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Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Geverifieerd Oogheelkunde Taunton

Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

10 jaar ervaring 5.0 (167 geverifieerde recensies)

13,222+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar at a glance

Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Taunton, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Taunton, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr. Gudsoorkar is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with expertise in retinal disorders, small incision cataract surgery, and uveitis. He currently consults patients at Musgrove Park Hospital ( Parkside Private Unit ) and Nuffield Hospital in Taunton.
Mr. Gudsoorkar received extensive training in Wales, gaining significant experience at leading tertiary referral eye centers in Swansea and Cardiff. He further honed his skills with two additional years of fellowship training in Medical Retina-Uveitis at the University Hospital of Wales and Bristol Eye Hospital, which led to his appointment as a consultant in Taunton.
Dedicated to patient-centered cataract surgery tailored to individual visual needs, Mr. Gudsoorkar has successfully performed over 6,000 surgeries. He specializes in sutureless cataract surgery and offers premium intraocular lens implants, including Toric lenses for astigmatism correction, extended depth of focus lenses, and multifocal lenses, helping patients achieve spectacle independence after surgery.
His expertise also covers medical retinal disorders such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases. He is highly experienced in using pattern and micropulse/subliminal lasers and administering intravitreal therapies, including anti-VEGF and steroids for various retinal conditions .He successfully led the Ophthalmology Diagnostic and Macular Treatment Centre project resulting in about 400 patients having their appointments for diagnostic tests and eye injection treatments every week in an easy access , purpose built state of art centre in Blackbrook Businnes Park.
Mr. Gudsoorkar is the leading force behind the Uveitis service in Taunton. As the sole consultant in Somerset, he provides advanced treatments for complex ocular inflammations, including intravitreal steroids, oral immunosuppression, and biologic therapies. His unique combination of medical and surgical skills makes him exceptionally qualified to perform cataract surgery for patients with specialised care needs.

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

— Mr Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Opleiding & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Taunton (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    Universitat de València, Taunton (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-288947 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-E969E2F3 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 619
Annual physical exam 99395 2,133
Vaccination administration 90471 1,021
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,938

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Shantanu Gudsoorkar
HEADSHOT
Shantanu Gudsoorkar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shantanu Gudsoorkar with the team
WITH TEAM
Shantanu Gudsoorkar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 123s
Meet Shantanu Gudsoorkar

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 17 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across GB
    Shantanu Gudsoorkar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5655/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31639414 · geciteerd door 59
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Shantanu Gudsoorkar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8741/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39839151 · geciteerd door 73

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oogheelkunde — Taunton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2017

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde 2026-03-16 · 7 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde? 2026-01-10 · 6 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

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

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

167 geverifieerde recensies
4.98
★★★★⯨
167 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
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 Shantanu Gudsoorkar's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Taunton 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 Taunton 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 Shantanu Gudsoorkar specialise in?

    Shantanu Gudsoorkar specialises in Oogheelkunde in Taunton, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Shantanu Gudsoorkar treat?

    Shantanu Gudsoorkar treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shantanu Gudsoorkar practise?

    Shantanu Gudsoorkar practises in Taunton, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shantanu Gudsoorkar speak?

    Shantanu Gudsoorkar speaks English, Hindi.

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  • What do patients say about Shantanu Gudsoorkar?

    Shantanu Gudsoorkar has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 167 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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