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A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama

Ophthalmology Australia

A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama

8 years of experience

3,357+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama at a glance

A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Europe, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014).

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Consultant Eye Surgeon A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama is based at Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals where he specializes in corneal and anterior segment surgery, complex corneal disease, keratoconus, and corneal transplantation. surgery at. He also has expertise in cataract surgery and laser eye surgery. A/Prof Samarawickrama is able to offer tailored care to his patients delivered with excellent and clear communication throughout the entire process. He takes a holistic approach to vision and ensures to remain up-to-date with the latest developments in ophthalmology to give his patients the best possible care.
A/Prof Samarawickrama graduated from the University of New South Wales and went on to complete a PhD, before training in ophthalmology at Sydney Eye Hospital in 2010. Following this, he undertook advanced speciality training in cornea and laser eye surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. He was later chosen to embark on a fellowship at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, where he was able to work with prominent corneal surgeons and was subsequently appointed as a consultant in cornea and external eye diseases.
A/Prof Samarawickrama has made significant contributions to ophthalmic research and published more than 60 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and is a reviewer for a number of ophthalmology journals. A/Prof Samarawickrama has received over ten scholarships and over $1.7 million in research grants over the course of his career, and his research interests include the use of photonic sensors to detect keratoconus and the development of new therapeutics for herpes simplex keratitis. He is frequently asked to speak at international conferences, and he trains ophthalmologists in cataract surgery as well as complex corneal and anterior segment reconstructions.
A/Prof Samarawickrama lives in Sydney with his wife who is a local general practitioner. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing squash and reading.

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

— A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-350694 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E328D82E · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,446
Annual physical exam 99395 2,016
Vaccination administration 90471 96
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,975

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chameen Samarawickrama
HEADSHOT
Chameen Samarawickrama in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chameen Samarawickrama with the team
WITH TEAM
Chameen Samarawickrama at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Chameen Samarawickrama

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Chameen Samarawickrama, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8837/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38374938 · cited by 102
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Chameen Samarawickrama, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9507/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32806359 · cited by 76

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-05 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-10 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · chameen.samarawickrama@euroclinics.example

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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

A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures A/Prof Chameen Samarawickrama 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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