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Dr Robert McDonald

Ophthalmology Melbourne

Dr Robert McDonald

3 years of experience

6,915+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Robert McDonald at a glance

Dr Robert McDonald is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in 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, 2019). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Robert McDonald is a highly trained ophthalmologist. They are committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care. Their areas of expertise encompass a wide range of ophthalmological conditions and treatments.
Dr McDonald stays at the forefront of advancements in ophthalmology to offer patients the most advanced and effective treatment options available. They are dedicated to delivering personalised care and achieving optimal outcomes for every patient.

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

— Dr Robert McDonald

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

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-839850 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B56E6909 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 983
Annual physical exam 99395 1,041
Vaccination administration 90471 1,001
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 254

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Robert McDonald in consultation
IN OFFICE
Robert McDonald with the team
WITH TEAM
Robert McDonald at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet Robert McDonald

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Robert McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5914/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30932857 · cited by 127
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Robert McDonald, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8433/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31515235 · cited by 53

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 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 · robert.mcdonald@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 Robert McDonald's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Robert McDonald 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 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 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 Robert McDonald specialise in?

    Robert McDonald specialises in Ophthalmology in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Robert McDonald treat?

    Robert McDonald treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Robert McDonald practise?

    Robert McDonald practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Robert McDonald speak?

    Robert McDonald speaks English.

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