Mrs Diana Urbaneja
Qualifications
MBBS, FRCOphth, FEBO, FICO.
GMC number: 7497878
Practising since: 2008
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Consultation times
- Regular clinics at the Cardiff Bay Hospital
- Overview
About
Ms Urbaneja is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. She specialises 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.
Find out more on Ms Urbaneja's website.
Special interests
- Cataract surgery
- Laser surgery, including SLT and YAG
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Tube surgery
- Complex glaucoma surgery.
- Glaucoma Drainage Implant (Tube) Surgery (Aqueous Shunt Surgery)
Other interests
Ms Urbaneja is passionate about tackling glaucoma-related blindness in Africa. She undertakes annual voluntary surgical missions to Ghana, where she performs cataract and glaucoma drainage implant (tube) surgery alongside colleagues from Moorfields Eye Hospital
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
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Cataract surgery
- Trabeculectomy (glaucoma surgery)
- YAG laser capsulotomy
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
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Other posts held
- Glaucoma consultant at princess of Wales hospital and University Hospital of Wales
Insurers Mrs Diana Urbaneja works with
Mrs Diana Urbaneja works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
- Healix
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.