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Mr Palpandian Viswanathan

Ophthalmology Shrewsbury

Mr Palpandian Viswanathan

2 years of experience

11,464+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Palpandian Viswanathan at a glance

Mr Palpandian Viswanathan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Viswanathan is a highly skilled and experienced surgeon, specializing in cataract surgery and retinal surgery. He obtained his Master's degree in ophthalmic surgery in India before moving to the UK for further training in ophthalmology. He underwent ophthalmology training in London, Belfast, and Nottingham, ultimately gaining membership and fellowship of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London. He undertook a retinal surgery fellowship encompassing high-volume vitreo-retinal surgical experience.

Mr. Viswanathan was appointed as consultant in 2010. Since 2017 he is a consultant ophthalmologist at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Shropshire, where he specializes in complex cataract surgery, including toric and multifocal lenses, and retinal surgery. He is one of the few ophthalmologists who perform high volume cataract surgery, and he has gained vast experience and skill in various aspects of general ophthalmology. 

Mr. Viswanathan has expertise in: 

Cataract surgery including toric and multifocal intraocular lenses.

Complex cataract surgery and cataract surgery in the presence of retinal disorders.

YAG laser capsulotomy.

Retinal surgeries for floaters, macular holes, epiretinal membrane, retinal detachment.

Medical retina disorders like diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration.

Glaucoma treatment.

He is also an educational and clinical supervisor for trainees at SaTH, actively involved in the surgical training of junior eye doctors, and is a member of various ophthalmologist associations, presenting his work both nationally and internationally. Additionally, he runs a retinal surgery fellowship program and is an examiner for ophthalmology fellowship examinations.

Mr. Viswanathan is committed to continuously reviewing his results and auditing his outcomes to ensure that they meet or exceed established standards and also provide the highest quality of care to his patients in Shrewsbury and Telford, Shropshire.

 

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Vitrectomy

Cataract surgery

Toric IOL surgery & Multifocal IOL surgery

Vitreoretinal surgeries

Macular hole treatment

Sutured IOL surgeries

Diabetic retinopathy

Retinal Vein Occlusion

AMD (Age related macular degeneration)

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

— Mr Palpandian Viswanathan

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Shrewsbury (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Shrewsbury (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-158281 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-427775D2 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,957
Annual physical exam 99395 1,051
Vaccination administration 90471 2,819
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 220

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Palpandian Viswanathan
HEADSHOT
Palpandian Viswanathan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Palpandian Viswanathan with the team
WITH TEAM
Palpandian Viswanathan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Palpandian Viswanathan

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Palpandian Viswanathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6446/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31078357 · cited by 141
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Palpandian Viswanathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9463/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32389155 · cited by 63
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Palpandian Viswanathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5514/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39598219 · cited by 113
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Palpandian Viswanathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2439/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31481300 · cited by 35

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Shrewsbury · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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Patient liaison · mr.palpandian.viswanathan.1@euroclinics.example

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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

Mr Palpandian Viswanathan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Palpandian Viswanathan 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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