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Mr
Mr Ankur Barua
Ophthalmology
English
10,270+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Ankur Barua is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in cataract surgery, dry eye, keratoconus, corneal transplant and refractive eye surgery. He practices privately at the Midland Eye Clinic.
In 2019, an opportunity arose to move to the regional centre as a substantive corneal consultant in Birmingham Midland Eye Centre, where he is now. Since moving to the new post, he is the first corneal consultant in the region to offer DMEK surgery (a form of corneal transplant) and has run a national training course for this. He has examined in the BMEC Oculus Course, has helped initiate MDT clinics for complex cases, and is the Designated Individual for the Human Tissue Authority Licence at BMEC.
Mr Barua qualified from Manchester Medical School, undertook a double honours ophthalmology clerkship in Harvard Medical School and Foundation Training in South Manchester, pursuing his interest in ophthalmology with a 7-year specialist training in the North West Deanery. Whilst training, he completed his MA in Law (Medical Law and Ethics). His interest in the anterior segment led to two periods of sub-specialist training in both Cornea and Glaucoma. After completion of CCT, he completed an advanced fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the Corneoplastics Unit, QVH, East Grinstead. Following a locum cornea-glaucoma consultant post at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, he moved to the Midlands to take over the corneal service as the substantive lead in Coventry. Working across two sites, UHCW and St Cross Rugby, he carried out complex anterior segment surgery including corneal grafting, keratoconus treatment and high-risk cataract surgery.
Whilst at Coventry, he took on roles of the undergraduate tutor at Warwick Medical School and honorary consultant at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Mr Barua led in developing and introducing the keratoconus pathway and lubricant protocol into Coventry and Warwickshire, which remains since his departure. He was nominated 2 years in a row (2017 and 2018) for the Compassion in Care segment of the Outstanding Service and Care Awards at UHCW. He was also nominated Trainer of the Year 2017 within the Deanery.
Mr Barua has multiple peer-reviewed publications, authored a book chapter on paediatric keratoconus, run an instructional course at ESCRS and is heavily involved in teaching for medical students, ophthalmology trainees, and optometrists. This includes running wet labs along with regional teaching sessions. He has taken part in well-received symposia and education seminars and is chairing several sessions at the 2020 RCOphth Congress.
He has numerous posters and talks for both international and national meetings and has won prizes. His passion for ophthalmology is reflected in his dedication to patient care, and he has been involved in charity work in developing countries.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Cataract Surgery
• Complex Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Transplantation
• Eye Test
• Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
• IPL (Intense Pulse Light)
• Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
• Multifocal Intraocular Lens
• Urgent Eye Care
• Astigmatism
• Blepharitis
• Cataracts
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
• Corneal Disease
• Corneal Ectasia
• Demodex
• Dry Eyes
• Eye Infection
• Keratoconus
• MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
In 2019, an opportunity arose to move to the regional centre as a substantive corneal consultant in Birmingham Midland Eye Centre, where he is now. Since moving to the new post, he is the first corneal consultant in the region to offer DMEK surgery (a form of corneal transplant) and has run a national training course for this. He has examined in the BMEC Oculus Course, has helped initiate MDT clinics for complex cases, and is the Designated Individual for the Human Tissue Authority Licence at BMEC.
Mr Barua qualified from Manchester Medical School, undertook a double honours ophthalmology clerkship in Harvard Medical School and Foundation Training in South Manchester, pursuing his interest in ophthalmology with a 7-year specialist training in the North West Deanery. Whilst training, he completed his MA in Law (Medical Law and Ethics). His interest in the anterior segment led to two periods of sub-specialist training in both Cornea and Glaucoma. After completion of CCT, he completed an advanced fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the Corneoplastics Unit, QVH, East Grinstead. Following a locum cornea-glaucoma consultant post at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, he moved to the Midlands to take over the corneal service as the substantive lead in Coventry. Working across two sites, UHCW and St Cross Rugby, he carried out complex anterior segment surgery including corneal grafting, keratoconus treatment and high-risk cataract surgery.
Whilst at Coventry, he took on roles of the undergraduate tutor at Warwick Medical School and honorary consultant at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Mr Barua led in developing and introducing the keratoconus pathway and lubricant protocol into Coventry and Warwickshire, which remains since his departure. He was nominated 2 years in a row (2017 and 2018) for the Compassion in Care segment of the Outstanding Service and Care Awards at UHCW. He was also nominated Trainer of the Year 2017 within the Deanery.
Mr Barua has multiple peer-reviewed publications, authored a book chapter on paediatric keratoconus, run an instructional course at ESCRS and is heavily involved in teaching for medical students, ophthalmology trainees, and optometrists. This includes running wet labs along with regional teaching sessions. He has taken part in well-received symposia and education seminars and is chairing several sessions at the 2020 RCOphth Congress.
He has numerous posters and talks for both international and national meetings and has won prizes. His passion for ophthalmology is reflected in his dedication to patient care, and he has been involved in charity work in developing countries.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Cataract Surgery
• Complex Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Transplantation
• Eye Test
• Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
• IPL (Intense Pulse Light)
• Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK/PRK/LASEK)
• Multifocal Intraocular Lens
• Urgent Eye Care
• Astigmatism
• Blepharitis
• Cataracts
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
• Corneal Disease
• Corneal Ectasia
• Demodex
• Dry Eyes
• Eye Infection
• Keratoconus
• MGD (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction)
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Ankur Barua
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,318 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 504 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,944 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,607 |
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 | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.4858/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31201194 · cited by 94
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.8791/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31562339 · cited by 124
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.2042/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37055695 · cited by 122
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.9710/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33255424 · cited by 120
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
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.74
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.89
- Value For Money
- 4.91
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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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 · ankur.barua@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
