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Dr Chris Qureshi
Cataract, Refractive, Medical Retina & Vitreoretinal Surgeon BSc(Med), MBBS, MMed (OphthSc), FRANZCOBiography
Dr Chris Qureshi is a specialist Vitreoretinal Surgeon with over 13 years of experience in ophthalmology. He graduated with a double degree in Medical Science and Medicine and Surgery from the University of New South Wales and completed a Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) at the University of Sydney. His thesis focused on the delivery of eye care in rural and remote Australian communities, with particular emphasis on Indigenous Australians.
Dr Qureshi completed two vitreoretinal fellowships: one at Westmead Hospital in Sydney and another at the prestigious Oxford University and Oxford Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom. At Oxford, he served as Senior Fellow and was involved in training retinal surgeons from Spain, Cyprus, Malaysia, the UK and Australia. His fellowship experience inc...
Specialties (6)
- Age Related Macula Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Medical Retina
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Retinal Detachment
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Retinal Surgery
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Retinal Vein Occlusion
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Other Locations (1)
Education
- MBBS
- Bachelor of Science (Medicine) – BSc(Med)
- Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) – MMed (OphthSc)
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Dr Qureshi has completed advanced vitreoretinal fellowship training in both Australia and the United Kingdom. His experience at Oxford University and Oxford Eye Hospital included leadership as Senior Fellow and exposure to cutting-edge retinal treatments, including gene therapy and bionic eye research.
As a Senior Staff Specialist at Westmead Hospital, he manages complex retinal and macular conditions and contributes extensively to surgical education and research. His expertise spans retinal detachment repair, macular surgery, medical retina management and advanced cataract procedures.
Affiliations
- Member, European Society of Retinal Specialists (EURETINA)
- Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Member, Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO)
- Member, Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
Dr Qureshi takes a patient-centred and evidence-based approach to care. He prioritises clear communication and collaborative decision-making to ensure patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
By integrating advanced surgical techniques with ongoing research and education, he aims to deliver optimal visual outcomes while supporting the next generation of ophthalmic surgeons.