Dr. David KARL FRCOpthth FEBO
Born in Vienna and raised in Cairo, with an Austrian father and an Egyptian mother, I grew up speaking three languages (German, English and Arabic). I am delighted to offer my services to you in any of these languages!
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As an experienced eye surgeon and Clinical Lead of the Macula & Vitreoretinal Services at the St. John of God Vienna, I am committed to providing you with individual advice and support of the highest level.
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My well-founded specialist training in Scotland, where I was already assisting in the operating theatre from day one and learned various surgical techniques and therapies, speaks to my wide range of expertise. I also had the privilege of working with excellent British consultants, specialising in paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and glaucoma.
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Following my Senior Vitreoretinal Fellowship, I underwent specialist training in vitreous and retinal surgery at the Birmingham Midland Eye Center (BMEC), one of the largest eye centres in Europe. There, I performed numerous complex retinal operations and had the opportunity to learn from some of the top specialists in eye surgery.
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As a father of two, I recognise the importance of treating children with patience and understanding. Therefore, it is particularly important to me to take good care of my young patients.
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As a passionate ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, I am eager to share my knowledge and expertise with you to help preserve your eyesight in the best possible way.
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Yours sincerely,
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Dr. David Karl
CV
since 2023
since 2022
2019-2023
Locum Community Ophthalmologist in following practices:
MR Dr. Kopatschka, Vienna
Dr. Ebermann and Dr. Waditschatka, Mistelbach
Augenzentrum Gänserndorf Dr Shehata-Mayer and Dr Lux, Gänserndorf
Dr. Kolander-Koller and Dr. Weissenbach-Mayer, Mistelbach
Owner and founder
EyeCentre Kaisermühlen, Vienna
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Clinical Lead of the Macula & Vitreoretinal Services, St. John of God Hospital Vienna
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2018-2022
Consultant Ophthalmologist / Deputy head of department (2020-2022)
District General Hospital Mistelbach-Gänserndorf
2017-2018
Senior Vitreoretinal Fellow
Birmingham and Midland Eye Center (BMEC), Birmingham, UK
2010-2017
Specialist Registrar & Vitreoretinal Fellow (TSC ST7)
NHS Tayside - Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK
NHS Fife - Quen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, UK
NHS Fife - Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, UK
2008-2010
Foundation Year 1 and 2 Doctor
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Cosham, UK
2007-2008
Dissertation (doctoral thesis)
Thesis title: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A in Aqueous Humor Before and After Intravitreal Injection of Ranibizumab in Eyes with Neovascular Age‑related Macular Degeneration
Supervisors: Univ. Doz. Dr Polak and Dr Funk
Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry University, Vienna General Hospital
2005-2006
Erasmus - year abroad
Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France
2001-2002
Community service (Zivildienst)
Lebenshilfe Wien
2000 - 2008
Medical school
Medical University of Vienna (MUW), Vienna
2000
A-Levels (Abitur)
Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule (DEO) Cairo, Egypt