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Professor David Spalton
👤 2 anni di esperienza
1,601+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Informazioni
David Spalton is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at St Thomas' Hospital, London, and is Honorary Consultant to the Royal Hospital Chelsea (the Chelsea Pensioners) and King Edward VII's Hospital for Officers, London. He is also the Civilian Advisor in Ophthalmology to the Metropolitan Police.
He qualified at Westminster Medical School, London, where he won the Undergraduate Prize for Ophthalmology. He progressed to do his ophthalmic training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Following this, he did a Fellowship in uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology at St Thomas' Hospital and the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square, London. He was appointed Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital in 1980 and then moved back to St Thomas' Hospital in 1983, working as Clinical Director of Ophthalmology from 1990-2000. He has Fellowships of the Royal College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
He is known internationally for his interest in cataract surgery, uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology. At St Thomas' Hospital, he runs the largest research group on cataract surgery in the United Kingdom. The research is focused on posterior capsular opacification, intraocular lens design and biocompatibility. He has published over 130 papers in academic journals, and his book, An Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology, won the prize for the best medical textbook of the year when it was published in 1985. It is now in its third edition and is published in seven languages, it is one of the five most widely read ophthalmic textbooks worldwide.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Cataracts
Uveitis
Neuro-Ophthalmology
He qualified at Westminster Medical School, London, where he won the Undergraduate Prize for Ophthalmology. He progressed to do his ophthalmic training at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Following this, he did a Fellowship in uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology at St Thomas' Hospital and the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square, London. He was appointed Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Charing Cross Hospital in 1980 and then moved back to St Thomas' Hospital in 1983, working as Clinical Director of Ophthalmology from 1990-2000. He has Fellowships of the Royal College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
He is known internationally for his interest in cataract surgery, uveitis and neuro-ophthalmology. At St Thomas' Hospital, he runs the largest research group on cataract surgery in the United Kingdom. The research is focused on posterior capsular opacification, intraocular lens design and biocompatibility. He has published over 130 papers in academic journals, and his book, An Atlas of Clinical Ophthalmology, won the prize for the best medical textbook of the year when it was published in 1985. It is now in its third edition and is published in seven languages, it is one of the five most widely read ophthalmic textbooks worldwide.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Cataracts
Uveitis
Neuro-Ophthalmology
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor David Spalton
Istruzione e formazione
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2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2023–2027 Residency · Oculistica
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2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Carriera e incarichi
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2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
Licenze e assicurazione
Licenze mediche
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certificazioni di specializzazione
European Board of Oculistica
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file
Procedure eseguite
| Procedura | Codice | Conteggio totale |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 307 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 101 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 3,005 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,714 |
Servizi e prezzi
| Servizio | Durata | Modalità | Prezzo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Studio, team e in pratica
Video
Ricerca e pubblicazioni
indice h: 4 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Oculistica outcomes
DOI: 10.7920/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34831047 · citato da 83
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Outcomes of Oculistica in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1792/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32939999 · citato da 177
Conferenze su invito
- Practical updates in Oculistica European Annual Congress (Oculistica) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Oculistica National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Premi e affiliazioni
Premi
- 🏆 Top-rated Oculistica — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Iscrizioni a società
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Dal 2028
- national college of family doctors — Member · Dal 2028
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Dal 2028
Articoli di questo medico
- Patient education Patient guide to Oculistica
- Awareness When should you see a oculistica?
Per pazienti internazionali
- Coordinatore
- Patient liaison · professor.david.spalton@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificato Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificato Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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