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Professor Stephanie Watson

Ophthalmology Randwick

Professor Stephanie Watson

2 years of experience

2,563+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Stephanie Watson at a glance

Professor Stephanie Watson is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Randwick, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Randwick, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Stephanie Watson is an ophthalmic surgeon at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children's Hospital, and Sydney Eye Hospital where she leads the corneal unit. She is also head of the corneal research group at The University of Sydney's Save Sight Institute and is well-known for her groundbreaking research in corneal therapy. Professor Watson specialises in both adult and paediatric eye disorders and has expertise in cataract, corneal, and laser surgery. She provides personalised care to each patient and is able to give comprehensive assessments and tailored management plans to meet each individual's specific needs.
Professor Watson has a wealth of knowledge in the field of ophthalmology and is the chair of the Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Advocacy and Outreach Committee, and expert advisor to the Stem Cell Therapies Mission. Her research in corneal stem cell biology has altered clinical practice and improved patient outcomes, and she has brought worldwide clinical trials to NSW.
Professor Watson has a number of accolades and has been named in the Top 100 Power list for Women in Ophthalmology in 2021. She has also won the Dorothy Potter Medal, NSW Premier's Prize for Leadership in Innovation, and the Gustav Nossal NHMRC scholarship. She was also nominated for the NSW Women of the Year award as well as for the Care and Compassion Medal in the Pride of Australia Awards.

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

— Professor Stephanie Watson

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Randwick (AU)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Randwick (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-983548 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-886DAC68 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 964
Annual physical exam 99395 2,706
Vaccination administration 90471 658
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,597

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 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Stephanie Watson
HEADSHOT
Stephanie Watson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Stephanie Watson with the team
WITH TEAM
Stephanie Watson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Stephanie Watson

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Stephanie Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5848/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37283028 · cited by 76
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Stephanie Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3144/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39264741 · cited by 22
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Stephanie Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5698/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37141569 · cited by 96
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Stephanie Watson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9979/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34857563 · cited by 10

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · stephanie.watson@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

Professor Stephanie Watson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Stephanie Watson 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 Randwick matters

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  • What does Stephanie Watson specialise in?

    Stephanie Watson specialises in Ophthalmology in Randwick, AU. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Stephanie Watson treat?

    Stephanie Watson treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Stephanie Watson practise?

    Stephanie Watson practises in Randwick, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Stephanie Watson speak?

    Stephanie Watson speaks English.

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