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Dr David van der Straaten

Ophthalmology Melbourne

Dr David van der Straaten

4 years of experience

4,053+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David van der Straaten at a glance

Dr David van der Straaten is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Melbourne, 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, 2018). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David van der Straaten is an Ophthalmologist. He is a skilled eye surgeon and comprehensive ophthalmologist.
Dr van der Straaten graduated from Monash Medical School. He completed the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmology training program through the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. He received subspecialist training in eyelid and tear duct surgery under Prof. Tim Sullivan at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

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

— Dr David van der Straaten

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-981379 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-72E627D6 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,538
Annual physical exam 99395 2,564
Vaccination administration 90471 788
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 171

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David van der Straaten
HEADSHOT
David van der Straaten in consultation
IN OFFICE
David van der Straaten with the team
WITH TEAM
David van der Straaten at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet David van der Straaten

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    David van der Straaten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2539/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39117094 · cited by 106
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    David van der Straaten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6961/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33719956 · cited by 120
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    David van der Straaten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9110/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31294491 · cited by 54
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    David van der Straaten, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1433/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36993922 · cited by 180

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.van.der.straaten@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 van der Straaten's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David van der Straaten 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 Melbourne matters

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  • What does David van der Straaten specialise in?

    David van der Straaten specialises in Ophthalmology in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does David van der Straaten treat?

    David van der Straaten treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David van der Straaten practise?

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  • What languages does David van der Straaten speak?

    David van der Straaten speaks English.

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