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Dr Sonia Moorthy

Verified Ophthalmology Buderim

Dr Sonia Moorthy

13 years of experience 4.9 (43 verified reviews)

10,159+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sonia Moorthy at a glance

Dr Sonia Moorthy is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Buderim, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Buderim, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Sonia Moorthy is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in treating complex cataract, strabismus (squint), and a range of paediatric eye diseases, including inherited disorders and myopia. Her expertise also covers Laser Vision Correction, complicated strabismus resulting from thyroid eye disease, congenital or acquired cranial nerve disorders, inherited ocular motility disorders, and the use of botulinum toxin for managing strabismus in both adults and children.

Dr. Moorthy completed her medical degree at the University of Dundee in Scotland. She pursued a Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne. During her studies, she volunteered as a field researcher in the Pilbara, Western Australia, as part of the National Indigenous Eye Survey.

Her ophthalmic training was completed at the Sydney Eye Hospital, and she further enhanced her skills by undertaking two fellowships in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Singapore National Eye Centre and the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK. Dr. 

Upon her return to Australia, Dr. Moorthy provided adult, paediatric, and indigenous eye care in Far North Queensland, serving communities up to Cape York. Dr. Moorthy moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2021 and established a primary practice in Buderim in 2022, with a satellite site in Gympie in 2023.

Dr. Moorthy has recently completed a Diploma in Refractive Surgery with Prof. Jorge Alio, having undergone practical and theoretical laser refractive training with Prof. Sri Ganesh and Prof. Dan Reinstein, global leaders and innovators in laser vision correction. 

Dr. Moorthy strongly believes in merging leading technological innovation with personalised, evidence-based ophthalmic care. She is also committed to training the next generation of ophthalmologists and sits on the RANZCO Ophthalmic Sciences Board of Examiners, the RANZCO Women in Ophthalmology committee group, and the RANZCO Central Trainee Selection Committee. 

Moorthy is deeply committed to ongoing research, providing excellent eye care to the local community, and teaching to build the capacity of fellow ophthalmologists in developing Asia Pacific nations.

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

— Dr Sonia Moorthy

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Buderim (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Buderim (AU)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-491899 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-A2AC3F79 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,227
Annual physical exam 99395 2,613
Vaccination administration 90471 93
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 810

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Sonia Moorthy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sonia Moorthy with the team
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Sonia Moorthy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Sonia Moorthy

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Sonia Moorthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3008/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30455758 · cited by 83
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Sonia Moorthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7066/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34370705 · cited by 9

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Buderim · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

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 2026-03-19 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-06 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sonia.moorthy@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

43 verified reviews
4.89
★★★★⯨
43 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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 Sonia Moorthy's Areas of Specialty

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

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Buderim 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 Buderim 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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  • What does Sonia Moorthy specialise in?

    Sonia Moorthy specialises in Ophthalmology in Buderim, AU. 19 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Sonia Moorthy practise?

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    Sonia Moorthy speaks English.

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