Dr Dan Brettell is an internationally-trained comprehensive ophthalmologist with interests in cataract surgery, treatment of glaucoma and diseases of the retina, as well as subspecialty training in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids.
Dan was raised in Wagga Wagga before moving to Sydney where he graduated in medicine from UNSW with Honours. He completed general medical training at Bankstown/Lidcombe and Campbelltown Hospitals before working across the state in a number of regional and rural areas. Dan furthered his study of ophthalmology with a Master’s degree in Ophthalmic Science at the University of Sydney, graduating top of his year.
Dan commenced training in Ophthalmology at Sydney Eye Hospital before completing a fellowship in Oculoplastic surgery in Hereford, UK. He has worked in Myanmar as part of the Myanmar Eye Care Program, and has conducted research into cataract surgery and patterns of skin cancers that affect the eyelids
Dan currently works at Coastwide Eye Surgery, and operates at Central Coast Day Hospital. He is also serving as a locum consultant at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals.
Dan has recently moved to the Central Coast with his young family, where he enjoys fishing, surfing and cycling.