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Dr Daniel Brettell

Verified Ophthalmology Tuggerah

Dr Daniel Brettell

8 years of experience 4.9 (43 verified reviews)

4,552+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
2
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Daniel Brettell at a glance

Dr Daniel Brettell is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Tuggerah, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Tuggerah, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Dan Brettell is an internationally-trained comprehensive ophthalmologist with expertise in cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal diseases, and subspecialty training in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids. Raised in Wagga Wagga, Dr. Brettell moved to Sydney to complete his medical degree at UNSW with Honours. He then completed his general medical training at Bankstown/Lidcombe and Campbelltown Hospitals, working across regional and rural areas of the state. Furthering his commitment to ophthalmology, Dr. Brettell obtained a Master’s degree in Ophthalmic Science from the University of Sydney, graduating top of his class.
Dr. Brettell began his Ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital and later completed a fellowship in Oculoplastic Surgery in Hereford, UK. His dedication to global healthcare led him to participate in the Myanmar Eye Care Program, where he conducted research on cataract surgery and the patterns of skin cancers affecting the eyelids.
Dan currently works at Coastwide Eye Surgery, and operates privately at Central Coast Day Hospital and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital. He also operates publicly at Gosford and Wyong Public Hospitals. Dr. Brettell is a member of the Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS) and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Oculoplastic Surgeons (ANZSOPS).
Dr. Brettell treats a wide range of conditions, including general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, paediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, corneal eye disease, macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic eye disease, and performs diagnostic eye procedures.

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

— Dr Daniel Brettell

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Tuggerah (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Tuggerah (AU)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-648225 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-AB06CF29 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 219
Annual physical exam 99395 1,341
Vaccination administration 90471 1,973
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 570

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

Daniel Brettell
HEADSHOT
Daniel Brettell in consultation
IN OFFICE
Daniel Brettell with the team
WITH TEAM
Daniel Brettell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Daniel Brettell

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Daniel Brettell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3463/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36447342 · cited by 195
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Daniel Brettell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4336/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38487898 · cited by 65

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Tuggerah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

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
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

43 verified reviews
4.94
★★★★⯨
43 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Daniel Brettell's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Daniel Brettell 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.

Dr Daniel Brettell is one of 767 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Tuggerah matters

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    Daniel Brettell speaks English, Spanish.

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