Dr Alastair Gittos
Ophthamologist
CONTACT DR GITTOS
Phone: 4929 5969 or 4929 4380
Email: [email protected]
Dr Gittos is a fully AHPRA registered medical specialist in Ophthalmology, the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye.
Dr Gittos has now returned to Australia and joined The Newcastle Eye Centre based in Bolton St Newcastle, and also consulting in Raymond Terrace, Nelson Bay, Maitland and Singleton. He operates privately at Lingard Hospital in Newcastle and at East Maitland Private Hospital. He also holds a public appointment with the Hunter and New England Health Authority consulting at the John Hunter Hospital and operating at Kurri Kurri Hospital.
Dr Gittos is pleased to receive both public and private referrals for Cataract surgery, Glaucoma and Medical Retina treatments. He offers sub-specialist expertise in the management of eyelid conditions, tear drainage problems, and both intraocular and ocular surface tumours. This includes surgery for eyelid malpositions and tumours, including eyelid reconstruction techniques, as well as cosmetic concerns involving the eyelids and upper face.
Dr Gittos is often complimented on the time he spends with patients particularly providing clear and full explanations to them about their eye condition, the various treatment options available and the potential advantages and disadvantages of those options. Patients often comment that he is the first person who has properly explained their condition to them.
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