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Mr Arthur Okonkwo

Geverifieerd Oogheelkunde Leeds

Mr Arthur Okonkwo

13 jaar ervaring 5.0 (19 geverifieerde recensies)

3,668+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Arthur Okonkwo at a glance

Mr Arthur Okonkwo is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Leeds, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 12+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Leeds, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr Arthur Okonkwo is an internationally trained Consultant Ophthalmologist at Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust. He has over 10 years’ experience with advanced subspecialty certification in cataract surgery (astigmatism correction, toric lenses and premium IOLs), laser eye surgery and corneal transplantation (DSO/DWEK, DMEK, DSAEK, DALK, PKP and Amniotic Membrane Transplantation).

Mr Okonkwo offers expert diagnosis and surgical care for a wide

range of complex corneal, cataract, refractive and external eye conditions including

dry eye, Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy, keratoconus/crosslinking and pterygium.

Mr Okonkwo provides cutting-edge individualised care to patients having undergone fellowship training at internationally renowned centres including Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne. Mr Okonkwo graduated with distinction from Newcastle University with a medical degree and Masters by Research in Transplant Sciences. He then completed clinical academic training in Ophthalmology in

Yorkshire and Manchester achieving over 30 research publications and over £250,000 worth of national and international research funding.

Mr Okonkwo is trained to the highest standard with a diploma with distinction in cataract and refractive surgery from Ulster University and the Certificate of Laser and Refractive Surgery from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Additionally, he also lectures in refractive surgery at the University of Manchester and writes for the Certificate of Laser and Refractive Surgery examination.

Mr Okonkwo is honoured to be part of Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, the largest teaching hospital in Europe! He is passionate about improving vision and restoring ocular comfort through educating patients about their options and using advanced, evidence-based techniques to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Mr Okonkwo is friendly, approachable and highly rated by patients and colleagues. He combined his medical training with a non-league football career captaining Newcastle University before representing Wythenshawe AFC and Grimsby Borough. He has also won two Medical Football World Championships playing for Great Britain. 

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

— Mr Arthur Okonkwo

Opleiding & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Leeds (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universitat de Barcelona, Leeds (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-861328 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-F5974EA4 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 457
Annual physical exam 99395 207
Vaccination administration 90471 439
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,376

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Arthur Okonkwo
HEADSHOT
Arthur Okonkwo in consultation
IN OFFICE
Arthur Okonkwo with the team
WITH TEAM
Arthur Okonkwo at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 135s
Meet Arthur Okonkwo

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 4 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Arthur Okonkwo, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9146/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39900965 · geciteerd door 25
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Arthur Okonkwo, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8655/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34054199 · geciteerd door 35
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Arthur Okonkwo, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9194/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38683674 · geciteerd door 109

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oogheelkunde — Leeds · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2014

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde 2026-03-26 · 5 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde? 2026-01-12 · 6 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · arthur.okonkwo@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

19 geverifieerde recensies
4.96
★★★★⯨
19 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Arthur Okonkwo's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Arthur Okonkwo treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Oogheelkunde

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Mr Arthur Okonkwo is one of 1,382 oogheelkunde doctors indexed in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Browse oogheelkunde doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Leeds matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Leeds 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 Arthur Okonkwo specialise in?

    Arthur Okonkwo specialises in Oogheelkunde in Leeds, GB. 12 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Arthur Okonkwo treat?

    Arthur Okonkwo treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Arthur Okonkwo practise?

    Arthur Okonkwo practises in Leeds, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Arthur Okonkwo speak?

    Arthur Okonkwo speaks English, Igbo.

  • How do I book an appointment with Arthur Okonkwo?

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  • What do patients say about Arthur Okonkwo?

    Arthur Okonkwo has a verified rating of 4.96/5 from 19 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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