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Professor Paul Foster

Oftalmologia London

Professor Paul Foster

4 anos de experiência

5,069+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Paul Foster at a glance

Professor Paul Foster is an Oftalmologia practitioner based in London, Reino Unido, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in London, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Sobre

Professor Paul Foster is an internationally-renowned consultant ophthalmic surgeon and a key opinion leader in glaucoma. With extensive expertise in his field, his areas of clinical focus is glaucoma diagnosis and management, and cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma. He shaped the current treatment protocols for angle-closure glaucoma worldwide, and led the introduction of clear lens extraction surgery for people with this condition. He was named as one the hundred most influential people in ophthalmology worldwide by The Ophthalmologist magazine in 2014, 2016, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Prof. Foster's contributions to the field of ophthalmology have been internationally recognized through awards in the UK, the USA, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany and China. He has held prestigious editorial positions in leading ophthalmology journals, including the British Journal of Ophthalmology and the Journal of Glaucoma.

As an esteemed academic, Prof. Foster holds various positions at renowned institutions. He is Theme Leader for Population and Data Sciences at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, where he also serves as a Professor of Glaucoma Studies. Moreover, he is an Honorary Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and research theme leader for Translational Data Science at the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology (Moorfields & UCL). UCL's Institute of Ophthalmology is the world ranked No. 1 centre for eye and vision research globally. Prof Foster is ranked No. 1 for eye and vision research citations in UCL.

Prof. Foster's research interests lie in the impact of lifestyle, environment, and diet on glaucoma, cataract and other chronic eye diseases. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research on the prevention of angle-closure glaucoma by laser surgery, the use of lens extraction for control of angle-closure glaucoma, and advancements in the diagnosis and management of open angle glaucoma. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, The BMJ, and "Nature" titled journals.

His achievements and influence in the field have garnered recognition internationally. He is a member of the prestigious Glaucoma Research Society, limited to 100 members globally, and has also been ranked among the Top 25 Eye & Vision Researchers in Europe by Lab Times Online. His contributions have been honoured with prestigious awards, including the Alcon Research Institute Prize, an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and The Pei-Fei Lee memorial lectureship at Harvard University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 1n 2015, Prof Foster was made an honorary Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England for services to surgical science.

Prof. Foster obtained his medical training at Nottingham University Medical School and further specialised at the Oxford Eye Hospital and the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in London. He also holds a Ph.D. in ophthalmology from University College London.

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

— Professor Paul Foster

Educação e formação

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Oftalmologia
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Carreira e nomeações

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oftalmologia

Licenças e seguros

Licenças médicas

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-802288 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificações do conselho

European Board of Oftalmologia
#EB-CFF6199B · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Seguro de responsabilidade profissional: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimentos realizados

ProcedimentoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 1,214
Annual physical exam 99395 608
Vaccination administration 90471 2,848
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,311

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

Paul Foster
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Paul Foster in consultation
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Paul Foster with the team
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Paul Foster at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vídeos

introduction · 62s
Meet Paul Foster

Investigação e publicações

índice h: 12 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oftalmologia across GB
    Paul Foster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4624/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34539334 · citado por 174
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oftalmologia
    Paul Foster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9939/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34827415 · citado por 180
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oftalmologia across GB
    Paul Foster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9365/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36163508 · citado por 114
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oftalmologia
    Paul Foster, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5345/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35589062 · citado por 144

Palestras convidadas

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

Prémios e afiliações

Prémios

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oftalmologia — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Filiações em sociedades

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2023

Artigos deste médico

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oftalmologia 2026-03-01 · Leitura de 4 min
  • Awareness When should you see a oftalmologia? 2026-01-26 · Leitura de 10 min

Para pacientes internacionais

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Patient liaison · professor.paul.foster@euroclinics.example

Localização

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Professor Paul Foster's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Paul Foster 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in London 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 London 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 Paul Foster specialise in?

    Paul Foster specialises in Oftalmologia in London, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Paul Foster treat?

    Paul Foster treats conditions within Oftalmologia. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Paul Foster practise?

    Paul Foster practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Paul Foster speak?

    Paul Foster speaks English.

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