MB ChB, FRANZCO
Dr David Sia is an Ophthalmologist with dual-fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ocular Oncology.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Otago, New Zealand and completed Ophthalmology training in South Australia. Following completion of registrar training, David then pursued overseas fellowship training and completed a 13-month Ocular Oncology Fellowship in London, UK at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital. This was followed by a 2-year Vitreoretinal Fellowship in Edmonton, Canada, at Alberta Retina Consultants and the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Upon returning to Adelaide, David was appointed as a Vitreoretinal Specialist and Ocular Oncologist at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre and Women’s and Children’s Hospital where he is regularly involved in registrar and fellow teaching. He is actively engaged in clinical research, has published widely and written book chapters. He holds a position as Clinical Associate Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.
David is a dedicated professional who loves his craft. He is committed to providing the best care
possible for his patients and loves to connect with them.
In his free time, he enjoys photography, travel, reading, seeking out good food and working on
computers. He is fluent in English, Malay, Mandarin.
MBBS, FRANZCO
Dr Soo Khai Ng is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with special interest in cataract, glaucoma and medical retina
Soo completed medical school at the University of Adelaide and ophthalmology training in South Australia. He then undertook a glaucoma fellowship at the prestigious Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford UK where he received extensive training in complex cataract surgery, conventional glaucoma surgery, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). His scope of work includes cataracts, glaucoma, medical retina, pterygium, and general ophthalmology.
Soo is also actively involved in ophthalmic research and has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. He currently holds the title of Associate Clinical Lecturer with the University of Adelaide.
Consulting locations: North Adelaide, Kurralta Park, Windsor Gardens, Central Districts.
MBBS, FRANZCO, B.Orth&Ophth Sci
Jude studied medicine at Flinders University, undertook Ophthalmology training as a Registrar throughout public hospitals in Adelaide and Alice Springs, and completed a paediatric fellowship at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide.
He obtained fellowship with RANZCO in 2023.
He has previously he worked as a qualified Orthoptist in Victoria.
His interests are in Paediatric Ophthalmolgy, Strabismus, and General Ophthalmology including Neuro Ophthalmolgy, Cataract, and Glaucoma.
He has previously been involved in research into risk factors for glaucoma progression at Flinders
Medical Centre and has multiple publications in glaucoma research.
He is involved in paediatric ophthalmology education for senior medical students and medical officers at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
MB, BChir, MA (Cantab), FRCOphth, FRANZCO
Dr Neena Peter Graduated with Honours from Cambridge University Medical School, UK, had general ophthalmic training centered around The Western Eye Hospital, London and John Radcliffe, Oxford, UK. Dr Peter has had extensive training in Lid, Lacrimal and Orbital surgery and has vast experience in Oculoplastic surgery having undergone sub specialist ocupalstic fellowships/training in Manchester UK, Perth, WA and Auckland, NZ. She is also a Fellow of RANZCO and RCO. She has had 18 peer-reviewed publications, largely in areas of oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery, as well as regular presentations at international Ophthalmology conferences, again, largely in areas of oculoplastic surgery.
MBBS, FRCS, FRANZCO OAM
With a career spanning over 40 years, Dr Willoughby has been providing ophthalmological care to local and outreach communities from the Barossa to Kangaroo Island since 1979.
Dr John Willoughby specializes in general ophthalmology, cataracts, and glaucoma.
He will continue to consult at Gawler Eye Clinic and will see his old, long-term patients, particularly for laser capsulotomy for post-cataract care. He will also continue to perform cataract surgery at Calvary Central District Hospital monthly.
Dr Willoughby is the founder and director of his non-profit charity, Vision of Islands, where his team takes their expertise to the Pacific Islands, providing medical outreach to the citizens of Tonga and Tuvalu. They perform cataract surgeries, general ophthalmological care, training, and provide equipment.
Dr John Willoughby was awarded an OAM in 2021 for his services in ophthalmology.
In his spare time, Dr Willoughby enjoys spending time at his winery on Kangaroo Island and is an avid sailor. He won the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race in 2010 and has been competing in the Sydney to Hobart for the past ten years.
BMedSc(VisSc), MOpt, Oc Ther
Emily is an empathetic and dedicated optometrist with a passion for clinical eye care.
She believes every patient deserves personalised attention and advocates for high quality, accessible primary eye care and vision support. She brings a wealth of experience having worked at various practices in Adelaide and Canberra over the past 7 years. She is deeply committed to improving her patients’ vision and overall quality of life, while also indulging in her love for food and capturing special moments through the lens of her film camera.
Emily graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry in 2022.
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