Our Doctors
Dr Sean Cheng
Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Dr Sean Cheng is the Principal Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Queensland Retina Specialists, specialising in medical and surgical diseases of the retina - such as retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, retinal vascular disease, complex cataracts and diabetic eye disease. He also provides a comprehensive eye care service - including cataracts, general ophthalmology and ocular trauma.
Dr Cheng grew up and was educated in Brisbane, Queensland. He was awarded First Class Honours in Engineering prior to commencing medical training at the University of Queensland.
Dr Cheng completed specialist ophthalmology training in Queensland. He subsequently undertook two more years of cornea, cataract, oculoplastics and general ophthalmology training as the Senior Registrar at Princess Alexandra Hospital and Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital.
Furthermore, Dr Cheng was awarded the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Topham Scholarship. He travelled to the United Kingdom to complete two additional years of surgical sub-specialisation through a Vitreoretinal Fellowship under the auspices of Professor Andrew Dick and Dr Richard Haynes at the prestigious Bristol Eye Hospital and West of England Eye Unit at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
Dr Cheng currently works as a Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at both Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and Princess Alexandra Hospital with Queensland Health. He is a Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland School of Medicine and is dedicated to training the next generation of doctors, eye surgeons and ophthalmic allied health professionals in Queensland.
Fellowships and Qualifications
MBBS (UQ), BE (Hons 1 UQ), MMed (USyd), FRANZCO
Vitreoretinal fellowship (Bristol Eye Hospital UK)
Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO)
Member of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
Member of the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO)
Member of the Australian Medical Association (AMA)
Dr Katie Chen
Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dr Katie Chen is an Australian and internationally trained ophthalmologist, and a cataract and oculoplastics surgeon. She consults in general and comprehensive ophthalmology, with a special interest in surgeries of the eyelid (eg. lid malpositions, ptosis, ectropions, entropions), periocular tumours, and the excision and reconstruction of.
Dr Chen completed her undergraduate degrees at the University of Queensland before progressing to her medical degree at the same university. Her junior doctor years were spent at Nambour General Hospital on the Sunshine Coast, and the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. During this period, she partook in many outreach ophthalmology clinics to the rural and remote towns of Queensland.
Dr Chen completed her ophthalmology training in Queensland, working in the major tertiary hospitals in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Townsville. Following this, she furthered her interest in rural and development ophthalmology by becoming a Fred Hollows Foundation fellow, spending time both in Alice Springs and the surrounding communities in Central Australia, as well as in the Pacific Eye Institute in Suva, Fiji.
In 2014, Dr Chen returned to Brisbane to undertake a paediatric ophthalmology fellowship under Professor Glen Gole at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. Dr Chen then further pursued her interest in the subspecialty of oculoplastics, completing an 18 months fellowship at the world renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, United Kingdom, before returning to her home of Brisbane.
Dr Chen also currently practices publicly at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, and is involved in the teaching and supervision of medical students, junior doctors, and ophthalmology trainees. She is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, and is on the RANZCO Women in Ophthalmology committee. In her spare time, Dr Chen enjoys reading widely and being active with her young family.
Fellowships and Qualifications
BSc BA MBBS(Qld) FRANZCO
Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO)
Member of the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO)
Member of the Australian Medical Association (AMA
Nicola Mountford
Clinical Optometrist
Nicola is passionate about providing exceptional clinical eyecare services to assist our Ophthalmologists, support our patients, and collaborate with referring health professionals. With a compassionate and knowledgeable disposition, Nicola ensures patients feel at ease as they undergo various tests and procedures in preparation for their consultation with our specialists. She communicates openly and effectively with patients and colleagues to ensure the utmost quality multidisciplinary care.
Nicola graduated from QUT Optometry School in 2006 and obtained her postgraduate qualification in Ocular Therapeutics at UNSW in 2011. She has worked in various Optometry practices, ATSI community settings, Ophthalmology practices, and as an affiliate of Vision Australia. Nicola was awarded the inaugural Optometry Australia LOOK Scholarship this year and has recently become a panelist for the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal in matters regarding Optometry. Her happy yet professional manner compliments our vibrant team at QRS.
Lauren McGann
Practice Manager
As our Practice Manager, Lauren supports our Ophthalmologists in delivering the highest standard of care to our patients. Lauren personally strives to ensure the patient experience is one of both collaboration and empowerment each step of the way. As a key member of the team, she guides and supports our clinical and administrative teams to deliver exceptional patient care, in a supportive, informative and positive environment.
Lauren holds a Diploma of Management and Certificate IV in Business Management, along with 10 years’ combined experience in medical administration and practice management. Having worked within a variety of medical specialities including Ophthalmology, Lauren brings valuable knowledge, experience and a strong commitment to patient service excellence.
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