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Dr David Fabinyi

Ophthalmology Geelong

Dr David Fabinyi

13 years of experience

4,179+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Fabinyi at a glance

Dr David Fabinyi is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Geelong, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid 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 Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Geelong, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Fabinyi is a Vitreoretinal Surgeon with an interest in macular surgery (epiretinal membranes, macular holes, vitreomacular surgery), complicated cataract surgery, retinal detachments and vitrectomy for floaters.

He works privately at SJOG Eye Clinic Geelong and in public at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and University Hospital Geelong, where he trains and teaches. David has subspecialty fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery from the Eye and Ear Hospital (2010) and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (2012).

David is a strong proponent of innovative retinal surgery- he has published multiple papers in the field of retinal surgery and has developed and introduced surgical procedures to Australia. He has been involved with the Bionic Eye Project and has worked in East Timor, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and India. He is a member of the Australian and New Zeland Society of Retinal Specialists, the American and the European Society of Retinal Specialists.

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

— Dr David Fabinyi

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Geelong (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Geelong (AU)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-852595 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-9AAF6798 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,898
Annual physical exam 99395 1,772
Vaccination administration 90471 2,812
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,131

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

Office, team & in practice

David Fabinyi
HEADSHOT
David Fabinyi in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Fabinyi with the team
WITH TEAM
David Fabinyi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet David Fabinyi

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    David Fabinyi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4590/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33757721 · cited by 34
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Fabinyi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4105/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36419398 · cited by 80
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    David Fabinyi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6192/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32886881 · cited by 174
  4. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Fabinyi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9010/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39677206 · cited by 20

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Geelong · 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 · david.fabinyi@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 David Fabinyi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Fabinyi 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 David Fabinyi is one of 767 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Geelong matters

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  • What does David Fabinyi specialise in?

    David Fabinyi specialises in Ophthalmology in Geelong, AU. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Fabinyi treat?

    David Fabinyi treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Fabinyi practise?

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  • What languages does David Fabinyi speak?

    David Fabinyi speaks English.

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