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Dr Richard Symes

Ophthalmology Taree

Dr Richard Symes

9 years of experience

10,363+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Richard Symes at a glance

Dr Richard Symes is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Taree, 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, 2013). Serves patients in Taree, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Richard Symes is a highly trained ophthalmologist. Dr Symes graduated from Imperial College, London. He completed ophthalmology residency training in London, UK. Dr Symes undertook subspecialty fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Dr Symes completed subspecialty glaucoma training at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Dr Symes has a particular interest in the surgical management of uveitis, including cataract and glaucoma in patients with uveitis.
Dr Symes has held the position of Britain���s representative to the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) young ophthalmologists committee. In addition, Dr Symes served on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Scientific committee and Surgical Skills committee. Dr Symes has been actively involved in clinical trials for retinal diseases. He has written a number of articles in the scientific press on cataract surgery visual outcomes.

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

— Dr Richard Symes

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Taree (AU)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Taree (AU)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-725977 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-DB4EA1BC · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,127
Annual physical exam 99395 1,577
Vaccination administration 90471 2,473
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,390

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Symes
HEADSHOT
Richard Symes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Symes with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Symes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 148s
Meet Richard Symes

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Symes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1104/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34418782 · cited by 103
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Richard Symes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6151/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38809835 · cited by 5
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Symes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3180/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39979493 · cited by 75
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Richard Symes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5972/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38765990 · cited by 73

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · richard.symes@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 Richard Symes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Richard Symes 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 Taree matters

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  • What does Richard Symes specialise in?

    Richard Symes specialises in Ophthalmology in Taree, AU.

  • What conditions does Richard Symes treat?

    Richard Symes treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Richard Symes practise?

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  • What languages does Richard Symes speak?

    Richard Symes speaks English.

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