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10 Best Melbourne Ophthalmologists

The top 10 best Melbourne ophthalmologists by the total volume of claims are Dr Eric Mayer, Dr Devinder Chauhan, Dr Mark Troski, Dr Nima Pakrou, Dr Uday Bhatt, Dr Julian Sack, Dr Andrew Atkins, Dr Lewis Levitz, Dr Walter Chang and Dr Trevor Gin, who combined treated 5,713 patients across Melbourne.

Rank
Name
No. Claims (12 months)
Avg claims pm
1
Dr Eric Mayer
1,602
134
2
Dr Devinder Chauhan
731
61
3
Dr Mark Troski
629
52
4
Dr Nima Pakrou
530
44
5
Dr Uday Bhatt
431
36
6
Dr Julian Sack
404
34
7
Dr Andrew Atkins
361
30
8
Dr Lewis Levitz
355
30
9
Dr Walter Chang
339
28
10
Dr Trevor Gin
331
28

These Ophthalmologists made up 25% of the overall claims, with an average of 571 each since November 30, 2022.

Statistics

In total, Melbourne comprises 191+ private ophthalmologists who combined saw 22,821 patients since November 30, 2022.

Interestingly, 41% of Ophthalmology procedures in Melbourne have no out-of-pocket costs (gap free) with private health insurance. Combining the (known) data for the out-of-pocket amounts, the average cost in Melbourne is $203.

The most outstanding Ophthalmologist in terms of procedures completed in the last 12 months is Dr Eric Mayer from Box Hill, who saw 1,602 patients across Melbourne.

More Melbourne Ophthalmologists

TG

Dr Trevor Gin

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Trevor Gin is an Ophthalmologist at 73 Darcy Road. He speaks English. His phone number is (02) 9896 4577.

Address & contact information

3 Davison Street, Mount Gambier SA 5290

(08) 8723 6333

Dr Anton Van Heerden

Dr Anton Van Heerden

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Anton Van Heerden is an Ophthalmologist at 93 Kooyong Road. He speaks English, Afrikaans. His phone number is (03) 9079 0888.

Address & contact information

3 Davison Street, Mount Gambier SA 5290

(08) 8723 6333

Afrikaans

ML

Dr Michael Loughnan

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Michael Loughnan is an Ophthalmologist at Level 4, 3A Bronte Rd. He speaks English, Italian. His phone number is (02) 9386 3666.

Address & contact information

100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

(03) 9654 3500

Italian

BC

Dr Ben Connell

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Ben Connell is an Ophthalmologist at Manningham Medical Centre, Level 5, 200 High Street. He speaks English. His phone number is (03) 8850 0600.

Address & contact information

200 High Street, Doncaster VIC 3108

(03) 8850 0600

CR

Dr Christolyn Raj

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Christolyn Raj is an Ophthalmologist at 27 Denmark Hill Road. She speaks English, French. Her phone number is (03) 9882 1347.

Address & contact information

11 Neill Street, Sunbury VIC 3429

(03) 9740 9555

French

MR

Dr Mark Renehan

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Mark Renehan is an Ophthalmologist at 57 Greenhill Road. He speaks English. His phone number is (08) 8273 1600.

Address & contact information

328 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3931

(03) 5976 8240, (03) 5975 2422

NM

Dr Nicolaos Mantzioros

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Nicolaos Mantzioros is an Ophthalmologist at Level 1, 295 High Street. He speaks English, German; Greek. His phone number is (02) 4731 1811.

Address & contact information

961 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield VIC 3162

(03) 9569 3999

German

Greek

NG

Dr Nishant Gupta

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Nishant Gupta is an Ophthalmologist at Park Place, Suite 606b, Level 6, 3 Waverley Street. He speaks English, Hindi. His phone number is (02) 5104 9738.

Address & contact information

15 Hastings Road, Frankston VIC 3199

(03) 9509 1940, (03) 9783 3030

Hindi

MC

A/Prof Michael A. Coote

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

A/Prof Michael A. Coote is an Ophthalmologist at Suite 6.1, Level 6 Epworth Hospital Geelong, 1 Epworth Place. He speaks English. His phone number is (03) 5221 6555.

Address & contact information

41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065

(03) 9417 1055

JF

Dr Justin Friebel

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Justin Friebel is an Ophthalmologist at 8 King Street. He speaks English, French. His phone number is (02) 4628 6795.

Address & contact information

150 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205

(03) 9667 4000

French

Dr Jonathan Yeoh

Dr Jonathan Yeoh

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Jonathan Yeoh is an Ophthalmologist at 262 Charles Street. He speaks English, Chinese (Cantonese). His phone number is (03) 6334 0000.

Address & contact information

100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

(03) 9662 3808

Chinese (Cantonese)

TS

Dr Tony Stubbs

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Tony Stubbs is an Ophthalmologist at C1, 30-36 O'Dea Avenue. He speaks English, French; German. His phone number is (02) 9699 0001.

Address & contact information

20 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

(03) 9650 8044

French

German

Dr Edward Roufail

Dr Edward Roufail

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Edward Roufail is an Ophthalmologist at Suites 402-406, Level 4, 100 Victoria Parade. He speaks English. His phone number is (03) 9650 4771.

Address & contact information

100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

(03) 9650 4771

JL

Dr Joseph San Laureano

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Joseph San Laureano is an Ophthalmologist at Ground Floor, 600 St Kilda Road. He speaks English. His phone number is (03) 9521 2175.

Address & contact information

100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

(03) 9650 0210

AI

Dr Alex Ioannidis

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Alex Ioannidis is an Ophthalmologist at 27 Denmark Hill Road. He speaks English, Greek; Spanish. His phone number is (03) 9882 1347.

Address & contact information

Level 2, Suite 4, 1091 Stud Road, Rowville VIC 3178

(03) 9662 3808, (03) 8595 4288

Greek

Spanish

Dr Philip Hoffman

Dr Philip Hoffman

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Philip Hoffman is an Ophthalmologist at Level 2, 17-21 Hunter Street. He speaks English. His phone number is (02) 9635 0663.

Address & contact information

27 Denmark Hill Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

(03) 9882 1347

BG

Dr Brent Gaskin

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Brent Gaskin is an Ophthalmologist at 93 Kooyong Road. He speaks English. His phone number is (03) 9079 0888.

Address & contact information

93 Kooyong Road, Armadale VIC 3143

(03) 9079 0888

Dr Michael Shiu

Dr Michael Shiu

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Michael Shiu is an Ophthalmologist at 48 Wilson Crescent. He speaks English, Chinese (Cantonese); Chinese (Simplified). His phone number is (02) 4604 8124.

Address & contact information

323 Nepean Highway, Brighton East VIC 3187

(03) 9596 7440

Chinese (Cantonese)

Chinese (Simplified)

DC

Dr Daniel Chiu

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Daniel Chiu is an Ophthalmologist at Level 2, Suite 4, 1091 Stud Road. He speaks English, Chinese (Cantonese); Chinese (Mandarin); Chinese (Simplified). His phone number is (03) 9662 3808.

Address & contact information

67 Nelson Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128

(03) 9898 5888

Chinese (Cantonese)

Chinese (Mandarin)

Chinese (Simplified)

FF

Dr Fiona Fullarton

Ophthalmologist

About

Costs

Languages

Dr Fiona Fullarton is an Ophthalmologist at 76 Anderson Street. She speaks English. Her phone number is (03) 9739 4600.

Address & contact information

76 Anderson Street, Lilydale VIC 3140

(03) 9739 4600, (03) 9419 5290

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Can I find an Ophthalmologist that speaks my language?

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Typically, patients who use Zable can search for an Ophthalmologist in Melbourne, book an appointment, and see the Ophthalmologist within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are sometimes available; you can search for real-time availability of Ophthalmologists in Melbourne and make an appointment online.

How do I find an Ophthalmologist in Melbourne near me?

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What is an Ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the eyes. This type of doctor has completed specialised training in ophthalmology and is qualified to provide medical care for people with glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment. In addition to diagnosing and treating these conditions, an ophthalmologist may provide preventative care and advice to help their patients maintain good eye health.

Some of the specific tasks that an ophthalmologist performs include:

  • Performing comprehensive eye exams to assess vision, eye health, and overall health
  • Ordering tests, such as visual acuity tests and imaging studies, to diagnose eye conditions.
  • Prescribing medication to manage symptoms and treat eye conditions
  • Advising patients on lifestyle changes that can help improve their eye health, such as wearing protective eyewear and quitting smoking
  • Referring patients to other medical specialists or surgeons if necessary
  • Performing surgical procedures, such as cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery, to diagnose and treat eye conditions.

Overall, the primary role of an ophthalmologist is to provide expert care for patients with eye conditions and to help them maintain good eye health.

Common procedures performed by an Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologists are trained to perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Some of the most common procedures performed by an ophthalmologist include:

  • Comprehensive eye exam: This is a routine exam in which an ophthalmologist assesses a person's vision, eye health, and overall health. A comprehensive eye exam can diagnose conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
  • Visual acuity test: This is a test in which an ophthalmologist uses a standardised chart to measure how well a person can see at different distances. A visual acuity test can diagnose conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.
  • Dilated eye exam: This is a test in which an ophthalmologist uses drops to dilate (enlarge) the pupils and then examines the inside of the eye using specialised instruments. A dilated eye exam can diagnose conditions such as macular degeneration and retinal detachment.
  • Slit lamp exam: This is a test in which an ophthalmologist uses a specialised microscope (a slit lamp) to examine the front and back of the eye in detail. A slit lamp exam can diagnose conditions such as dry eye and corneal ulcers.
  • Cataract surgery: This is a surgical procedure in which an ophthalmologist removes the cloudy lens (cataract) from the eye and replaces it with an artificial lens. Cataract surgery can be used to treat cataracts and improve vision.

These are just a few examples of the many procedures that an ophthalmologist may perform. Each patient's needs are different, and the specific procedures performed by an ophthalmologist will depend on the individual circumstances of each patient.

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