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Dr Lionel Kowal

Ophthalmology East Melbourne

Dr Lionel Kowal

13 years of experience

11,336+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lionel Kowal at a glance

Dr Lionel Kowal is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in East Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in East Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kowal is a highly regarded ophthalmologist. They have a wealth of experience in ophthalmology. Dr Kowal's dedication to providing exceptional patient care is evident in their patient-centred approach.

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

— Dr Lionel Kowal

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, East Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, East Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-431046 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-8519C567 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 150
Annual physical exam 99395 2,160
Vaccination administration 90471 744
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,815

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lionel Kowal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lionel Kowal with the team
WITH TEAM
Lionel Kowal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 67s
Meet Lionel Kowal

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Lionel Kowal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3171/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31931995 · cited by 198
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Lionel Kowal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2604/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36323294 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lionel.kowal@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 Lionel Kowal's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Lionel Kowal 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 East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne 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 Lionel Kowal specialise in?

    Lionel Kowal specialises in Ophthalmology in East Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Lionel Kowal treat?

    Lionel Kowal treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Lionel Kowal practise?

    Lionel Kowal practises in East Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Lionel Kowal speak?

    Lionel Kowal speaks English.

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