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Dr Michael Birch

Ophthalmology Waratah

Dr Michael Birch

3 years of experience

2,536+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Michael Birch at a glance

Dr Michael Birch is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Waratah, 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, 2019). Serves patients in Waratah, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Michael Birch

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Waratah (AU)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Waratah (AU)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-548941 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B4585696 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,834
Annual physical exam 99395 2,060
Vaccination administration 90471 100
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 571

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

Office, team & in practice

Michael Birch in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Birch with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Birch at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Michael Birch

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Michael Birch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8997/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37778050 · cited by 106
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Birch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2474/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38876853 · cited by 8

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michael.birch@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 Michael Birch's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Waratah 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 Waratah 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 Michael Birch specialise in?

    Michael Birch specialises in Ophthalmology in Waratah, AU.

  • What conditions does Michael Birch treat?

    Michael Birch treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Michael Birch practise?

    Michael Birch practises in Waratah, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Michael Birch speak?

    Michael Birch speaks English.

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