Dr Raj Chalasani

Cataract Surgeon and Retinal Specialist

BSc(Med) MBBS (Hons) MBiomedE FRANZCO

Following his internship and junior medical years at Concord Hospital in Sydney, Raj worked as a medical registrar at St-Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, and at Broken Hill Hospital and Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.

Raj did advanced specialist training in ophthalmology at two of Australia’s premier ophthalmic institutions – Sydney Eye Hospital and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. He also completed a comprehensive fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis at Bristol Eye Hospital, one of the longest established and best-known ophthalmic hospitals in the United Kingdom.

Raj is a Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, and a Staff Specialist at Westmead Hospital Sydney. He is experienced in the medical management of all aspects of retinal disease and has been actively involved in a number of major international clinical trials researching diseases of the retina. He is also committed to teaching, and contributes to the training of medical students, optometrists, and general practitioners.

Raj is an experienced cataract surgeon who is focused on effective communication and spending time with his patients so that they understand their diagnosis, the treatment options available, and have ample opportunity to have their questions answered. Raj is a friendly and approachable doctor who is dedicated to providing his patients with the best care and ensuring access to the latest treatments available. He operates at Minchinbury Community Hospital.

Raj’s major interests outside ophthalmology include cricket and indoor cricket, as well as following the Sydney Swans, Manly Sea Eagles, and NSW Waratahs. He has a keen interest in medical technology and completed a Masters in Biomedical Engineering degree through the University of NSW. Raj is a lifetime member of St John Ambulance Australia and has been involved in the provision of first aid and medical services to numerous public events.