Dr James Leong (Ophthalmologist)
- Name
- James Khim San Leong
- Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery 2002
- FRANZCO 2011
- Occupation
- Ophthalmologist
- Gender
- Male
- Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Dr James Leong is a vitreoretinal surgeon and medical retina specialist.
Dr Leong completed his medical training at The University of Sydney. He graduated with honours and was awarded the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists Prize and undergraduate Medal for Ophthalmology. In addition he was awarded the Clarence and Mabel Clark Prize in Ophthalmology.
After completing a Masters of Medicine in Ophthalmic Sciences Dr Leong undertook his specialist ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital.
Subsequently Dr Leong completed two international fellowships including a Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship associated with the University of British Columbia, Canada and a Medical Retina Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. He was awarded the Sydney Hospitallers Norman Rose Travelling Scholarship and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology Study Scholarship.
Dr Leong has published numerous articles in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals and authored a number of textbook chapters. He has also been involved as a sub-investigator in a number of international clinical trials.
With both medical and surgical retina expertise Dr Leong has a particular interest in age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, macular holes, epiretinal membranes and retinal detachments.
Dr Leong places an emphasis on the patient doctor relationship, ensuring his patients have a good understanding of their condition and access to the latest treatment options available. Having grown up and living in the Shire, Dr Leong is dedicated to be bringing a high level of expertise and surgical skills to the residents of The Sutherland Shire and Illawarra.
- Hospital Affiliations
- Sydney Eye Hospital
- Macquarie University Hospital
- Concord Hospital
- Vision Day Surgery Hurstville
- Kareena Private Hospital
- Waratah Private Hospital
- Affiliated Clinics
- Retina Associates - South West
- Illawarra Ophthalmology
- Affiliated Universities
- University of Sydney
- University of New South Wales
- Topics
- Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Vein Occulsions
- Macular Hole
- Epiretinal Membranes
- Retinal Detachments
Practice Locations
Sydney
- Retina & Macula Specialists P/L
- Address
- Suite 208 31 Dora Street
Hurstville NSW 2220
Australia
- Phone
- 02 9570 1522
- Fax
- 02 9570 3711
- Retina Associates - South West
- Address
- 57-59 Memorial Ave
Liverpool NSW 2170
Australia
- Phone
- 02 8778 9400
- Fax
- 02 9822 8593
- Sydney Eye Hospital
- Address
- 8 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
- Phone
- 02 9382 7111
Wollongong
- Illawarra Ophthalmology
- Address
- 1-3 Princes Hwy
Figtree NSW 2525
Australia
- Phone
- 02 4226 1553
- Fax
- 02 4226 4988
