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Mr Atul Varma

Geverifieerd Oogheelkunde Leeds

Mr Atul Varma

14 jaar ervaring 5.0 (9 geverifieerde recensies)

3,738+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Atul Varma at a glance

Mr Atul Varma is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Leeds, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Leeds, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr. Atul Varma is a highly experienced Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and the Head of Clinical Services for Ophthalmology at The MidYorkshire Teaching NHS Trust in Yorkshire. With over 30 years of experience in ophthalmology, he has been a Consultant in the UK for more than 21 years, specialising in complex cataract surgery, micro-incision cataract surgery, refractive lens surgery, medical retina, and neuro-ophthalmology.

Mr. Varma graduated with an MBBS and went on to complete his Master’s degree in Ophthalmology. He further enhanced his expertise by completing the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Ophthalmology and obtaining a Fellowship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth.) in London. Recently, he spent a year working at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and STARS in Brisbane, Australia, further expanding his international experience.

He has performed nearly 10,000 cataract surgeries and is a renowned trainer on the Microsurgical Skills Course for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Mr. Varma also co-organises the Advanced Phaco Study Day for trainees and leads the Cataract Advanced Training and Simulation course. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, including the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS). He has co-authored several research papers published in international journals and has contributed presentations, posters, and videos at various ophthalmology conferences.

In his private practice, Mr. Varma offers a comprehensive range of services, using the latest surgical techniques and intraocular lenses, some of which are not available on the NHS. He is also involved in charitable initiatives, having contributed his surgical skills to the Khmer Sight Foundation in Cambodia, helping provide sight-saving surgeries to underserved communities.

His areas of expertise include cataract surgery (with advanced options such as monofocal, toric, trifocal, trifocal toric, and extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses), medical retina (including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular occlusions), and neuro-ophthalmology.

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

— Mr Atul Varma

Opleiding & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Leeds (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universitat de València, Leeds (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-417225 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-B5073E16 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,328
Annual physical exam 99395 1,622
Vaccination administration 90471 126
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 833

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

Atul Varma
HEADSHOT
Atul Varma in consultation
IN OFFICE
Atul Varma with the team
WITH TEAM
Atul Varma at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 139s
Meet Atul Varma

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 7 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Atul Varma, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5204/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31165477 · geciteerd door 136
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Atul Varma, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7799/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35155453 · geciteerd door 50
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Atul Varma, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5186/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39117264 · geciteerd door 76
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Atul Varma, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8988/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31687658 · geciteerd door 70

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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2013

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde 2026-03-28 · 11 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde? 2026-01-02 · 6 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.atul.varma@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

9 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
9 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Atul Varma's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Atul Varma 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 Atul Varma 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 Atul Varma specialise in?

    Atul Varma specialises in Oogheelkunde in Leeds, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Atul Varma treat?

    Atul Varma treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Atul Varma practise?

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

  • What languages does Atul Varma speak?

    Atul Varma speaks English, Hindi, Urdu.

  • How do I book an appointment with Atul Varma?

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  • What do patients say about Atul Varma?

    Atul Varma has a verified rating of 5/5 from 9 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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