Dr Dov Hersh

Medical Retina, Macula & General Ophthalmology Specialist

B.Com (IT), MBBS (Hons), M.Med (Ophth), FRANZCO

Dr Dov Hersh is a founding partner of Sydney Eye Surgeons and specialises in medical retina and general ophthalmology. Dr Hersh has dual international post-graduate fellowship qualifications from world leading institutions and brings this expertise to his patients.

After completing specialist ophthalmology qualifications at Sydney Eye Hospital, Dr Hersh undertook a further 2.5 years of advanced sub-specialty training at two of Europe's premiere eye institutions, Bristol Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

During his fellowships Dr Hersh trained with pioneers in the medical retina field and was appointed as an investigator in an array of multi-national clinical trials studying emerging treatments for retinal diseases.

Dr Hersh has published multiple manuscripts in international peer reviewed journals and ensures to keeps up-to-date with the latest advances. Dr Hersh is particularly interested in the management of retinal disorders including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and vein occlusions.

Prior to his medical career Dov gained a Bachelor of Commerce degree at UNSW, specialising in Information Technology. As a medical student he established telemedicine projects in developing countries. In recognition of his efforts Dov was awarded semi-finalist for young Australian of the Year.

Approach to Patient Care

Retinal conditions such as macular degeneration, geographic atrophy, diabetic eye disease and retinal vein occlusion often require monitoring and treatment over many years.

Dr Hersh aims to provide patients with a clear understanding of their condition, the available treatment options and the likely benefits and limitations of treatment. His focus is on evidence-based management and maintaining vision, function and quality of life.

Dov has a young family and consults at the Bondi Junction, Hurstville and Miranda practices.

Special Interests

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – including wet AMD, dry AMD and geographic atrophy
Diabetic eye disease – including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema
Retinal vein occlusion and retinal vascular disease
Macular oedema
Central serous chorioretinopathy
Myopic macular degeneration and myopic choroidal neovascularisation (CNV)
Intravitreal eye injection treatment
Other diseases of the retina and macula
General ophthalmology

Consulting Locations

Dr Hersh sees patients requiring a retina specialist, macular specialist or general ophthalmologist in Sydney at Sydney Eye Surgeons in:

Qualifications & Memberships

Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Member, Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists
Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology), University of Sydney
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery with Honours, University of Sydney
Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems), University of New South Wales
General Medical Council UK

Specialist Training & Research

Specialist ophthalmology training – Sydney Eye Hospital Network
Fellowship, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Medical Retina Fellowship – Bristol Eye Hospital, United Kingdom
Investigator in multinational clinical trials of treatments for retinal and macular disease
Author of peer-reviewed ophthalmology publications and presentations at Australian and international ophthalmology meetings including: Ophthalmology (American Academy of Ophthalmology), Eye (Lond), Orbit, British Journal of Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

Teaching

Clinical Associate Lecturer in Ophthalmology at the University of Sydney
Accredited clinical supervisor – Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom