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Dr Rahila Zakir

Verified Ophthalmology London

Dr Rahila Zakir

2 years of experience 4.9 (8 verified reviews)

2,689+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rahila Zakir at a glance

Dr Rahila Zakir is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Miss Rahila Zakir is a Consultant Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon at The Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust in Marylebone, London and offers private consultations in Harley St and at Imperial Private Healthcare. She completed her undergraduate studies in 1990. She trained in Ophthalmology at St Thomas' Hospital and Cambridge training programmes and was successfully selected to take up Vitreoretinal Fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Western Eye Hospital. She has also completed Medical Retina Fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Rahila is a vastly experienced surgeon and deals with a wide variety of eye conditions, including cataracts, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage, vitreomacular traction and eye trauma. She offers small incision cataract surgery with the option of bespoke toric and multifocal intraocular lens implants to reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses. She also manages complex cataracts, and complications of cataract surgery. Additionally, she deals with acute and urgent presentations within the Western Eye Accident and Emergency Unit and provides screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity at the Neonatal Unit at Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital.
Rahila is actively invovled in research, education and training and is currently an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer post with the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. She is involved in the training of doctors at all levels, including experienced doctors who are training to become Vitreoretinal Specialists themselves.
Dr. Zakir has expertise in the following areas:
Cataract Surgery
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Macular Hole Surgery
Surgery for Epirertinal Membrane
Surgery for Vitreous Haemorrhage
Surgery for Floaters
Surgery for Diabetic Eye Disease
Surgery for Vitreomacular Traction (VMT)
Retinal Laser Treatment for Retinal Tears and Holes
Retinal Laser Treatment for Diabetic Eye Disease
Intravitreal Injections
Epiretinal membrane
Floaters
Complications of Cataract Surgery Done Elsewhere
Vitrectomy Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Macular Oedema

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

— Dr Rahila Zakir

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-726019 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-4C6896E4 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,780
Annual physical exam 99395 1,346
Vaccination administration 90471 370
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,765

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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

Rahila Zakir
HEADSHOT
Rahila Zakir in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rahila Zakir with the team
WITH TEAM
Rahila Zakir at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Rahila Zakir

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Rahila Zakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1211/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39125848 · cited by 172
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Rahila Zakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8018/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32065443 · cited by 118
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Rahila Zakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7079/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39540997 · cited by 184
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across GB
    Rahila Zakir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8867/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37166296 · cited by 74

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · miss.rahila.zakir@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

8 verified reviews
4.88
★★★★⯨
8 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Rahila Zakir's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rahila Zakir treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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  • What does Rahila Zakir specialise in?

    Rahila Zakir specialises in Ophthalmology in London, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.

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    Rahila Zakir speaks English, Hindi, Urdu.

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    Rahila Zakir has a verified rating of 4.88/5 from 8 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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