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Dr Brian Harrisberg

Verified Ophthalmology Newtown

Dr Brian Harrisberg

2 years of experience 5.0 (29 verified reviews)

2,156+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Brian Harrisberg at a glance

Dr Brian Harrisberg is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Newtown, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 44+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Newtown, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Brian Harrisberg is one of Australia’s most accomplished and experienced ophthalmologists, specialising in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, diabetic eye disease, and general ophthalmology. He is based at Central Sydney Eye Surgeons, located in Newtown.
With extensive expertise in vision correction, Dr Harrisberg has performed thousands of cataract and refractive surgeries and is a recognised authority in intraocular lens design. He plays an active role in trialling and developing new ophthalmic technologies and is frequently invited to present his research at international conferences in Australia and overseas. His contributions to ophthalmic research are widely acknowledged, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Dr Harrisberg completed his undergraduate medical training in South Africa before relocating to Australia, where he undertook his medical and surgical residency at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It was during this time that he developed a passion for ophthalmology, leading to his specialty training and fellowship with the Australasian College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) in 1991.
Throughout his career, Dr Harrisberg has been dedicated to education and mentorship, serving as Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital from 2005 to 2010. He continues to mentor ophthalmology registrars, medical students, and endocrinology trainees, fostering the next generation of specialists through the hospital’s teaching program.
He has collaborated closely with The Diabetes Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for over 30 years, managing complex diabetic eye disease in partnership with endocrinologists. His contributions to international multi-centre clinical trials span renowned institutions such as Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the Brain & Mind Research Institute, and Sydney Cancer Centre.
Dr Harrisberg’s career highlights include being the first Australian surgeon to implant the Rayner EMV lens in 2021, the first to implant a sulcus-based intraocular lens, and the first in Australia to introduce the Schiaroth Macular Lens (SML) for macular degeneration in 2018. He pioneered dual in-the-bag and sulcus lenses as a primary procedure in Australia and has trained Fijian ophthalmologists in retinal laser treatments for diabetic eye disease.

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

— Dr Brian Harrisberg

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Newtown (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Newtown (AU)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-934523 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-838F927C · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,852
Annual physical exam 99395 386
Vaccination administration 90471 2,690
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 845

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Brian Harrisberg
HEADSHOT
Brian Harrisberg in consultation
IN OFFICE
Brian Harrisberg with the team
WITH TEAM
Brian Harrisberg at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Brian Harrisberg

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Brian Harrisberg, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2319/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35228308 · cited by 116
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Brian Harrisberg, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4145/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34145593 · cited by 150

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · brian.harrisberg@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

29 verified reviews
5.00
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29 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Brian Harrisberg's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Brian Harrisberg 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

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 Newtown 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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