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Dr Lingwei William Tao

Ophthalmology Melbourne

Dr Lingwei William Tao

2 years of experience

10,483+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lingwei William Tao at a glance

Dr Lingwei William Tao is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Lingwei William Tao is a cataract surgeon and general ophthalmologist with fellowships in both glaucoma and paediatrics.

William obtained undergraduate medical training at The University of Melbourne (MBBS and BMedSc). William has completed his internship and residency at Alfred Hospital, while concurrently completing his Masters of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) at The University of Sydney. He has completed his ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

William has additional sub-speciality training in adult and paediatric glaucoma as well as general ophthalmology, completing his fellowships at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear hospital and The Royal Children’s Hospital.

William speaks several languages: English, Mandarin & Shanghainese dialect.

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

— Dr Lingwei William Tao

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-547502 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-7A440452 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,914
Annual physical exam 99395 1,844
Vaccination administration 90471 1,452
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 299

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 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lingwei William Tao
HEADSHOT
Lingwei William Tao in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lingwei William Tao with the team
WITH TEAM
Lingwei William Tao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Lingwei William Tao

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lingwei William Tao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4028/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32050146 · cited by 162
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Lingwei William Tao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4584/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37521920 · cited by 112

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lingwei.tao@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 Lingwei William Tao's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Lingwei William Tao 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

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  • What does Lingwei William Tao specialise in?

    Lingwei William Tao specialises in Ophthalmology in Melbourne, AU.

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    Lingwei William Tao treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Lingwei William Tao practise?

    Lingwei William Tao practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Lingwei William Tao speak?

    Lingwei William Tao speaks English.

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