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Dr. David KARL FRCOpthth FEBO

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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

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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

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