, an innovative corneal transplantation technique.
"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) · GB
#GB-40824
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-F99B1561
Renewal due 2023
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
5,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2002–2008
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Navarra (GB)
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2008–2012
Residency · Ophthalmology
Universidad de Navarra (GB)
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
508 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,418 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,738 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
629 |
Patient reviews
See all 3"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 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2013
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 · mr.michael.tappin@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 3
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.9040/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 84
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.4316/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 174
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.9254/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 32
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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 Michael Tappin
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Michael Tappin 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?
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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