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Dr Christolyn Raj

Ophthalmology Sunbury

Dr Christolyn Raj

13 years of experience

12,211+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Christolyn Raj at a glance

Dr Christolyn Raj is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Sunbury, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Sunbury, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Christolyn Raj holds ophthalmology consultations at the Royal Children's Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women. As well as general eye health, her areas of expertise are retinal conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusion. Dr Raj also performs cataract and lens surgery and is experienced in intravitreal injections and retinal laser surgery.


Dr Raj offers the following services:
Assessment of all children under 18 years of age (including newborns)
Amblyopia treatment
Strabismus treatment
Congenital Cataract assessment
Treatment of paediatric retinal conditions
Co-management with paediatric physicians (oncology, endocrinology, and neurosurgery)


Dr Raj holds private consultations at the following locations:
Sunbury Eye Surgeons, Sunbury
Vision Eye Institute (Coburg and Hawthorn East)
Melbourne Comprehensive Eye Surgeons (MCES), Bellfield
Western Private Hospital, Footscray
St Vincent's Private Hospital, East Melbourne
Epworth Freemasons Victoria Parade, East Melbourne


Dr Raj qualified in 2005 from the University of Sydney before completing her honours thesis at the Save Sight Institute in Sydney. She then trained in ophthalmology at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne before undertaking fellowship training where she worked with experts in the revolutionary field of intravitreal injections. Dr Raj has carried out substantial research in the area of diabetes and has a number of peer-reviewed publications in journals such as the Emergency Medicine Journal, Environmental Health, and the Journal of Surgical Sciences. She has carried out research into retinal vascular disease with a particular focus on diabetic retinopathy and is currently working with The Diabetes Institute in Melbourne.


Dr Raj also has a passion for medical education and, as well as co-authoring a textbook on retinal vascular disease, she delivers lectures to medical students at the University of Melbourne. She is also a RANZCO clinical tutor and examiner, a member of the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists, and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.


Dr Raj understands the importance of a holistic approach to eye care and has, as a result, founded ‘The Retinal Hub' which is an initiative designed to encourage the sharing of knowledge and communication between ophthalmology and optometry.

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

— Dr Christolyn Raj

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Sunbury (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sunbury (AU)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-458654 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-25DC8515 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,752
Annual physical exam 99395 1,102
Vaccination administration 90471 1,974
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,353

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Christolyn Raj
HEADSHOT
Christolyn Raj in consultation
IN OFFICE
Christolyn Raj with the team
WITH TEAM
Christolyn Raj at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 108s
Meet Christolyn Raj

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Christolyn Raj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9950/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36805867 · cited by 64
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Christolyn Raj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3012/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34888415 · cited by 138

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · christolyn.raj@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.
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    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 Christolyn Raj's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Christolyn Raj 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 Sunbury matters

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    Christolyn Raj specialises in Ophthalmology in Sunbury, AU. 20 years of clinical experience.

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    Christolyn Raj speaks English, French.

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