Our highly-skilled professionals and clinical staff will ensure you receive the highest quality of care. You will be supported before, prior to, during and after your surgery, by Vista’s highly-trained staff.
Vista Day Surgery staff provide a friendly and comfortable environment for your stay.
Dr. Michelle Baker is an Adelaide-based ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract surgery and glaucoma.
Michelle loves connecting with her patients and providing world-class evidence-based medicine tailored to each patient with the adoption of innovative technologies and her surgical skill set.
Michelle studied medicine at the University of Melbourne and undertook her early resident years as a junior doctor at Royal Melbourne Hospital. She then entered the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons training scheme and rotated through the neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, plastic surgery, maxillofacial and urology departments. Michelle acquired knowledge and skills to manage any health condition.
Michelle then changed to ophthalmology and entered the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology Victorian training scheme at the Royal Victorian and Eye and Ear Hospital. Her ophthalmology training gave her an in-depth understanding of diseases affecting the eye including cataract, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusion. Following the completion of her ophthalmology training, Michelle completed medical and surgical fellowship training in glaucoma. First, at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and then in the United Kingdom at the Norfolk Norwich University Hospital followed by Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. This advanced surgical training equipped Michelle with further skills and subspeciality interests including angle closure disease and in novel surgical techniques to manage glaucoma (cataract surgery, laser, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgical techniques (MIGS), trabeculectomy surgery, Paul and Baerveldt tube implantation).
Michelle is a clinician-scientist with an interest in public health and clinical research. Concurrent with her ophthalmology training, Michelle completed a PhD on Retinal Signs in Cerebrovascular Disease at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne. She has published over 18 peer-reviewed publications. Currently, Michelle is a researcher on the PROGRESSA study at Flinders University. This is a prospective study investigating how genetics and other clinical measures can be used to predict the risk of developing glaucoma in early signs of disease.
Michelle has a special interest in blindness prevention specific to indigenous eye health and developing world ophthalmology. Michelle volunteered with the National Indigenous Eye Health Survey to establish the state of Indigenous eye health in the Pilbara region of North-Western Australia. Michelle was the Principal Investigator of the Solomon Islands National Ocular Trauma Audit (SINOTA) which formed the research project for her Masters of Public Health. SINOTA and the subsequent publications have formed the basis for blindness prevention programs in the Western Pacific.
Michelle is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society and the Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
For patient information and resources: https://www.drmichellebaker.com.au
Katie’s specialist fields lie in Adult and Paediatric Ophthalmology, Cataract and Macular Degeneration. As a staff specialist ophthalmologist at the Repatriation General Hospital as well as at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, she’s passionate about providing quality, caring, evidence-based ophthalmic care to her patients. Katie also loves being involved in lecturing and training as well as examining ophthalmology registrars and medical students in South Australia's teaching hospitals.
Dr Chen has a special interest in corneal transplantation, advanced cataract surgery (including toric lens, multifocal lens and monovision options), laser eye surgery and the management of keratoconus. Dr Chen has research interests in corneal transplantation, infectious keratitis, keratoconus treatment and laser refractive surgery. Dr Chen enjoys teaching medical students, ophthalmology trainees and optometrists. She believes in educating patients so they have a better understanding of their eye condition.
Prof Jamie Craig is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in the care of glaucoma patients. He is a clinician-scientist with a strong track record in clinical and genetic research. As a NHMRC Practitioner-Fellow, he seeks to translate his laboratory-based research into clinical practice.
Specific research interests include the genetic susceptibility to all forms of glaucoma, congenital cataract, and diabetic retinopathy. He has skills in clinical diagnosis and disease management, as well as having made important discoveries on the genetic etiology of glaucoma and other ocular conditions.
He is experienced in patient recruitment, and has pioneered strategies to develop a National Registry of cases with extremely severe vision loss from glaucoma: The Australian and New Zealand Register of Advanced Glaucoma (ANZRAG). This work has led to genome-wide association studies for identification of genes associated with glaucoma susceptibility. A similar approach is now underway for blindness due to diabetic retinopathy: Registry of Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy in Australia (RADAR).
Having completed a D.Phil. in the analysis of complex traits by genome wide linkage approaches, he maintains a detailed understanding of strategies to enhance power by careful case selection, and the utilization of clinical information to refine analyses. Being responsible for direct patient care, he attaches a high priority to applying research outcomes to better models of patient care.
Tim is a specialist eye surgeon with expertise in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and retinal conditions including macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He has a special interest in managing patients with inflammatory eye diseases. He is committed to providing high quality, patient-focused care.
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A passionate specialist in the fields of Medical & Surgical Retina, including macular degeneration,diabetes, vitreo macular interface disorders and retinal detachment, Stewart is also a Senior lecturer in ophthalmology at Flinders University. Stewart consults at FMC and is the lead Opthalmologist for Paediatric Retina in South Australia.
While John’s specialist fields are Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Diabetes and Age-related Macular Degeneration, he holds a keen professional interest in Advanced Glaucoma Surgery, PhacoemulsificationCataract Surgery, Toric IOLs and Intravitreal Lucentis Injections. John’s extensive medical career includes Emergency and Trauma Surgery as well as Neurosurgery.
Dr Susie Luu completed her medical degree at the University of Adelaide and a Master of Public Health at the University of Sydney. She completed her ophthalmology training in South Australia and went on to complete a fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.
Dr Deepa Taranath is a highly accomplished paediatric ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, specialising in the field of strabismus, paediatric and general ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.
Dr Taranath obtained her medical degree from MAHE University in India, followed by specialised training in ophthalmology at Rajiv Gandhi University. She subsequently completed a prestigious fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology at Westmead Children’s Hospital in Sydney, formerly known as the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children. Currently, Dr Taranath is recognised as a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and serves as a committee member of the Australia and New Zealand Strabismus Society based in South Australia.
With over half of her clinical and surgical workload dedicated to paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, Dr Taranath possesses extensive experience and a profound dedication to promoting vision and achieving optimal eye alignment for her patients’ overall well-being. Her expertise extends to the screening and management of premature babies at Flinders Medical Centre, where she plays a supervisory role in the Retcam-guided screening program for eye disorders such as Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).
Dr Taranath holds a particular interest in genetic eye disorders and serves as a founding member of the interdisciplinary Ocular Genetics Clinic at Flinders Medical Centre. In this capacity, she collaborates closely with clinical geneticists to diagnose, manage, and provide counselling for families affected by inherited eye disorders. Dr Taranath also currently serves as a senior staff specialist in the ophthalmology department at Flinders Medical Centre, where she actively participates in the training and mentorship of registrars and fellows both in clinical settings and the operating theatre. She also holds the position of senior lecturer in the renowned medicine program at Flinders University, where she has contributed to the training of paediatric ophthalmology fellows and registrars. She has also provided international aid through her voluntary work with esteemed organisations such as Vision Myanmar and Sight for All.
Her expertise has been widely recognised through numerous publications in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Futhermore, Dr Taranath has been invited to speak, chair, and organise sessions at numerous national and international conferences across the globe.
Driven with strong ambition and passion, Dr Deepa Taranath is dedicated to fostering honest communication and collaborating closely with general practitioners, optometrists, orthoptists, and other specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care. She consistently offers recommendations for tertiary support services, such as early intervention groups or low vision support services, to ensure the enhance quality of life and provide the best possible outcomes for her patients.
Shilpa is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with specialist skills in adult and paediatric ophthalmology, including cataract surgery (phacoemulsification and manual small incision cataract surgery), strabismus surgery and management of medical retinal conditions like diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. She is passionate about providing caring, compassionate, evidence-based eye services to all her patients.
After obtaining her MBBS degree in India, Shilpa completed her specialist training in ophthalmology in 2012, in the renowned Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. She was a gold medalist in both MBBS and specialist Ophthalmology training. Subsequently she trained in both Australia and New Zealand.
She completed a one-year fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus in the University of Auckland, training under 6 paediatric ophthalmologists, each with special areas of interests within Paediatric Ophthalmology.
After her subspecialisation, she worked in India as a specialist in adult and paediatric ophthalmology. In Australia, she has worked in all subspecialties within ophthalmology. Her extensive experience and training across 3 countries allows her to deliver high quality care for a wide range of eye disorders.
Shilpa enjoys teaching and is actively involved in training of medical and post-graduate ophthalmology trainees both in India and Australia. She has several publications in peer reviewed ophthalmology journals.
Shilpa is married and has 2 sons. She enjoys hiking, painting with oil and acrylic, and loves cooking traditional South Indian food for her family and friends. She is fluent in some languages of the Indian sub-continent, including Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil.
Shilpa is a member of:
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
Member of the Paediatric Special Interest Group (Australia and New Zealand)
Member of the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmologists and Strabismologists
Dr. Maiolo is a qualified dermatologist experienced in the medical and surgical treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions. She graduated from the University of Adelaide with an MBBS and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatology.
Dr. Maiolo founded myPRODERM in 2019 and the clinic now has a presence in the Adelaide CBD, Adelaide Hills and the Riverland.
Dr Little completed medical training in South Australia at Flinders Medical Centre graduating with honours, before completing Ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) in Melbourne. Dr Little undertook a further fellowship year at RVEEH with sub-specialist training in Retinal disorders. During this year he was also responsible for teaching cataract surgery to junior specialist trainees in Victoria as Chief Registrar. Additionally he was an associate investigator at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) conducting research trials for macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery and ocular inflammatory disorders. Specialties: Medical Retina and Cataract Surgery
Richard’s major clinical passion is corneal transplantation, in particular the newer forms of lamellar transplantation and the evidence-base for their adoption into routine clinical practice. Richard sub-specialises in cornea, external diseases and anterior segment surgery including cataract. In addition he collaborates with Professor Jamie Craig’s research team in the evaluation of inherited and genetic diseases of the cornea and anterior segment such as keratoconus, Fuchs corneal endothelial dystrophy, pseudoexfoliation and advanced glaucoma.
Dania specialises in medical retina and cataract surgery. Her areas of expertise include Diabetic eye disease, Age-related macular degeneration and retinal vascular disease. She has extensive experience with retinal lasers, cataract surgery and intra-vitreal injections. Dania is also actively involved in the latest research and clinical trials in the field of medical retina by holding a position as a senior research fellow at CERA.
Dr Adam Sheridan is a Dermatologist with special expertise in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Medical Lasers. He is uniquely qualified, having undergone Specialist Dermatology training in Australia and the United Kingdom; and Clinical Research Fellowships in Dermatology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the UK.
Dr Sheridan is referred to for expert management of dermatological conditions, including those below. We look forward to caring for you.
Swati sub-‐specialises in Paediatric Ophthalmology with a special interest in Paediatric anterior segment conditions and retinopathy of prematurity. She also specialises in comprehensive adult ophthalmology including Cataract, Glaucoma, eyelid malposition, hemi facial and blepharospasm. Swati enjoys formulating new ideas and is actively involved in research. She has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Her current projects include accidental and non-‐accidental eye injuries in children. Swati is actively involved in teaching and education of general practitioners, medical students, postgraduate trainees, optometrists and ophthalmic nurses.
Nadia manages all general adult ophthalmology inlcuding Cataract, Glaucoma, Surface Oncology, Simple Oculoplastics and Pterygium, Anterior Segment Oncology and Medical Retina. Her specialist experience also includes diabetic and other medical retinal disease. With a corneal fellowship at Royal Adelaide Hospital its not surprising that her particular passion lies in corneal pathology requiring penetrating keratoplasty or deep lamella grafting. She believes it is an immense honour to operate as an ophthalmologist and approaches each patient with humble respect for their particular needs and wishes.
Dr Ullrich is an Australian trained ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal surgery.
She was born in Germany and went to high school in both Germany and Australia. She completed her medical training in Adelaide, South Australia and Alice Springs and Darwin, Northern Territory, and Hanover, Germany. She then gained experience in multiple surgical specialties including plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and burns before focusing exclusively on ophthalmology.
Dr Ullrich completed her ophthalmology training in Adelaide, South Australia, and then obtained further subspecialty training in the UK.
Dr Ullrich completed her fellowship in oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal surgery at the prestigious Queen Victoria Hospital in the UK, which is the birth place of modern plastic surgery. Dr Ullrich trained under the mentorship of the esteemed Mr Raman Malhotra, well known for both his aesthetic surgery and facial palsy treatment.
Dr Ullrich then underwent further training in aesthetic periocular surgery in Beverley Hills, USA; and paediatric oculoplastics at the world-renowned Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, USA.
Dr Ullrich has published several papers in both the general ophthalmology and oculoplastics literature, along with having authored multiple book chapters.
Dev is a subspecialty trained Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon with almost 20 years of experience in treating and managing eye diseases. He is an expert cataract and retinal surgeon, handling some of the most complex surgeries. He’s also actively involved in training and teaching the future generation of eye doctors.
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Carina is a highly credentialed Registered Nurse and experienced Director Of Clinical Services with a demonstrated history of working in the medical industry. She has had extensive experience both managing and working within the operating theatre environment with an emphasis in the area of ophthalmology.
Skilled in Healthcare Facility Commissioning, Healthcare Management, Change Management, Healthcare and Leadership, Risk Management and Accreditation. Strong healthcare services professional who is solutions and outcomes focussed and passionate about quality service delivery to stakeholders, patients and organisation. Extensive clinical, leadership and management knowledge across acute and perioperative services.
Thus Carina brings to Vista Day Surgery contemporary knowledge and skills in the efficient operational management of the perioperative and the Day Hospital setting. Under-scoring her commitment to safe patient care, Carina also holds additional post-graduate qualifications and experience in the critical care environment. She is a certified ACCCN National Resuscitation Instructor and passionate about teaching. Her advanced operational and clinical assessment and problem solving skills enhance real-time decision making at Vista Day Surgery.