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Trust score 8/100
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Mr
Mr Simon Kolb
Ophthalmology
English
9,555+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Kolb is a consultant Ophthalmologist who specialises in Vitreous, Retinal and Cataract surgery.
He graduated from Newcastle University before obtaining a national training number in Ophthalmology. He has gained a wealth of experience working at different hospitals across the United Kingdom and New Zealand. He has gained advanced sub specialty training in Vitreoretinal surgery at Europe's largest teaching hospital, St James University Teaching Hospital in Leeds.
He now works at St James University Hospital as a consultant Vitreoretinal surgeon and honorary senior lecturer at the University of Leeds. Passionate about the continued development of training new surgeons, Mr Kolb is the royal college tutor at St James, looking after the education and support of new ophthalmic trainees. He also works weekly at the Yorkshire Eye Hospital in Bradford and the Spire Leeds Hospital in Roundhay.
Mr Kolb is avidly engaged in research, having published many articles in international journals, including the British journal of Ophthalmology, the British Medical Journal and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He has also presented at national and international conferences. He is enrolled to start work in a multinational project investigating the novel treatment of sub retinal gene therapy for inherited retinal conditions
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• cataract surgery
• complex cataract surgery
• secondary intraolcular lens
• vitreous and retinal surgery
• macula hole
• epiretinal membrane
• retinal detachment
• floaters
• vitreomacular traction
• advanced diabetic retinopathy
• cataract surgery
• complex cataract surgery
• secondary intraolcular lens
• vitreous and retinal surgery
• macula hole
• epiretinal membrane
• retinal detachment
• floaters
• vitreomacular traction
• advanced diabetic retinopathy
He graduated from Newcastle University before obtaining a national training number in Ophthalmology. He has gained a wealth of experience working at different hospitals across the United Kingdom and New Zealand. He has gained advanced sub specialty training in Vitreoretinal surgery at Europe's largest teaching hospital, St James University Teaching Hospital in Leeds.
He now works at St James University Hospital as a consultant Vitreoretinal surgeon and honorary senior lecturer at the University of Leeds. Passionate about the continued development of training new surgeons, Mr Kolb is the royal college tutor at St James, looking after the education and support of new ophthalmic trainees. He also works weekly at the Yorkshire Eye Hospital in Bradford and the Spire Leeds Hospital in Roundhay.
Mr Kolb is avidly engaged in research, having published many articles in international journals, including the British journal of Ophthalmology, the British Medical Journal and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He has also presented at national and international conferences. He is enrolled to start work in a multinational project investigating the novel treatment of sub retinal gene therapy for inherited retinal conditions
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• cataract surgery
• complex cataract surgery
• secondary intraolcular lens
• vitreous and retinal surgery
• macula hole
• epiretinal membrane
• retinal detachment
• floaters
• vitreomacular traction
• advanced diabetic retinopathy
• cataract surgery
• complex cataract surgery
• secondary intraolcular lens
• vitreous and retinal surgery
• macula hole
• epiretinal membrane
• retinal detachment
• floaters
• vitreomacular traction
• advanced diabetic retinopathy
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Simon Kolb
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 722 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,628 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,316 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 691 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 6
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6488/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33637975 · cited by 130
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.1742/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37767122 · cited by 128
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7883/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31323500 · cited by 30
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.simon.kolb@euroclinics.example
