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Dr.
Dr Peter Cackett
Ophthalmology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Peter Cackett
Dr. Peter Cackett, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, specialises in medical retina conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, and diabetic retinopathy. He completed his medical training at the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, qualifying in 1995, he also received an intercalated BSc in anatomy during his training. Following his initial foundation training and a series of junior doctor posts in England and Australia, Dr. Cackett pursued ophthalmology surgical training in Glasgow and Edinburgh. In 2007, he trained as an International Fellow at the Singapore National Eye Centre, gaining further expertise in medical retina. Since 2008, Dr. Cackett has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, where he serves as the clinical lead for the medical retina department. He also organises the undergraduate Ophthalmology module for medical students at the University of Edinburgh. With over 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications, Dr. Cackett is a recognised expert in his field.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-365107
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BFB19B07
Renewal due 2025
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2004–2010
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Navarra (GB)
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2010–2014
Residency · Ophthalmology
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,810 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,924 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
244 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,971 |
Patient reviews
See all 727"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Ophthalmology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 10
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.1040/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 130
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
DOI: 10.1898/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 80
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology · European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Peter Cackett
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Peter Cackett is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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