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Mr Vikas Shankar
👤 14 jaar ervaring
5,472+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken
Over
Mr Vikas Shankar is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Highfield Hospital with over 15 years of experience. He completed his medical degree at Nagpur University, India in 2007 before relocating to the UK. After moving to the UK, he completed his basic surgical training in Ophthalmology at prestigious institutions such as Glasgow and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He then pursued higher specialist training in Aberdeen, where he refined his skills to the highest level. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2013 and obtained his Certificate of Completion of Training in 2014.
Mr Shankar later completed a fellowship in Glaucoma surgery at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, during which he underwent extensive training in advanced glaucoma surgery, including augmented trabeculectomy, aqueous-shunt procedures (specifically Baerveldt implants), and laser treatments for glaucoma.
Mr Shankar has over 500 augmented trabeculectomies and more than 300 aqueous shunt procedures under his belt, as well as expertise in micro-incisional glaucoma surgery, particularly with Xen implants and Preserflo micro shunt. His skill set extends to complex anterior segment surgeries, including cataract surgery.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Shanker runs a glaucoma fellowship program and participates in the North-West deanery training program. He has research interests in open-angle glaucoma and has written several research papers in this field.
He holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, the European Glaucoma Society and the UK & Eire Glaucoma Society.
Mr Shankar later completed a fellowship in Glaucoma surgery at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, during which he underwent extensive training in advanced glaucoma surgery, including augmented trabeculectomy, aqueous-shunt procedures (specifically Baerveldt implants), and laser treatments for glaucoma.
Mr Shankar has over 500 augmented trabeculectomies and more than 300 aqueous shunt procedures under his belt, as well as expertise in micro-incisional glaucoma surgery, particularly with Xen implants and Preserflo micro shunt. His skill set extends to complex anterior segment surgeries, including cataract surgery.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Shanker runs a glaucoma fellowship program and participates in the North-West deanery training program. He has research interests in open-angle glaucoma and has written several research papers in this field.
He holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, the European Glaucoma Society and the UK & Eire Glaucoma Society.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Vikas Shankar
Opleiding & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Oogheelkunde
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2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of Oogheelkunde
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,087 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,017 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 929 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,918 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 19 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Oogheelkunde outcomes
DOI: 10.9534/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34924201 · geciteerd door 55
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Outcomes of Oogheelkunde in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1740/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38051071 · geciteerd door 181
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- Practical updates in Oogheelkunde European Annual Congress (Oogheelkunde) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Oogheelkunde National Society Meeting · Rochdale · 2023 · oral abstract
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated Oogheelkunde — Rochdale · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
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
- Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · mr.vikas.shankar.1@euroclinics.example
- Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Locatie
1 tagPatiëntbeoordelingen
28 geverifieerde recensies4.94
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28 recensies
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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Recente recensies
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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