Dr Matthew Green
MBBS, MSc, BAppSci(Optom), FRANZCO
Dr Green is a Queensland trained Ophthalmologist who has recently completed subspecialty training in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery at the world famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
Dr Green specialises in
- Cataract surgery
- Pterygium surgery
- Corneal graft surgery
- Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus
- EXCIMER laser refractive surgery for keratoconus
- Glaucoma treatment
Dr Green originally qualified as an Optometrist at Queensland University of Technology and completed his medical degree at University of Queensland. Dr Green spent two years as a resident at Gold Coast Hospital. Then after four years of training in public hospitals in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Lismore he completed his training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Here he received specialised training in corneal, cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery under the supervision of Professor John Dart, Professor David Gartry and Mr Mark Wilkins.
Dr Green has an active research interest in the epidemiology of microbial keratitis. For this research he has been awarded a Masters of Science from the University of New Wales and an Australian Research Award from the Australian Government’s department of Education. He also researches in the areas of DMEK surgery and Boston Keratoprosthesis, has multiple publications in international peer reviewed journals and presents regularly at international conferences.
International medical aid is also a strong area of interest for Dr Green. He has been a surgeon on trips to Nepal and Burma and has lectured on the prevention of trachoma on a remote island in Fiji.
Dr Esra Sanli
BMSc, MBBS (Hons), MMed, FRANZCO
Dr Sanli is an ophthalmic surgeon who specialises in
- Cataract surgery
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Ptosis surgery
- Periocular skin cancer surgery
- Blepharoplasty surgery – in rooms options available
- Ectropion and entropion surgery
- Pterygium surgery
Dr Esra Sanli is an Australian trained, comprehensive general ophthalmologist, who also holds an appointment as a staff specialist at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Dr Sanli completed her undergraduate medical degree with Honours at The University of Tasmania. Her specialist ophthalmology training was at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney.
Dr Sanli undertook fellowship training at Cheltenham and Gloucester General Hospital’s in the United Kingdom. During this time she honed her skills in cataract and eyelid surgery under the guidance of world renowned oculoplastic surgeon, Mr Ric Caesar.
Dr Esra Sanli prides herself on providing high quality, evidence based and individualised care to each one of her patients.
A/Prof Heather Russell
MBChB(Hons), BSc(Hons), FRCOphth, FRANZCOO
Dr Heather Russell graduated from the University of Glasgow with Honours in Medicine in 1999, before completing specialty training in ophthalmology and obtaining Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK). This was followed by two years of sub-specialty fellowship training in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, firstly at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, and then at the University of Auckland.
Dr Russell moved with her family to Australia in 2012. She was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and took up a position at Gold Coast University Hospital where she continues to practice as a Senior Staff Specialist in General and Paediatric Ophthalmology. In recognition of her commitment to teaching she has recently been awarded Associate Professor of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University.
Dr Russell is a member of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Australian and New Zealand Strabismus Society (ANZSS), the International Strabismological Association (ISA), the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS), and the Paediatric Special Interest Group of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in international medical journals, coauthored a book chapter on ocular findings in inflicted trauma in infants, presented at many local and international meetings, and lectured on paediatric ophthalmology, injectable muscle relaxants in the management of strabismus, progressive myopia in children, retinopathy of prematurity, and infantile nystagmus.
Dr Russell specialises in cataract surgery and general adult ophthalmology. She has expertise in all aspect of paediatric ophthalmology, and paediatric and adult strabismus (turned eye), and has extensive experience in the use of injectable muscle relaxants for treatment of blepharospasm, hemi-facial spasm and complex strabismus. In addition, Dr Russell has a special interest in the management of progressive myopia in children.
Dr Travers Weaver
B.Med.Sci, MBBS(Hons I), FRANZCO
Dr Weaver is a highly skilled ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon, renowned for his international subspecialty training in both medical and surgical retinal diseases, as well as ocular oncology. He is dedicated to building strong relationships with his patients and providing exceptional, patient-centered care. His calm and compassionate demeanor ensures you’ll feel confident and reassured, knowing you’re in the best possible hands as he expertly guides you through your treatment journey.
His areas of expertise include:
• Management of retinal tears and detachments
• Treatment of macular holes, vitreomacular traction and epiretinal membranes
• Cataract Surgery and lensectomy with full range of lens options
• Complex cataract surgeries, including secondary IOL techniques and IOL exchange
• Treatment of bothersome floaters
• Care for retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, vein occlusion, and diabetic eye conditions
• Management of vitreous haemorrhage
• Treatment of ocular trauma
• Ocular oncologic conditions
• Pterygium Surgery
Dr Weaver’s distinguished career includes receiving the Topham and Trevellyn-Smith scholarships, which he received to complete two years of fellowships as the W.H. Ross Fellow (the top-ranked candidate worldwide) at the prestigious University of British Columbia in Vancouver. His ophthalmic training was conducted at the renowned Sydney Eye Hospital, where he earned the KG Howsam Gold Medal, awarded for being the most exceptional ophthalmologist candidate in Australia and New Zealand. He graduated from Medicine with First Class Honours and The University Medal from Griffith University on the Gold Coast, where he also was awarded top honor prizes in Medicine, Surgery, and Paediatrics.
Dr Weaver remains at the forefront of his field, keeping abreast of the latest treatments and research. He has authored numerous scientific articles in both local and international journals and has presented his research at global congresses. He is also an investigator in several international multicenter clinical trials. As a VMO at the retinal unit of Princess Alexandra Hospital Dr. Weaver not only works on the most complex surgeries but also trains the next generation of ophthalmologists and vitreoretinal surgeons. Dr Weaver also provides public surgery through Murwillumbah Hospital for residents of Northern NSW.
Based on the Southern Gold Coast, Dr. Weaver enjoys spending time with his wife and three young boys, enjoying the beach, fishing, surfing, hiking adventures, and snowboarding.
