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Dr Simon Taylor

Ophthalmology Sydney

Dr Simon Taylor

4 years of experience

2,368+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Simon Taylor at a glance

Dr Simon Taylor is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Sydney, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Sydney, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Taylor is an Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty practice in Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery. Dr Taylor graduated in Medicine with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney in 1989. Specialist Ophthalmology training was undertaken at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, and then as the Senior Professorial Registrar at the Sydney Eye Hospital.
Their subspecialty training in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery was then undertaken in Australia, the USA and the UK. They were the Honorary Oculoplastic Fellow at the Sydney Eye Hospital in 1999. Fellowship training in Oculoplastic Surgery was then undertaken at the University of Michigan, USA; the University of Utah, USA; and Royal Manchester Eye Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Dr Taylor is an Honorary Associate at the Sydney Eye Hospital, a consultant at the Skin & Cancer Foundation and a VMO at Westmead Hospital. They also hold the position of Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney and the Sydney Adventist Hospital Clinical School.
Dr Taylor continues as an active educator for the Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and holds a Senior Lecturer academic appointment at the Save Sight Institute of the University of Sydney, with ongoing dedication to Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ophthalmology Advanced Trainee programmes (through appointments at the Sydney Eye Hospital & Westmead Public Hospital). In addition, on the Sydney Adventist Hospital campus, they participate in education for medical students from the Australian National University.

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

— Dr Simon Taylor

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Sydney (AU)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Sydney (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-834644 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-6E735A47 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,025
Annual physical exam 99395 1,495
Vaccination administration 90471 1,311
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,160

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

Simon Taylor in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Taylor with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Taylor at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Simon Taylor

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Simon Taylor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4551/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39341494 · cited by 73
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Simon Taylor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3623/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30766519 · cited by 3
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Simon Taylor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6268/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36817540 · cited by 157

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simon.taylor@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 Simon Taylor's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Simon Taylor 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

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  • What does Simon Taylor specialise in?

    Simon Taylor specialises in Ophthalmology in Sydney, AU.

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  • What languages does Simon Taylor speak?

    Simon Taylor speaks English.

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