Trust score 8/100
Dr Narelle Spencer
👤 16 years of experience
6,015+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Narelle Spencer has over 15 years of clinical and surgical experience in ophthalmology and has performed over 5000 cataract procedures. Based in Melbourne, Dr Spencer took over ownership of the Heidelberg Eye Clinic in 2007 and also practises at Canterbury Eye Specialists and Manningham Private Hospital. She places emphasis on good communication to ensure the best possible outcome for patients.
Dr Spencer's specialist areas are as follows:
Intravitreal injections
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, and surgery
Oculoplastic surgery
Dr Spencer qualified with an honour's degree from Monash University in 1995, before completing a 3-year surgical residency program at the Alfred Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She undertook her ophthalmic training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne and subsequently worked at the Sydney Eye Hospital as a senior registrar. Dr Spencer has pursued two fellowships in the UK – one in glaucoma, followed by a second in oculoplastic surgery at the Bristol Eye Hospital. She then returned to Australia where she held the position of consultant ophthalmologist at the Forster Eye Surgery and Gloucester Memorial Hospital. She has also worked at both the Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.
Dr Spencer is actively involved in teaching and has lectured at multiple conferences. She also teaches medical students, ophthalmic registrars, optometrists, and pharmacists. She is Involved in the Continual Professional Development program at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists of which she is also a fellow. Other bodies Dr Spencer is a member of are the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Australian, the New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, and the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group.
Dr Spencer's specialist areas are as follows:
Intravitreal injections
Cataract surgery
Glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, and surgery
Oculoplastic surgery
Dr Spencer qualified with an honour's degree from Monash University in 1995, before completing a 3-year surgical residency program at the Alfred Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. She undertook her ophthalmic training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne and subsequently worked at the Sydney Eye Hospital as a senior registrar. Dr Spencer has pursued two fellowships in the UK – one in glaucoma, followed by a second in oculoplastic surgery at the Bristol Eye Hospital. She then returned to Australia where she held the position of consultant ophthalmologist at the Forster Eye Surgery and Gloucester Memorial Hospital. She has also worked at both the Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.
Dr Spencer is actively involved in teaching and has lectured at multiple conferences. She also teaches medical students, ophthalmic registrars, optometrists, and pharmacists. She is Involved in the Continual Professional Development program at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists of which she is also a fellow. Other bodies Dr Spencer is a member of are the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Australian, the New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, and the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Narelle Spencer
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Ophtalmologie
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 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 | 1,894 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,360 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,240 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,295 |
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 | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of Ophtalmologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5311/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39037646 · cited by 94
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European registry analysis of Ophtalmologie outcomes
DOI: 10.7701/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34190893 · cited by 60
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Outcomes of Ophtalmologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6191/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32231597 · cited by 194
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophtalmologie European Annual Congress (Ophtalmologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophtalmologie National Society Meeting · Heidelberg · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophtalmologie — Heidelberg · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophtalmologie
- Awareness When should you see a ophtalmologie?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · narelle.spencer@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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