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Dr Doug Parker

Verified Ophthalmology Tuggerah

Dr Doug Parker

2 years of experience 5.0 (19 verified reviews)

5,668+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Doug Parker at a glance

Dr Doug Parker is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Tuggerah, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Tuggerah, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Doug Parker is a highly skilled general ophthalmologist with subspecialist expertise in diseases of the cornea and ocular surface. He holds a PhD from Flinders University of South Australia and has completed prestigious post-graduate fellowships with the Fred Hollows Foundation and at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Dr Parker’s extensive training in corneal and cataract surgery has equipped him to manage a wide range of eye conditions and perform complex surgeries.

As a director of Coastwide Eye Surgery, Dr Parker practices solely on the Central Coast, performing private operations at Central Coast Day Hospital and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital. He also serves as a Visiting Medical Officer in the Central Coast Local Health District, offering cataract surgery for patients without health insurance.

Dr Parker’s surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, corneal transplantation (DSAEK), pterygium surgery, CXL and surgery for tumours of the ocular surface.  His special interests encompass a range of corneal and external eye diseases, including keratoconus, Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy, pterygium, and corneal infections.

Dr Parker has published his research on gene therapy and high-risk corneal transplantation in international ophthalmic and scientific journals. His dedication to eye care extends beyond his practice, as he has collaborated with the Fred Hollows Foundation to improve eye care in central Australia and the Pacific.

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

— Dr Doug Parker

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Tuggerah (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Tuggerah (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-274015 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-1694C916 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,570
Annual physical exam 99395 52
Vaccination administration 90471 724
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 795

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

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HEADSHOT
Doug Parker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Doug Parker with the team
WITH TEAM
Doug Parker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Doug Parker

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Doug Parker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3188/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39558942 · cited by 2
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Doug Parker, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3247/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34988335 · cited by 160

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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

19 verified reviews
4.95
★★★★⯨
19 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
4.9
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 Doug Parker's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Tuggerah 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 Tuggerah 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 Doug Parker specialise in?

    Doug Parker specialises in Ophthalmology in Tuggerah, AU.

  • What conditions does Doug Parker treat?

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  • Where does Doug Parker practise?

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  • What languages does Doug Parker speak?

    Doug Parker speaks English.

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