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Mr
Mr Jai Shankar
Ophthalmology
English
Hindi
Tamil
Urdu
3,380+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
11
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Prof. Jai Shankar is a respected Consultant Ophthalmologist at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. He offers high quality cataract surgery at Spire Yale. He also leads the Medical and Surgical Retina service with his main retinal interests being Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion and Macular Hole surgery.
A graduate of Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi, he completed his post-graduation at JIPMER, Pondicherry and J N Medical College, Belgaum, followed by a Vitreo-retinal Fellowship at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. In the UK, he has obtained higher surgical training at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow, Cardiff Eye Unit, St. Paul's Eye Unit in Liverpool and at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Prof. Shankar is dedicated to participating in the education of junior ophthalmologists and serves as an examiner for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, European Board of Ophthalmology and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has also been a member of the Education & Training Committee of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and is the ex-Chair of the Medical Training Initiative for International Medical Graduates Sub-committee. He is an Honorary Faculty member at Wrexham Univrsity, Cardiff University Medical School, Swansea University Medical School and the Biomedical Sciences Unit of Bangor University. Prof. Shankar is keenly involved in Medical Research and works in close collaboration with Wrexham University and the North Wales Clinical Research Centre. He has published extensively with over 50 publications in various national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract surgery
Retinal diseases
Cataract
Retinal diseases
A graduate of Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi, he completed his post-graduation at JIPMER, Pondicherry and J N Medical College, Belgaum, followed by a Vitreo-retinal Fellowship at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. In the UK, he has obtained higher surgical training at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow, Cardiff Eye Unit, St. Paul's Eye Unit in Liverpool and at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
Prof. Shankar is dedicated to participating in the education of junior ophthalmologists and serves as an examiner for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, European Board of Ophthalmology and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has also been a member of the Education & Training Committee of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and is the ex-Chair of the Medical Training Initiative for International Medical Graduates Sub-committee. He is an Honorary Faculty member at Wrexham Univrsity, Cardiff University Medical School, Swansea University Medical School and the Biomedical Sciences Unit of Bangor University. Prof. Shankar is keenly involved in Medical Research and works in close collaboration with Wrexham University and the North Wales Clinical Research Centre. He has published extensively with over 50 publications in various national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Cataract surgery
Retinal diseases
Cataract
Retinal diseases
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Jai Shankar
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 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 | 73 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,639 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 207 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,464 |
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 | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.1887/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36295298 · cited by 145
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.8367/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34896119 · cited by 19
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across
DOI: 10.7795/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32379866 · cited by 93
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 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.98
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.68
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.95
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.83
- Value For Money
- 4.85
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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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 · jai.shankar@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
