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Dr. Derek Ho

Verificado Oftalmologia Cardiff

Dr. Derek Ho

15 anos de experiência 5.0 (69 avaliações verificadas)

4,242+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Derek Ho at a glance

Dr. Derek Ho is an Oftalmologia practitioner based in Cardiff, Reino Unido, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Cardiff, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.

Sobre

Mr Derek Ho is a consultant ophthalmologist based in Cardiff, Wales, specialising in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, corneal transplantation, and other corneal and conjunctival procedures. He is also the Consultant Lead for Cataract Services at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Alongside his NHS consultant work, he also practises privately at Spire Cardiff Hospital and Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital.

He is a high-volume cataract surgeon, performing and supervising approximately 100 cataract operations each month. For suitable private patients, he offers same-day bilateral cataract surgery using needle-free topical anaesthesia, allowing rapid visual recovery with minimal discomfort.

He graduated from the University of Cambridge and completed his ophthalmology training in Wales, followed by advanced fellowship training in cornea and anterior segment surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.

As a Fellow of both the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) and the European Board of Ophthalmology, Mr Ho is a dual board-certified eye surgeon. He also holds the UK specialist certificate in laser and refractive surgery (CertLRS), reflecting his expertise in advanced vision correction techniques.

He is a Surgical Skills Faculty Trainer at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, teaching and mentoring ophthalmology trainees nationally. He is also an Examiner for the Cardiff University Medical School. Alongside his clinical work, he has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and regularly presents at national and international meetings. He is a member of UKISCRS and EuCornea.

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

— Dr. Derek Ho

Educação e formação

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Oftalmologia
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cardiff (GB)

Carreira e nomeações

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Oftalmologia

Licenças e seguros

Licenças médicas

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-262903 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificações do conselho

European Board of Oftalmologia
#EB-7E12F4F2 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Seguro de responsabilidade profissional: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimentos realizados

ProcedimentoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 1,007
Annual physical exam 99395 833
Vaccination administration 90471 873
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 102

Serviços e preços

ServiçoDuraçãoModalidadePreço
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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Consultório, equipa e na prática

Derek Ho
HEADSHOT
Derek Ho in consultation
IN OFFICE
Derek Ho with the team
WITH TEAM
Derek Ho at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vídeos

introduction · 79s
Meet Derek Ho

Investigação e publicações

índice h: 16 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oftalmologia across GB
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1182/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32539229 · citado por 191
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oftalmologia
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8006/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32851549 · citado por 101
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oftalmologia across GB
    Derek Ho, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8804/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33881703 · citado por 19

Palestras convidadas

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

Prémios e afiliações

Prémios

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oftalmologia — Cardiff · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Filiações em sociedades

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

Artigos deste médico

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oftalmologia
  • Awareness When should you see a oftalmologia?

Para pacientes internacionais

Coordenador
Patient liaison · derek.ho@euroclinics.example
Seguros internacionais aceites
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Localização

1 etiqueta

Avaliações dos pacientes

69 avaliações verificadas
4.98
★★★★⯨
69 avaliações
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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Avaliações recentes

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Derek Ho's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Derek Ho treats, with the size of the national pool of Reino Unido doctors offering the same care.

Oftalmologia

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr. Derek Ho is one of 1,382 oftalmologia doctors indexed in Reino Unido. Browse oftalmologia doctors in Reino Unido →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cardiff matters

Medical practice in Reino Unido is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Reino Unido medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Cardiff 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 Derek Ho specialise in?

    Derek Ho specialises in Oftalmologia in Cardiff, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Derek Ho treat?

    Derek Ho treats conditions within Oftalmologia. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Derek Ho practise?

    Derek Ho practises in Cardiff, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Derek Ho speak?

    Derek Ho speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

  • How do I book an appointment with Derek Ho?

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  • What do patients say about Derek Ho?

    Derek Ho has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 69 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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