Dr Daniel Chu

Dr. Daniel Chiu is a highly qualified Ophthalmic Surgeon and Retinal Specialist practicing at Waverley Private Hospital. He completed his medical degree with high distinction from the University of Melbourne in 1992, where he was awarded the Cedric Cohen gold medal of excellence and ARVO Travelling Scholarship for the RANZCO Part 1 Ophthalmology examination. After undergoing rigorous training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Dr. Chiu gained his RANZCO Fellow qualification in 2000 with the KG Howsam gold medal award of excellence. He then pursued fellowship training in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery at the RVEEH and the Oxford Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Since 2002, Dr. Chiu has been practicing in the subspecialty field of medical and surgical retinal diseases, treating complex retinal detachment, paediatric surgical retinal diseases, posterior ocular trauma surgery, complex combined anterior and posterior segment surgery, and transcleral posterior chamber intraocular lens placement. He is a visiting consultant at the Vitreoretinal Unit at the RVEEH and an honorary consultant at Monash Hospital. Moreover, he remains an enthusiastic teacher, sharing his knowledge and expertise with junior ophthalmology registrars and international vitreoretinal fellows. His research articles in local and international ophthalmology journals have established him as a respected authority in his field.

Dr. Chiu's fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese has been an added advantage, allowing him to serve patients and referrers better. His commitment and dedication to providing excellent retinal services make him an outstanding healthcare professional in Waverley Private Hospital’s team.