Mrs Diana Urbaneja

Qualifications

FEBO, FICO

GMC number: 7497878

Practising since: 2008

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Consultation times

  • Regular clinics at the Cardiff Bay Hospital
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About

Ms Urbaneja is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon in Bridgend and Cardiff, specialising in cataract and glaucoma management, including laser procedures such as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and complex glaucoma surgery.

After graduating from medical school at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, Ms Urbaneja completed her ophthalmology training in Madrid, Spain. She went on to complete three glaucoma fellowships in Barcelona, Cardiff and London, the latter at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Ms Urbaneja is the glaucoma lead for Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board, and has contributed to reduced waiting times and earlier detection for glaucoma patients. She is also a member of one of the largest European investigation groups for the Paul Glaucoma Implant.

Ms Urbaneja is currently working on a study for the detection of acute angle closure glaucoma using anterior segment OCT to better identify those at higher risk of the disease.

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Special interests

  • Cataract surgery
  • Laser surgery, including SLT and YAG
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Tube surgery
  • Complex glaucoma surgery.

Personal interests

Diana enjoys travelling and spending time with her family, particularly touring in their caravan.

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Treatments and tests offered by Mrs Diana Urbaneja at Nuffield Health

  • Phacoemulsification
  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Glaucoma surgery (Trabeculectomy)
  • YAG Capsulotomy
  • Cataract Surgery

Locations Mrs Diana Urbaneja works with

Related experience

Research

She is keen on obtaining a Master’s degree on public health for eye care in the near future.

Memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • British Medical Association
  • Spanish Society of Ophthalmology

Other posts held

  • Glaucoma consultant at princess of Wales hospital and University Hospital of Wales

Declaration

Mrs Diana Urbaneja does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mrs Diana Urbaneja does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mrs Diana Urbaneja does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.