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Dr
Dr Freny Kalapesi
Ophthalmology
English
9,531+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Freny Kalapesi is an Oculoplastic and Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Sydney, specialising in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery as well as cataract and general ophthalmology. She graduated in medicine from the University of New South Wales and went on to complete a PhD in ophthalmic laboratory research at UNSW between 2002 and 2007. She undertook her ophthalmology registrar training primarily at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, and later gained two years of fellowship experience in the United Kingdom.
Her first fellowship was at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, focusing on general ophthalmology with surgical experience in cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, strabismus and paediatrics, alongside a special interest in oculoplastics. She then completed a second fellowship at the Bristol Eye Hospital as an Oculoplastics and Orbital Fellow, where she managed lid, lacrimal and orbital conditions, participated in the CIRTED Trial on thyroid eye disease, and led weekly multidisciplinary orbital meetings.
Dr Kalapesi has published 14 peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmology and has presented at both national and international conferences. She is currently a consultant surgeon at Westmead Public Hospital, is affiliated with the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and serves as an honorary Visiting Medical Officer at RPA Hospital. She also consults through several private clinics and hospitals across Sydney, including personalEYES.
Her first fellowship was at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, focusing on general ophthalmology with surgical experience in cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, strabismus and paediatrics, alongside a special interest in oculoplastics. She then completed a second fellowship at the Bristol Eye Hospital as an Oculoplastics and Orbital Fellow, where she managed lid, lacrimal and orbital conditions, participated in the CIRTED Trial on thyroid eye disease, and led weekly multidisciplinary orbital meetings.
Dr Kalapesi has published 14 peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmology and has presented at both national and international conferences. She is currently a consultant surgeon at Westmead Public Hospital, is affiliated with the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and serves as an honorary Visiting Medical Officer at RPA Hospital. She also consults through several private clinics and hospitals across Sydney, including personalEYES.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Freny Kalapesi
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,727 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,041 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 297 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 574 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 10
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3962/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33702412 · cited by 87
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.1659/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32180093 · cited by 189
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4727/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30836052 · cited by 83
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.96
- Knowledge
- 4.99
- Wait Time
- 4.66
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.93
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.81
- Value For Money
- 4.83
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · freny.kalapesi@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
