Dr Tanya Karaconji

About Me:

Dr Karaconji is an adult and paediatric glaucoma surgeon and general ophthalmologist with expertise in the treatment of glaucoma conditions.  Tanya is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney and has published in peer-reviewed literature.

Teaching & Training:

Tanya completed her undergraduate degree from the University of New South Wales and graduated in Medicine from the University of Sydney where she also completed a Master’s degree in the discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology. She completed her ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital and was the Professorial Senior Registrar. She then underwent advanced sub-specialist Fellowship training in glaucoma management and surgery at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Special Interests:

During her fellowship at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Dr Karaconji gained experience in the management of complex glaucoma in a tertiary referral setting including glaucoma drainage devices in both adults and children, non-penetrating glaucoma surgery, and minimally invasive treatments for glaucoma. Tanya is also proficient in classical glaucoma filtration surgery (Trabeculectomy) as well all types of glaucoma laser procedures.

Qualifications

• BMedSci (Hons)
• MBBS
• MMed (Ophth. Sci.)
• FRANZCO

Surgical Training & Research

• Ophthalmology & Ophthalmic Surgery Trainee, Sydney Eye Hospital
• Glaucoma Surgery Fellowship, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, UK

Hospital Accreditations

• Sydney Eye Hospital
• Westmead Hospital
• Westmead Children’s Hospital
• Waratah Private Hospital
• Chatswood Private Hospital
• Alice Springs Hospital

Career Achievements

• Honours Class 1, The University of New South Wales
• Awarded the RANZCO Leadership Development Program Scholarship
• Accepted into the Harvard Medical School Leading Innovations in Health Care & Education course

Billing Policy

• Dr Karaconji offers a consultation discount to pensioners
• Dr Karaconji offers “known gap” surgery for her patients