Vision Eye Institute has partnered with Western Eye Specialists to create the largest private ophthalmology clinic in Melbourne.
Consulting across three locations in Melbourne’s western suburbs, Western Eye Specialists has been providing comprehensive eyecare to local residents for more than 30 years.
Taking effect from 1 July, all patients of Western Eye Specialists’ Maribyrnong location are being seen at Vision Eye Institute’s state-of-the-art Footscray clinic.
Patients attending Western Eye Specialists clinics in St Albans and East Melbourne will continue to have appointments at their usual clinic.
Vision Eye Institute Footscray is a newly refurbished clinic featuring a contemporary interior with two reception areas, 19 consulting rooms and four treatment rooms for minor procedures. It is also equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment.
The clinic is co-located with Footscray Day Surgery, meaning consultations and surgeries can take place at the same location for patient convenience and continuity of care.
Vision Eye Institute CEO Ms Amanda Cranage said the organisation is delighted to welcome Western Eye Specialists founder, Dr John McKenzie, and his colleagues to Vision Eye Institute.
“This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to combine the considerable expertise of two ophthalmology groups, providing the highest quality of care to the local community,” she said.
Led by principal ophthalmologist McKenzie, the Western Eye Specialists team of doctors brings decades of experience and an expansion to the services offered at the Footscray clinic.
McKenzie said Western Eye Specialists is excited to partner with Vision Eye Institute.
“The organisation’s focus on excellence in patient care and integrity in their clinical and business practices aligns perfectly with our core values: accessibility, excellence and commitment. This shared focus will allow us to deliver even more exceptional care to our patients.”
In addition to his private practice, McKenzie is deputy director of ophthalmology at The Royal Children’s Hospital. He focuses his practice on cataract surgery and ocular oncology and is head of ophthalmology at Western Health and head of oncology at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
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