Trust score 8/100
Dr David van der Straaten
👤 4 years of experience
4,053+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr David van der Straaten is an Ophthalmologist. He is a skilled eye surgeon and comprehensive ophthalmologist.
Dr van der Straaten graduated from Monash Medical School. He completed the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmology training program through the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. He received subspecialist training in eyelid and tear duct surgery under Prof. Tim Sullivan at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Dr van der Straaten graduated from Monash Medical School. He completed the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmology training program through the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. He received subspecialist training in eyelid and tear duct surgery under Prof. Tim Sullivan at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr David van der Straaten
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Ophtalmologie
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophtalmologie
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,538 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,564 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 788 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 171 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Ophtalmologie across AU
DOI: 10.2539/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39117094 · cited by 106
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophtalmologie
DOI: 10.6961/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33719956 · cited by 120
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Long-term follow-up of Ophtalmologie across AU
DOI: 10.9110/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31294491 · cited by 54
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophtalmologie
DOI: 10.1433/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36993922 · cited by 180
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophtalmologie European Annual Congress (Ophtalmologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophtalmologie National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophtalmologie — Melbourne · 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 Ophtalmologie
- Awareness When should you see a ophtalmologie?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · david.van.der.straaten@euroclinics.example
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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