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Mr Achim Nestel

Oogheelkunde Barnstaple

Mr Achim Nestel

6 jaar ervaring

9,714+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Achim Nestel at a glance

Mr Achim Nestel is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Barnstaple, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Barnstaple, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

Over

Mr. Nestel is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Medical Retina and Uveitis.
Mr. Nestel graduated from Heidelberg University in 1999 and went on to complete his Ph.D. equivalent in Immunology in a joint venture between Heidelberg University and The Mayo Clinic [Rochester, USA] with first-class honours ['Magna cum laude']. Mr. Nestel trained as a specialist registrar at the University of Mannheim and then completed a series of fellowships in glaucoma, medical retina, and uveitis in Cheltenham, Cardiff, and Bristol before being appointed to a permanent NHS consultant post at the North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple in 2009. He was awarded several clinical excellence awards by the Northern Devon Healthcare Trust in 2011, 2013, and 2015 for leading a high-quality service and contributing to the NHS through research and innovation as well as teaching and training. His 360-degree patient feedback is consistently excellent and stands at 5.8/6.0 in 2019. He holds a certificate of standardised ophthalmic ultrasound which enables him to detect abnormalities behind the eyeball. His surgical complication rate is very low at 0.61%. His current performance figures can be accessed via the National Ophthalmic Database.

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

— Mr Achim Nestel

Opleiding & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Barnstaple (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universidad de Navarra, Barnstaple (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-931546 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-2E4F239F · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,561
Annual physical exam 99395 1,967
Vaccination administration 90471 2,167
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 792

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Achim Nestel
HEADSHOT
Achim Nestel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Achim Nestel with the team
WITH TEAM
Achim Nestel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 121s
Meet Achim Nestel

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 7 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Achim Nestel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4674/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31062520 · geciteerd door 153
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Achim Nestel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3946/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38483714 · geciteerd door 123

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 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2021

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.achim.nestel.1@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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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

Mr Achim Nestel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Achim Nestel 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.

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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 Achim Nestel specialise in?

    Achim Nestel specialises in Oogheelkunde in Barnstaple, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Achim Nestel treat?

    Achim Nestel treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Achim Nestel practise?

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

  • What languages does Achim Nestel speak?

    Achim Nestel speaks English, French, German.

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