Dr Jonathan Kam.MBBS(Hons)BMedSc(Hons) FRANZCO
Dr Jonathan Kam.MBBS(Hons)BMedSc(Hons) FRANZCO
Dr Jonathan Kam is a well known eye specialist Melbourne, who focuses on treating medical conditions of the eye and eyelid. If you have an eye or eyelid condition, we are here to help. He consults privately at Doncaster Eye Centre. If you need to make an appointment the phone number for the clinic is (03) 8850 4000.
Dr Kam is a committed Eye Surgeon and General Ophthalmologist. He is a leader in cataract and lens surgery, and dedicates his time to both public and private work in Melbourne. He holds public hospital consultant appointments at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, and with Northern Health, where he is the Supervisor of Ophthalmology Training. He is also a member of the Australian Medical Association (AMA).
Dr Kam trained at a number of Australia’s best hospitals and has found that a lot of patients from the public hospitals he has worked at have wanted to keep seeing him. He grew up in Melbourne and always felt that he would come back to practice in this community one day.
Dr Kam regularly sees patients for cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, eyelid/oculoplastic surgery, retinal conditions and neuroophthalmology. He has performed over 2500 successful cataract operations to date, and is highly regarded amongst his peers for his teaching in this area.
Diagnosis and medical treatment for eye conditions
Surgery to remove cataract or pterygium.
Surgery to correct eyelid position or excess skin from upper eyelids.
Performed for glaucoma, posterior capsular opacification or retinal tears
Doncaster Eye Centre is highly equipped with modern technology. Visual field testing is performed on the Zeiss HFA 3 and lens biometry on the IOLMaster700, and OCT scans on the Heidelberg Spectralis. Ellex Lasers are used to perform laser procedures. They are also equipped to perform intravitreal injections and small procedures on site.
Dr Kam accepts referrals from optometrists, general practitioners, and other specialists. Please contact us to make an appointment by calling (03) 8850 4000. A referral form with further instructions can be downloaded here:
Dr Jonathan Kam is an eye surgeon and a general ophthalmologist who can treat most eye and eyelid conditions. He performs eye surgery on a regular basis and also cares for many patients who have long term eye conditions that need regular treatment and review.
