Dr Michael Chilov

B.Optom (Hons), MBBS (Hons), MPH (Hons), FRANZCO

Biography:

Dr Michael Chilov is a medical retina subspecialist. His expertise is in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with retinal conditions. His particular interests are macula degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusion.

After completing a Bachelor of Optometry degree at UNSW, he went on to study Medicine at the University of Sydney. His ophthalmology training was at Sydney Eye Hospital followed by sub-specialty fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis at Bristol Eye Hospital in the UK.

He has been involved in a number of international clinical trials investigating the latest treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and uveitis and is able to bring this knowledge to his patients.

He has written a number of peer reviewed publications and regularly peer reviews journal articles that have been submitted for publication.

Dr Chilov is a Consultant at Concord Hospital where he is involved in the training of ophthalmology specialists-in-training in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions. He is a Clinical Associate Lecturer at the University of Sydney and Member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retina Specialists.

Dr Chilov places great importance on the patient doctor relationship, making sure he gives his patients and their families answers to their questions. He ensures that his patients have the latest information about their treatment options and collaborates with them to formulate a clear treatment plan.