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Dr Philip Polkinghorne is a distinguished Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmic Surgeon consulting at 8 St Marks Road, Remuera 1050, where he provides advanced surgical and medical eye care; if you have been treated by him, please consider leaving a review to help others benefit from his expertise.
Special interest
His medical interests include vitreoretinal surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment repair, epiretinal membrane and macular hole surgery, ocular trauma, and complex cataract procedures; he has also contributed to clinical research and innovation in retinal disease management.
Education and training
MB ChB 1979 Otago; FRACS 1986; FRANZCO 1988; FRCOphth 1989
Dr Polkinghorne completed his medical degree and ophthalmology training in New Zealand, earning Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO); he undertook subspecialty fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery overseas and continues to combine clinical practice with academic contributions in ophthalmology.
Practice address
Auckland Eye Ltd
- 8 St Marks Road, Remuera 1050
- 12 Kensington Avenue, Whangarei 0112
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Frequently Asked Questions
He performs vitreoretinal procedures including retinal detachment repair, macular hole surgery, and epiretinal membrane peeling.
Yes, he provides advanced medical and surgical treatments for age-related macular degeneration.
He offers comprehensive care including laser therapy, intravitreal injections, and surgical intervention when required.
Yes, he performs cataract surgery including challenging cases requiring advanced intraocular lens technology.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) with subspecialty fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery.
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