Dr Eline Whist

Dr Eline Whist is an experienced and highly skilled Ophthalmologist based in Tiwi, a suburb of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. With a strong focus on providing comprehensive eye care, Dr Whist specialises in cataract surgery, uveitis, medical retina, and Indigenous eye health.

Originally from Norway, Dr Whist relocated to Australia to pursue her medical career. She completed her medical degree through the University of Newcastle in 2004. Following her degree, she embarked on a journey of volunteer work, joining Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and providing medical assistance in Burkina Faso, West Africa (2007-2008) and the Central African Republic (2010).

Dr Whist's passion for providing healthcare to underserved populations led her to work as a rural General Practitioner in Norway in 2008. During this time, she also completed a Master's degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine from 2006 to 2009.

After returning to Australia, Dr Whist pursued her specialization in Ophthalmology through the Sydney Eye Hospital training network from 2010 to 2014. She further honed her skills by completing a fellowship with the Fred Hollows Foundation in Fiji and Alice Springs, where she gained expertise in manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) and had the opportunity to teach Pacific ophthalmology trainees.

Continuing her pursuit of excellence in eye care, Dr Whist held a Professorial Fellowship at Sydney Eye Hospital, focusing on uveitis/medical retina. During this time, she gained valuable experience in complex uveitic cataract surgery and was involved in crucial clinical trials in medical retina, exploring new therapies for conditions such as diabetes and age-related macular degeneration.

In January 2020, Dr Whist joined Darwin Eye Surgeons at Darwin Private Hospital, where she provides exceptional eye care to her patients. She also holds a position as a staff specialist in ophthalmology at the Royal Darwin Hospital, actively participating in outreach services to communities in Katherine, Gove, and other remote areas. Additionally, she serves as a locum Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) in ophthalmology at Alice Springs Hospital.

Dr Whist is dedicated to the education and training of future ophthalmologists, junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Her commitment to knowledge advancement is evident through her active participation in clinical research, leading to numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Recognizing her contributions to the medical field, Dr Whist holds an Honorary Fellow title with the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. She also serves as a committee member of the Australia and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF) and the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO).

Dr Eline Whist's unwavering dedication to providing high-quality eye care, particularly in remote and low-resource settings, coupled with her extensive experience and passion for teaching, make her a respected and sought-after Ophthalmologist in Darwin, Northern Territory, and beyond.