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Dr James Leong

Verified Ophthalmology Miranda

Dr James Leong

11 years of experience 4.9 (67 verified reviews)

5,404+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr James Leong at a glance

Dr James Leong is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Miranda, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Miranda, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr James Leong is a vitreoretinal surgeon and medical retina specialist.
Dr Leong completed his medical training at The University of Sydney. He graduated with Honours and was awarded the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists Prize and undergraduate Medal for Ophthalmology. In addition, he was awarded the Clarence and Mabel Clark Prize in Ophthalmology.
After completing a Masters of Medicine in Ophthalmic Sciences, Dr Leong undertook his specialist ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital.
Subsequently Dr Leong completed two international fellowships including a Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship associated with the University of British Columbia, Canada and a Medical Retina Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He was awarded the Sydney Hospitallers Norman Rose Travelling Scholarship and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology Study Scholarship.
Dr Leong has published numerous articles in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals and authored a number of textbook chapters. He has also been involved as a sub-investigator in a number of international clinical trials.
With both medical and surgical retina expertise, Dr Leong has a particular interest in age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, macular holes, epiretinal membranes and retinal detachments.
Dr Leong places an emphasis on the patient doctor relationship, ensuring his patients have a good understanding of their condition and access to the latest treatment options available. Having grown up and living in the Shire, Dr Leong is dedicated to bring a high level of expertise and surgical skills to the residents of The Sutherland Shire and Illawarra.

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

— Dr James Leong

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Miranda (AU)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Miranda (AU)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-401533 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-F2808DCF · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 548
Annual physical exam 99395 1,514
Vaccination administration 90471 1,642
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,109

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Leong
HEADSHOT
James Leong in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Leong with the team
WITH TEAM
James Leong at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet James Leong

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Leong, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4428/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37692257 · cited by 156
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    James Leong, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1453/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35662286 · cited by 22
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Leong, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2755/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32720124 · cited by 64

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Miranda · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · james.khim.san.leong@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

67 verified reviews
4.91
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67 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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 James Leong's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr James Leong 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 Miranda 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 Miranda 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 James Leong specialise in?

    James Leong specialises in Ophthalmology in Miranda, AU. 24 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does James Leong practise?

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    James Leong speaks English.

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