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Dr Alastair Gittos

Ophthalmology Newcastle

Dr Alastair Gittos

9 years of experience

8,608+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alastair Gittos at a glance

Dr Alastair Gittos is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Newcastle, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Newcastle, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Gittos is an Australian trained Ophthalmic Surgeon. They are a subspecialist in both Oculoplastic Surgery and Ocular Oncology.
They are specifically qualified in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the periocular region and upper face. They have experience and are specifically trained in both functional and cosmetic blepharoplasty, surgery for the correction of ptosis and eyelid malposition, as well as eyebrow surgery. Dr Gittos also has considerable experience in surgery for disorders of the lacrimal drainage system for the relief of watery eye.
Dr Gittos has specific training and extensive experience at a subspecialist level in the diagnosis and treatment of both intraocular and ocular surface tumours. These include ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN), conjunctival melanoma, uveal melanoma, uveal metastasis, benign uveal tumours and retinoblastoma. They also have considerable experience in the management of ocular surface tumours including squamous neoplasia and conjunctival melanoma using surgery, radioactive plaque treatments, and topical treatments.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Alastair Gittos

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Newcastle (AU)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Newcastle (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-433888 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-15DB17A2 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 638
Annual physical exam 99395 264
Vaccination administration 90471 960
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 831

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alastair Gittos in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alastair Gittos with the team
WITH TEAM
Alastair Gittos at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Alastair Gittos

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Alastair Gittos, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4366/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33428750 · cited by 174
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Alastair Gittos, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3440/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39553806 · cited by 84

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Newcastle · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Newcastle · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alastair.gittos@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Alastair Gittos's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alastair Gittos treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Newcastle matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Newcastle carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Alastair Gittos specialise in?

    Alastair Gittos specialises in Ophthalmology in Newcastle, AU.

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    Alastair Gittos treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alastair Gittos practise?

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    Alastair Gittos speaks English.

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