MBBS, MMed, BOptom (Hons), FRANZCO
Dr Alexander Newman is a specialist eye surgeon trained in Queensland, with dual subspecialty fellowship qualifications. Dr Newman combines state-of-the-art technology with personalised treatment plans to achieve the best possible vision for his patients.
Dr Newman completed medical school at Griffith University, graduating with distinction, before undertaking ophthalmology training in Queensland. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and went on to complete the Professorial Fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis at Sydney Eye Hospital, alongside a Clinical Research Fellowship at the Save Sight Institute. He has also completed additional subspecialty training with a comprehensive fellowship year at Mater Hospital Brisbane, RBWH, and the Queensland Ocular Oncology Service (QOOS), further refining his skills in advanced cataract surgery and complex ophthalmic conditions.
He currently works as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), STARS, Conrad Eye Care (Brisbane northside), and Vision For Life Institute (southside), and is actively involved in public hospital surgical training, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary care.
His academic achievements have been recognised with prestigious accolades including the Clarence and Mabel Clark Prize, Anthony Molteno Award, 2025 CORE Award nomination and travel grants for international research. He has published widely and presented at leading national and international conferences.
Dr Newman is known for his thoughtful communication, surgical precision, and collaborative approach with patients and referrers alike.
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