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Dr Athena Roufas

Ophthalmology Newtown

Dr Athena Roufas

11 years of experience

7,522+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Athena Roufas at a glance

Dr Athena Roufas is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Newtown, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Newtown, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Athena Roufas is an experienced ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon with a subspecialist interest in anterior segment surgery. She has extensive expertise in cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma, corneal surgery, and general ophthalmology. She consults at Central Sydney Eye Surgeons, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Bondi Junction Private Hospital, providing high-quality care to patients in both public and private settings.
Dr Roufas completed her ophthalmology training in Sydney, Australia, before pursuing subspecialist training in glaucoma at Westmead Hospital. She then undertook an additional two years of advanced subspecialist training in cornea and anterior segment trauma at King’s College Hospital in London, UK, where she was trained in the latest corneal surgery techniques. Her training in high-volume tertiary referral centres has allowed her to refine her skills in cornea, glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery.
Dr Roufas is a consultant ophthalmologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. She is actively involved in research, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
Her clinical expertise includes cataract and refractive surgery, pterygium surgery, glaucoma monitoring and management, and corneal disease and surgery. She is highly skilled in procedures such as corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, laser treatment for irregular corneas, and corneal graft surgery.

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

— Dr Athena Roufas

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Newtown (AU)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Newtown (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-633085 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-CE5007C5 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,977
Annual physical exam 99395 383
Vaccination administration 90471 559
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,232

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 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Athena Roufas
HEADSHOT
Athena Roufas in consultation
IN OFFICE
Athena Roufas with the team
WITH TEAM
Athena Roufas at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Athena Roufas

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Athena Roufas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6807/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32859494 · cited by 177
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Athena Roufas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9640/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38927906 · cited by 179
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Athena Roufas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2155/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34290955 · cited by 197
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Athena Roufas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7018/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35045056 · cited by 159

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · athena.roufas@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 Athena Roufas's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Athena Roufas 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 Newtown matters

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  • What does Athena Roufas specialise in?

    Athena Roufas specialises in Ophthalmology in Newtown, AU. 19 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Athena Roufas treat?

    Athena Roufas treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Athena Roufas practise?

    Athena Roufas practises in Newtown, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Athena Roufas speak?

    Athena Roufas speaks English, Greek.

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