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Mr Karl Whittaker

Oogheelkunde Barnstaple

Mr Karl Whittaker

15 jaar ervaring

3,474+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Karl Whittaker at a glance

Mr Karl Whittaker is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Barnstaple, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Barnstaple, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr Karl Whittaker is an ophthalmologist. The eye is a complex structure, protected by the bony socket and the eyelids. Mr Whittaker aims to provide a standard of care that he would wish for his own family. He believes that it is essential to listen to his patients' concerns, explain the nature of their problem clearly, involve the patient in any treatment plan, and provide clear guidance.
Mr Whittaker wants his patients to be looked after by someone with experience and expertise and to be operated upon by someone whose outcomes are excellent.

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

— Mr Karl Whittaker

Opleiding & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Barnstaple (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universitat de Barcelona, Barnstaple (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-860803 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-D76C8F96 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,112
Annual physical exam 99395 1,862
Vaccination administration 90471 886
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,025

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Karl Whittaker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Karl Whittaker with the team
WITH TEAM
Karl Whittaker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 73s
Meet Karl Whittaker

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 19 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Karl Whittaker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1359/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32350445 · geciteerd door 144
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Karl Whittaker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9236/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33324491 · geciteerd door 154

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2012

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde 2026-03-04 · 11 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde? 2026-01-28 · 8 min lezen

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Patient liaison · karl.whittaker@euroclinics.example

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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 Karl Whittaker's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Karl Whittaker 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 Karl Whittaker is one of 1,382 oogheelkunde doctors indexed in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Browse oogheelkunde doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple 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 Karl Whittaker specialise in?

    Karl Whittaker specialises in Oogheelkunde in Barnstaple, GB. 34 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Karl Whittaker treat?

    Karl Whittaker treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Karl Whittaker practise?

    Karl Whittaker practises in Barnstaple, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Karl Whittaker speak?

    Karl Whittaker speaks English.

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