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Dr Kate Leahy

Ophthalmology Westmead

Dr Kate Leahy

6 years of experience

4,072+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kate Leahy at a glance

Dr Kate Leahy 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, 2016). Serves patients in Westmead, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Kate Leahy

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Westmead (AU)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Westmead (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-370277 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-09C54BB8 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,288
Annual physical exam 99395 3,038
Vaccination administration 90471 398
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,801

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

Kate Leahy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kate Leahy with the team
WITH TEAM
Kate Leahy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet Kate Leahy

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Kate Leahy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9836/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39007611 · cited by 144
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Kate Leahy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4408/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34429102 · cited by 130
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Kate Leahy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4462/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38411132 · cited by 172

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 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kate.leahy@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 Kate Leahy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Kate Leahy 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 Kate Leahy 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 Kate Leahy specialise in?

    Kate Leahy specialises in Ophthalmology in Westmead, AU.

  • What conditions does Kate Leahy treat?

    Kate Leahy treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Kate Leahy practise?

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

  • What languages does Kate Leahy speak?

    Kate Leahy speaks English.

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