Dr Viki Andersons MBBS FRANZCO
Dr Viki Andersons is a highly experienced general ophthalmologist with expertise in vitreolysis (laser treatment for floaters), pterygium, glaucoma, medical retina, macular degeneration, macular disease and diabetic eye disease. Dr Andersons graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Adelaide University and then went on to do her formal training and accreditation in Ophthalmic surgery by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO). In 2018, she joined the Tennyson Eye Centre after many years of running her own successful practice.
To request a consultation with Dr Andersons, use the contact details at Kurralta Park.
Dr Brian Ang MBCHB FRANZCO FRCOPHTH FRCSED (OPHTH)
Dr Brian Ang is an internationally trained and highly experienced eye surgeon specialising in glaucoma management, cataract surgery and the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He has a proven track record of surgical and clinical excellence and is highly skilled in performing complex glaucoma and cataract surgery, as well as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) techniques. Dr Ang is known for his clear communication style and patient-focused approach to treatment based on the latest scientific evidence. He can also conduct consultations in basic Mandarin and Cantonese. Download a copy of Dr Ang’s full profile.
To request a consultation with Dr Ang, use the contact details at Footscray.
Dr Laura Fernandes Coelho MBBS FRANZCO
Dr Laura Fernandes Coelho brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of ophthalmology. Trained in Brazil at the esteemed University of São Paulo, she honed her skills in the largest and most prestigious ophthalmology centre in Latin America. Here, she completed her initial fellowships in glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery, laying a strong foundation for her career. Subsequently, Dr Coelho pursued advanced training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where she specialised in addressing complex cases involving the cornea, anterior segment, and cataract surgery. Alongside her clinical endeavours, she found fulfilment in mentoring and supervising surgical procedures conducted by registrars, a responsibility she embraced with passion. Dr Coelho is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and is actively engaged in RANZCO committees and initiatives. She is also a member of the Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF), a not-for-profit organisation improving eye health throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, Dr Coelho maintains a proactive approach to professional development by regularly attending national and international conferences, ensuring she remains abreast of the latest advancements and technologies. This commitment to ongoing education allows her to provide her patients with the safest and most advanced treatments available.
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To request a consultation with Dr Coelho, use the contact details for the Tuggerah Lakes clinic or Drummoyne clinic.
Dr Jonathan Goh MBBS BMedSc PGDipSurgAnat MS FRANZCO
Dr Jonathan Goh is a fellowship-trained comprehensive ophthalmologist who manages cataracts, diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, pterygia, dry eyes and other general eye conditions.
Dr Goh obtained his medical degree from the University of Melbourne. He was later awarded his Postgraduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy and Master of Surgery from the University of Melbourne for his research in age-related macular degeneration. He completed his ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital with further subspecialty training in medical retina and ocular inflammatory diseases.
He continues to be involved in ophthalmic research in age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye disease and has presented his findings nationally and internationally. He is actively involved in teaching and held the position of Registrar of the Court (2020) for organising the final ophthalmology examination before trainees are granted their ophthalmology fellowship and recognised as specialists.
To request a consultation with Dr Goh, use the contact details at Footscray.
Dr Ian Hurley MBBS (Melb) FRACS FRANZCO
Dr Hurley trained as an ophthalmologist at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital where he served as Senior Registrar. Dr Hurley undertook fellowship training in glaucoma at Cambridge University, UK, and studied ophthalmology and ophthalmic pathology at Duke University, North Carolina. His areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma management, including glaucoma drainage surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He has previously held public hospital appointments at The Northern Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Preston and Northcote Community Hospital (PANCH) and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
To request a consultation with Dr Hurley, use the contact details at Footscray or Camberwell.
Dr Peter Kim BSc(Med) MBBS(Hons) FRANZCO
Dr Kim is a highly regarded eye surgeon committed to providing quality care for his patients. His interests include the latest innovations in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation (DMEK/DALK), keratoconus management (collagen cross-linking and intrasomal corneal implants), refractive surgery, strabismus and pterygium surgery. Dr Kim works in both private and public clinics. He is a Staff Specialist in the Corneal Unit at the Sydney Eye Hospital (SEH), where he previously completed subspeciality training in corneal and cataract surgery. In addition, Dr Kim also trained in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery at the prestigious Toronto Western Hospital in Canada. As an expert in his field, Dr Kim has published over 50 scientific articles in international medical journals, as well as two book chapters. He has also presented at numerous Australian and international scientific meetings. Dr Kim is fluent in both English and Korean.
To request a consultation with Dr Kim, use the contact details at Chatswood.
Dr James La Nauze AM MBBS MMedSci(Clin Epi) FRANZCO
Dr La Nauze is a passionate ophthalmologist with an extensive surgical background. He has trained at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, as well as in Cambridge, UK. Upon his return to Australia, Dr La Nauze worked in Albury, NSW for 20 years. He then moved back to Melbourne and began consulting at Vision Eye Institute Footscray, where he has remained for the past 18 years. Dr La Nauze was a member of the Medical Directorate and subsequent Board member of the Fred Hollows Foundation. He has undertaken many clinical and surgical trips to remote areas of Queensland and the South Pacific and has led many surgical training teams to Vietnam, Cambodia and China.
To request a consultation with Dr La Nauze, use the contact details at Footscray.
Dr Peter Martin MBBS FRANZCO
Dr Peter Martin is a leading Australian oculoplastic surgeon (performing reconstructive eye surgery) and Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Save Sight Institute within the University of Sydney. He trained under the doyen of oculoplastics at Sydney Eye Hospital and did additional training at Moorfields Eye Hospital from 1980–1985. Dr Martin has a special interest in eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, and orbital work and trauma (particularly thyroid orbitopathy). Since their infancy in 1996, he has used CO2 lasers with eyelid and facial rejuvenation surgery. During his time as Chairman of the Oculoplastic unit at Sydney Eye Hospital (over 25 years), Dr Martin established the Wetlab and currently remains the co-ordinator of registrar training in microsurgical and oculoplastic surgery. In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Martin has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed a chapter on oculoplastic surgery and lectured both nationally and internationally. Dr Martin also introduced the Stealth Navigation System at the Sydney Eye Hospital for orbital surgery in 2019.
To request a consultation with Dr Martin, use the contact details at Chatswood.
Prof Frank Martin AM MBBS FRANZCO FRACS
Prof Frank Martin is a highly experienced paediatric ophthalmologist with subspeciality training in strabismus. He also has a particular interest in amblyopia and the management of adult strabismus. Formerly Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead for 22 years, Prof Martin is currently a Visiting Medical Officer in Ophthalmology at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. He was also involved in the development and implementation of the StEPS Preschool Vision Screening program. Prof Martin is a Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney. He has received a number of distinguished awards nationally and internationally, including the RANZCO College Medal.
To request a consultation with Prof Martin, use the contact details at Chatswood.
Dr Daniel McKay MBBS(Hons) FRANZCO FRCPA
Following the completion of his medical degree with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2002, Dr Daniel McKay undertook specialist ophthalmology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). During this time, he was awarded the RANZCO Undergraduate and Ophthalmic Pathology Medals. Dr McKay then went on to complete further fellowship training in cataract surgery and medical retina at Monash Health, as well as ocular oncology at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK. Dr McKay is dedicated to research and education in his roles as Chief Examiner for RANZCO in Ophthalmic Pathology, Section Editor in Ocular Oncology in the journal Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology and clinical tutor for trainee ophthalmologists at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Monash Health. He has special interests in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, reconstructive eye surgery, retinal conditions and ocular oncology.
To request a consultation with Dr McKay, use the contact details at Box Hill or Footscray.
Dr Elvis Ojaimi MBBS MMed FRANZCO MD
Dr Elvis Ojaimi is a vitreoretinal surgeon with 15 years’ experience. His interests include cataract surgery, surgical macular conditions such as macular holes, vitreomacular traction syndrome, epiretinal membrane (macular pucker) and other macular conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and vein occlusions. Dr Ojaimi completed his undergraduate medical degree at The University of Melbourne and completed his general ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital. Thereafter, he underwent extensive medical and surgical retinal fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia and Toronto, Canada. He was awarded a Master of Medicine from The University of Sydney for research in ophthalmology that led to several publications. He has an interest in innovative retinal surgical instrumentation and enjoys teaching medical students at Monash University and The University of Melbourne.
To request a consultation with Dr Ojaimi, use the contact details at Boronia or Box Hill.
Dr Nishan Ramachandran MBChB, PGDipOphthBs, MMedSc, FRANZCO
Dr Nishan Ramachandran is an internationally trained ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon committed to delivering world-class care to his patients. He specialises in cataracts, medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery and general ophthalmology. After completing his medical degree at Otago University Medical School, he trained at several hospitals across New Zealand. Dr Ramachandran then undertook fellowship training in medical and surgical retina, uveitis and complex cataract care at reputed institutions in Hamilton, New Zealand and Edmonton, Canada. He also holds memberships with peak ophthalmology bodies including the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, and keeps on top of the latest advances in ophthalmology by attending scientific conferences regularly.
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To request a consultation with Dr Ramachandran, use the contact details at Brisbane.
Dr Andrew Shaw MBBS FRCOPHTH FRANZCO
Dr Andrew Shaw is a highly skilled general ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. Following the completion of his medical degree at the University of Queensland, Dr Shaw undertook specialist ophthalmology training in the United Kingdom and he remains a fellow of the London Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He is also a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists. Dr Shaw finished further fellowship training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Royal Perth Hospital. During these three years, he developed particular expertise in the surgical and medical treatment of retinal conditions. He is also an experienced cataract surgeon who teaches trainee eye doctors in addition to focusing on his clinical practice.
To request a consultation with Dr Shaw, use the contact details at Box Hill or Footscray.
Dr Alexander Tan BMedSc(Hons) MBBS(Hons) FRANZCO
Dr Alexander Tan is a highly-skilled, comprehensive general ophthalmologist. He has significant expertise in the field of cataract surgery and has successfully performed over 4,000 cataract procedures. Dr Tan has a special interest in managing glaucoma and medical retinal disease, including macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He also performs oculoplastic surgery as well as treating more general eye conditions. Dr Tan prides himself on his communication and surgical expertise and is committed to working together with patients to achieve the best possible outcome. He holds public appointments at Monash Health and Eastern Health (Lilydale) and remains enthusiastically engaged with teaching ophthalmology trainees, as well as contributing his expertise towards clinical trials.
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To request a consultation with Dr Tan, use the contact details at Boronia.
Dr Tiger Zhou BPHYSIO(HONS) BMBS PHD FRANZCO
Dr Tiger Zhou is an Australian-trained ophthalmologist with significant expertise in cataract surgery, pterygium surgery and intraocular injections. He also has a special interest in managing glaucoma, medical retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, and general eye conditions. Dr Zhou is committed to providing empathetic, compassionate, comprehensive and individualised ophthalmic care. Dr Zhou undertook specialist ophthalmology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). He has also pursued an interest in ophthalmology research and was awarded the Lions Medical Research Foundation Scholarship in Medicine, which focused on genetic predisposition to glaucoma. Dr Zhou also completed a PhD at Flinders University, examining the molecular genetics of glaucoma. His research has helped identify new genetic variants associated with primary open-angle glaucoma, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of the disease. Download a copy of Dr Zhou’s full profile.
Dr Zhou practises at Vision Eye Institute’s Kurralta Park, North Adelaide and Windsor Gardens clinics and has an additional consulting location in Seaford Heights. To book an appointment with Dr Zhou at the satellite location, please call the clinic directly.