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Professor Richard Gale

Oogheelkunde York

Professor Richard Gale

13 jaar ervaring

10,844+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Richard Gale at a glance

Professor Richard Gale is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in York, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in York, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Professor Richard Gale is a Consultant Medical Ophthalmologist, Clinical Director at York Teaching Hospital NHS foundation Trust, and Consultant Partner of Newmedica Lincolnshire.  

He graduated in 1997 and pursued training in Yorkshire, Cambridge, Moorfields Eye Hospital, and for a short period in Boston, MA, USA. He took up post in 2008 with leadership in inflammatory eye disease and development of Medical Retina Services. He has been awarded ‘Best Clinical Service’ by the Macular Society.  

Professor Gale’s research interests are in the fields of inflammatory eye disease and medical disorders of the retina. He has an Honorary Chair at the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. He developed and has led the Ophthalmology Research Unit. In 2017, Professor Gale was awarded ‘Researcher of the Year’ by the National Institute for Health Research/RCOphth He has been the Chief or Principal Investigator in around 30 research studies, recruiting hundreds of participants to date. He has been awarded substantial research grant funding. He has published many scientific papers and book chapters. He is a Joint Ophthalmology Specialty Lead for Yorkshire and Humberside Local Research Network and holds the Deputy Chair for both the National Ophthalmology Specialty Group (Northern). 

Professor Gale is the President of the Medical Ophthalmology Society UK. He has had numerous senior educational roles. He previously chaired the Specialist Advisory Committee for Medical Ophthalmology at the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board and the National Annual Review of Competence

Progression panel, positions for which he now deputises. He also is an Honorary Senior Clinical

Lecturer at Hull and York Medical School with teaching responsibilities.   

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

— Professor Richard Gale

Opleiding & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, York (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universitat de València, York (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-903594 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-DD552B4B · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 460
Annual physical exam 99395 1,746
Vaccination administration 90471 690
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,109

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 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Richard Gale
HEADSHOT
Richard Gale in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Gale with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Gale at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 73s
Meet Richard Gale

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 5 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Richard Gale, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2745/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36407532 · geciteerd door 156
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Richard Gale, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9133/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33157814 · geciteerd door 142
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Richard Gale, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9059/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35907465 · geciteerd door 64
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Richard Gale, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1447/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35980209 · geciteerd door 154

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oogheelkunde — York · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 2026-03-22 · 5 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde? 2026-01-22 · 10 min lezen

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Professor Richard Gale's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Richard Gale 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.

Professor Richard Gale is one of 1,382 oogheelkunde doctors indexed in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Browse oogheelkunde doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in York 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 York 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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Veelgestelde vragen

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  • What does Richard Gale specialise in?

    Richard Gale specialises in Oogheelkunde in York, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Richard Gale treat?

    Richard Gale treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Richard Gale practise?

    Richard Gale practises in York, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Richard Gale speak?

    Richard Gale speaks English.

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