Mandarin/Hokkien dialect,Taiwanese
Dr Michael Wei is a fully qualified Ophthalmologist with specialisation in retinal and macular disorders and complex cataract surgery. He completed specialist Ophthalmology training at the prestigious Sydney Eye Hospital Network, with further training as a Senior Registrar at Royal North Shore Hospital with a focus in retina, glaucoma and complex cataract surgery.
On completion of specialist ophthalmology training, Dr Wei undertook one year of medical retina fellowship under the guidance of Professor Paul Mitchell at Westmead hospital. Here, he gained expertise in the treatment of retinal and macular disorders including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions and other macular diseases. He also became proficient in performing all forms of retinal lasers and intravitreal injections. During this time, he was a sub-investigator in numerous international clinical trials in new therapies for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular occlusion.
The following year, Dr Wei underwent a vitreoretinal fellowship at St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, in Toronto Canada. This is the busiest retinal unit in Canada, and he obtained extensive experience in the management of difficult and complex vitreoretinal conditions. In particular, he became adept in minimally invasive treatment of retinal detachments with pneumatic retinopexy. Dr Wei also acquired competencies in performing eye surgeries using the latest 3D heads-up visualisation system with Alcon Ngenuity and Zeiss Artevo 800 technologies.
Dr Wei has published papers in international peer-review journals and has presented at local and international scientific meetings. He has been active in teaching and training of ophthalmology registrars, medical students and optometrists.
Dr Wei is a Fellow of Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and a member of Australia and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists (ANZSRS) and Australia Medical Association (AMA).
Dr Wei is fluent in Mandarin and Hokkien/Taiwanese dialect. Dr Wei is committed to provide the highest quality of care and to achieve the best possible outcome through evidence-based practice, patient centered approach and continuous professional development.