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Dr Simon Chen > About Dr Chen

Dr Simon Chen

MBBS (Hons), BSc, FRCOphth (UK), FRANZCO

retina surgery simon chen

Dr Simon Chen is a retinal specialist, vitreoretinal surgeon and laser cataract surgeon. 

He is an expert in modern treatments for age related macular degeneration, sutureless retinal surgery and laser cataract surgery. He is a principal investigator for numerous international clinical trials of new treatments for retinal disease.

Dr Chen was born and educated in London, UK. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of London, then trained in Ophthalmology at the teaching hospitals of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, UK. He undertook extensive advanced training in retinal and cataract surgery during fellowships at the Oxford Eye Hospital, UK and Lions Eye Institute, Australia. This experience and international training enables Dr Chen to manage the full range of routine and complex retinal problems. 

Dr Chen has been selected to treat many doctors, nurses, optometrists and their closest relatives, who trust his reputation for intricate microsurgery, passion for excellence and ability to communicate well.

 

 

Professional credentials

 

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK)
  • Member of the following organisations;  Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, Oceania Retina Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
  • Published over 35 papers in peer reviewed medical journals and over 30 articles in the non-peer reviewed medical literature covering various aspects of retinal disease
  • The first surgeon in the world to perform combined laser cataract surgery and vitreoretinal surgery
  • A principal investigator for international trials of new treatments for retinal disease
  • Conducted scientific research into eye injections for retinal disease
  • Reviews research papers for numerous leading medical journals
  • Regularly attends and invited to lecture at conferences
  • Teaches trainee eye surgeons and optometrists

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