Dr. Rob van der Veen
Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
Specialized treatments for a refreshed look.

Dr. van der Veen is a highly regarded specialist in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, with a strong focus on both functional and aesthetic treatments of the eyelids and periocular region. He runs a private practice at Turó Park Clinics in Barcelona (Spain), where he welcomes patients from across Europe and beyond. He also practices at Marebrug Clinic in Utrecht (the Netherlands).
If you are considering functional or cosmetic eyelid surgery, performed using minimally invasive techniques and with the highest standards of precision and safety, Dr. van der Veen offers you a personalised patient-centred approach in Spanish, English, or Dutch.
“I grew up and trained in the Netherlands as an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic and orbital surgeon. After practicing there for more than a decade, I moved to Spain. The combination of Dutch medical training and pragmatism with a warm Mediterranean approach allows me to offer an exceptional patient experience.“
A philosophy of precision and personal care
In our practice, surgical precision is combined with a deep understanding of ocular and facial anatomy. We specialise in treating both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the periocular area, always guided by science and tailored to the individual patient.
Each treatment plan is carefully designed to protect eye health, enhance facial harmony, and deliver natural, refined results.
Our commitment: personalised care and excellent results
We strive to offer short waiting times and personalised care, because we understand how important the delicate care of your eyes and face is. The professional and empathetic team at our clinics in Barcelona and Utrecht ensures a warm, high-quality service.
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Frequently asked questions
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News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest news from our clinic, advances in oculoplastic surgery, and tips for maintaining your visual health.
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Droopy eyelid correction: Scarless. Sutureless. Effective.
Correcting a droopy eyelid from the inside of the eyelid, making no incision, nor a scar, in the skin and without putting any sutures is a very attractive option to correct droopy eyelids. Dr. van der Veen has been one of the early adopters of this technique in both the Netherlands and in Spain. We perform this technique mainly on patients…
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Tearing eyes in early childhood. Meeting with my colleagues from the Dutch Orbital Society (DOS)
Last Wednesday I had the pleasure to attend and contribute to the Farewell Symposium of dr. Roel Kloos, who has been my first mentor since I started out in Ocuplastic Surgery. He is an excellent surgeon and fantastic colleague and I have learned so much from him over the past decade and a half. I spoke on the controversial…
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