Trust score 8/100
A/Prof Heather Russell
👤 14 years of experience
5,903+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Heather Russell is a highly experienced ophthalmologist with a particular focus on paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. She graduated with honours in Medicine from the University of Glasgow in 1999 and completed her specialty training in ophthalmology in the UK, where she obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. After further sub-specialty fellowship training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus in Edinburgh and Auckland, she moved to Australia in 2012. Dr Russell was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and took up a position at Gold Coast University Hospital, where she continues to work as a Senior Staff Specialist in General and Paediatric Ophthalmology.
In recognition of her dedication to teaching, Dr Russell has been appointed Associate Professor at Bond University. She is a member of several prestigious societies, including the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the International Strabismological Association. Dr Russell has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and regularly presents at national and international meetings. Her areas of expertise include cataract surgery, progressive myopia in children, and the use of injectable muscle relaxants in treating complex strabismus.
In recognition of her dedication to teaching, Dr Russell has been appointed Associate Professor at Bond University. She is a member of several prestigious societies, including the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the International Strabismological Association. Dr Russell has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and regularly presents at national and international meetings. Her areas of expertise include cataract surgery, progressive myopia in children, and the use of injectable muscle relaxants in treating complex strabismus.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— A/Prof Heather Russell
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Ophtalmologie
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2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophtalmologie
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,863 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,185 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,273 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 366 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 8
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European registry analysis of Ophtalmologie outcomes
DOI: 10.9335/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32381866 · cited by 143
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Outcomes of Ophtalmologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3768/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31004836 · cited by 5
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European registry analysis of Ophtalmologie outcomes
DOI: 10.7674/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33422065 · cited by 139
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophtalmologie European Annual Congress (Ophtalmologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophtalmologie National Society Meeting · Robina · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophtalmologie — Robina · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2013
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophtalmologie
- Awareness When should you see a ophtalmologie?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · heather.russell.1@euroclinics.example
Location
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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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