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Dr Peter Heydon

Verified Ophthalmology Newtown

Dr Peter Heydon

13 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

6,774+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Peter Heydon at a glance

Dr Peter Heydon is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Newtown, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Newtown, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Peter Heydon is an experienced ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon with a subspecialist interest in medical retina, uveitis, and cataract surgery. He sees both private and public patients and consults at Central Sydney Eye Surgeons, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Chatswood Private Hospital, and Alice Springs Hospital.
Dr Heydon completed his undergraduate degree at the University of New South Wales before undertaking ophthalmology training through the Sydney Eye Hospital network, gaining experience in various locations including Darwin, Port Macquarie, and Lismore. He then completed a specialist fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, further advancing his expertise in complex retinal and inflammatory eye diseases.
As a Visiting Medical Officer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Liverpool Hospital, Dr Heydon is actively involved in managing complicated ophthalmological conditions, with a particular focus on uveitic cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and systemic conditions affecting the eye, such as autoimmune diseases. He is also engaged in registrar and hospital teaching, providing clinical and surgical training.
Dr Heydon has contributed significantly to ophthalmic research, having published book chapters and journal manuscripts. He is currently involved in the Sydney Local Health District Rare Diseases steering committee and has research interests in artificial intelligence (AI) screening for diabetic retinopathy and uveitis complications associated with biologic medications.
He regularly locums at Alice Springs Hospital and has a special interest in the people, culture, and geography of Central Australia. His dedication to research and clinical advancements is further demonstrated by his role as a peer reviewer for the British Journal of Ophthalmology and Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.
Dr Heydon’s extensive surgical experience includes over 2,000 cataract operations and more than 5,000 intravitreal injections. He remains committed to providing high-quality patient care while advancing the field of ophthalmology through research, education, and mentorship.

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

— Dr Peter Heydon

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Newtown (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Newtown (AU)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-308207 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-D70D1617 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,912
Annual physical exam 99395 2,326
Vaccination administration 90471 2,270
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,129

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Peter Heydon
HEADSHOT
Peter Heydon in consultation
IN OFFICE
Peter Heydon with the team
WITH TEAM
Peter Heydon at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Peter Heydon

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Peter Heydon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5433/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35454114 · cited by 48
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Peter Heydon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8678/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37516488 · cited by 58
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Peter Heydon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8812/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33546689 · cited by 164

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Newtown · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 · peter.heydon@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Peter Heydon's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Peter Heydon 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 Newtown matters

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