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Dr Ian Francis

Ophthalmology Chatswood

Dr Ian Francis

16 years of experience

8,546+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ian Francis at a glance

Dr Ian Francis is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Chatswood, 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, 2006). Serves patients in Chatswood, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Ian Francis

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Chatswood (AU)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Chatswood (AU)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-406141 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-D1437703 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,158
Annual physical exam 99395 2,672
Vaccination administration 90471 904
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 447

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 141s
Meet Ian Francis

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Ian Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3885/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38623678 · cited by 126
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ian Francis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1058/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30391843 · cited by 116

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ian.francis@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 Ian Francis's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ian 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Chatswood 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 Chatswood 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 Ian Francis specialise in?

    Ian Francis specialises in Ophthalmology in Chatswood, AU.

  • What conditions does Ian Francis treat?

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

  • Where does Ian Francis practise?

    Ian Francis practises in Chatswood, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ian Francis speak?

    Ian Francis speaks English.

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