Dr Peter Leo Macken (Ophthalmologist)

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Name
Dr Peter Leo Macken
Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery 1985
FRANZCO 1992
Occupation
Ophthalmologist
Gender
Male
Medical Specialties
Ophthalmology
Links
Phone
02 4861 4955

Graduated from UNSW in 1986, and trained at Sydney Eye Hospital, obtaining his specialist qualifications (Fellowship in Ophthalmology: FRANZCO, FRACS) in 1992.

Dr Macken undertook a 12 month Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of Toronto, Canada, completing this in 1994. This was followed by a 6 month Glaucoma Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.

He has been an Examiner in Ophthalmic Pathology for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists from 1995 – 2010, and was Chair for 5 years. He was a VMO at Liverpool Hospital from 2000 – 2007, being Head of Department for 2 years.

He has published many papers in peer reviewed journals, and presented at national and international scientific meetings.

His major surgical interest is small incision cataract surgery, having performed over 5000 cataract procedures to date. He also has extensive glaucoma surgery experience which includes the ExPress Mini Glaucoma shunt procedure for which he carried the first proceedure in Australia.

He moved to Bowral in 1995. His busy practice provides a comprehensive ophthalmic service to the region, and he is assisted by visiting associate Ophthalmologists from Sydney.

Hospital Affiliations
Southern Highlands Private Hospital
Affiliated Clinics
Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Dr Peter Macken & Associates
Topics
Small Incision Cataract Surgery

Practice Locations

Southern Highlands

Dr Peter Macken & Associates
Suite 8 70 Bowral St
Bowral NSW 2576 
Australia
02 4861 4955