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Dr James Smith

Ophthalmology Westmead

Dr James Smith

8 years of experience

2,250+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr James Smith at a glance

Dr James Smith is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Westmead, 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, 2014). Serves patients in Westmead, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr James Smith is an Australian-based Ophthalmologist. Dr Smith's areas of interest include general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
Dr Smith completed their medical degree at Sydney University. They are a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr Smith is also an International Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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

— Dr James Smith

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Westmead (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Westmead (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-992911 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-58AFD3CB · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,064
Annual physical exam 99395 470
Vaccination administration 90471 606
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 785

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet James Smith

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    James Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6499/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30707212 · cited by 176
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    James Smith, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8841/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30648852 · cited by 106

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · james.smith.1@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 James Smith's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Westmead 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 Westmead 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 James Smith specialise in?

    James Smith specialises in Ophthalmology in Westmead, AU.

  • What conditions does James Smith treat?

    James Smith treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does James Smith practise?

    James Smith practises in Westmead, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does James Smith speak?

    James Smith speaks English.

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