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Dr David Francis

Ophthalmology North Ballarat

Dr David Francis

13 years of experience

11,728+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Francis at a glance

Dr David Francis is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in North Ballarat, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2009). Serves patients in North Ballarat, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Francis is an ophthalmologist. They are passionate about providing patients with the highest quality ophthalmic care.
Dr Francis is committed to using the latest technology and techniques to provide patients with the best possible outcomes. They believe in a patient-centred approach to care and work closely with each patient to develop a personalised treatment plan.

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

— Dr David Francis

Education & training

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

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-291908 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-6BEB5B7D · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 683
Annual physical exam 99395 2,149
Vaccination administration 90471 429
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,098

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 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet David Francis

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5615/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30617795 · cited by 179
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    David Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2580/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38964651 · cited by 17
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7662/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35891485 · cited by 63
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    David Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3442/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38109513 · cited by 69

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — North Ballarat · 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.francis.2@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 Francis's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in North Ballarat 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 North Ballarat 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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  • What does David Francis specialise in?

    David Francis specialises in Ophthalmology in North Ballarat, AU.

  • What conditions does David Francis treat?

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

  • Where does David Francis practise?

    David Francis practises in North Ballarat, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Francis speak?

    David Francis speaks English.

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