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Dr Dean Durkin

Ophthalmology Nowra

Dr Dean Durkin

12 years of experience

10,872+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Dean Durkin at a glance

Dr Dean Durkin is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Nowra, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Nowra, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Dean Durkin is an ophthalmologist. They are passionate about providing their patients with high-quality, individualised care.
Dr Durkin strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for their patients. They take the time to listen to their patients' concerns and answer any questions they may have.

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

— Dr Dean Durkin

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Nowra (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Nowra (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-194645 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E602FCB9 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 661
Annual physical exam 99395 2,883
Vaccination administration 90471 2,811
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 260

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

Dean Durkin in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dean Durkin with the team
WITH TEAM
Dean Durkin at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Dean Durkin

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Dean Durkin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8597/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37052331 · cited by 125
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Dean Durkin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6913/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39074443 · cited by 167
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Dean Durkin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2567/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35112852 · cited by 169
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Dean Durkin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6340/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36529930 · cited by 163

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dean.durkin@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 Dean Durkin's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Dean Durkin 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 Nowra 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 Nowra 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Dean Durkin specialise in?

    Dean Durkin specialises in Ophthalmology in Nowra, AU.

  • What conditions does Dean Durkin treat?

    Dean Durkin treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Dean Durkin practise?

    Dean Durkin practises in Nowra, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Dean Durkin speak?

    Dean Durkin speaks English.

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